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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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When the Hollywood hangout Chasen's closed its doors, this recipe was featured in the Arizona Republic newspaper. It's a great chili! Elizabeth Taylor loved her Chasen's chili so much that when she was out at a movie set, even when out of the states, she would have them send her shipments of it to her on location. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups soaked pinto beans |
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided |
4 cups chopped onions |
4 cups chopped green peppers |
2 tablespoons chopped garlic |
1/2 cup chopped parsley |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, coarsely ground |
1/2 cup chili powder |
2 teaspoons cumin powder |
5 cups canned tomatoes |
1 teaspoon salt, to taste |
1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, to taste |
3 cups cold water |
sour cream, for garnish |
chopped onions, for garnish |
shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish |
crackers, for serving |
Directions:
1. Pour the soaked beans in a saucepan and cook, covered, until tender, adding water if necessary. (Soaking them overnight the day before making works well.)
2. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a skillet, add the peppers and onions, and cook until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and parsley, stir, and set aside.
3. Heat remaining oil and butter in a large pot (large enough for all ingredients).
4. Add the beef and cook about 25 minutes, stirring to break up the largest lumps (pieces about the size between a dime and nickel are good, though).
5. About halfway through cooking the beef, add the chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring to coat the meat with the spices.
6. After meat has cooked for 25 minutes, add the cooked peppers and onions to the meat. Stir.
7. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
8. Simmer for 60 minutes, stirring often.
9. Add the beans and water and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
10. Skim off fat.
11. Serve with sour cream, chopped onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and crackers.
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