Cajun Chili (Roux Based) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs quality ground beef
4 tbsp vegetable oil , can substitute bacon drippings
2 tbsp flour , heaping
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin powder
1 -2 tbsp sugar , to taste
salt
cayenne pepper
water
16 oz red kidney beans (optional)
sliced green onion (optional)
grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

Make brown roux (careful not to burn) with oil and flour, stirring constantly.
Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute about 3 minutes.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up chunks.
Add tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, sugar, salt and cayenne pepper topping with about 1 - 2 cup water, depending on desired consistancy.
Stir to combine and simmer half covered for 20 - 25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking the level of liquid.
If adding the optional can red kidney beans, add this 5 to 10 minutes prior to the end of cook time.
Top individual servings with cheddar cheese and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	684.9 Kcal (2868 kJ)
Calories from fat	278.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.95g	48%
Cholesterol	93.72mg	31%
Sodium	233.06mg	10%
Potassium	1661.48mg	35%
Total Carbs	57.74g	19%
Sugars	5.66g	23%
Dietary Fiber	13.69g	55%
Protein	47.77g	96%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	14.7mg	81%
Calcium	129.1mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	234.96 Kcal (984 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.62g	48%
Cholesterol	32.15mg	31%
Sodium	79.95mg	10%
Potassium	569.99mg	35%
Total Carbs	19.81g	19%
Sugars	1.94g	23%
Dietary Fiber	4.7g	55%
Protein	16.39g	96%
Vitamin C	5.9mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	9%
Iron	5mg	81%
Calcium	44.3mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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