Although many Texans will argue that "chili don't have no beans!", many others don't care, and quite a few like it with beans as much as I do. This recipe is the result of a lot of trial and error to get it to taste just the way I like it. I usually double or triple the recipe an freeze it in 1 quart Ziploc bags, making perfect portions for two for a quick chili dinner or chili sizes. Prep time does not include time to soak beans.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Beans
Time 2h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in 3 quarts water and 2 Tsp salt.
- Discard water.
- Place in a large pot with 3 quarts fresh water and 2 Tsp salt, and simmer until al dente.
- This will take awhile, because the salt slows softening, but if helps the beans retain their shape in the chili.
- Drain, discarding liquid, and set beans aside.
- While beans are cooking, coat cubed beef with flour.
- Cook beef cubes, ground beef, and bacon in olive oil until well browned.
- Add onion and garlic, and saute until onion is translucent.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add remaining ingredients, and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is very tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add beans and simmer for an additional 30 minutes or so.
- Thin if necessary, and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Use paper towels to blot off any grease that rises to the surface during cooking.
- Tastes best if refrigerated overnight and reheated before serving.
- This chili freezes well, and the recipe can be doubled or tripled if desired.
- Note: I usually buy a 3-4 lb chuck roast on special, bone it if necessary, discard most of the fat, and grind half and cube half.
- That way I can control the fat content.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.8, Fat 61.6, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 76.7, Sodium 1457.1, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 16.1
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