OLD-FASHIONED FIRESIDE CHILI

Old-Fashioned Fireside Chili image

Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 large white onion, diced
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can baked beans
2 (19 ounce) cans red kidney beans, with liquid
2 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup white mushroom, sliced
3 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup honey
2 jalapeno peppers (optional)
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup barbecue sauce, smoky

Steps:

In a large skillet, over medium heat brown ground beef together with onion, crushed red pepper, garlic and black pepper. Drain off any fat and transfer to a large Dutch oven. Stir in mushrooms, baked beans, kidney beans, (along with liquid), tomato paste, honey, carrots, celery, green pepper, red pepper, beer, and BBQ sauce.
Bring to 350°F When bubbles begin to form arund the edges, lower the temperature and simmer for 2-3 hours. Delicious with homemade cornbread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696.9, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 866.4, Carbohydrate 87.2, Fiber 21.1, Sugar 28.9, Protein 53