Midwest Best Chili Recipes

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef in chili pot over medium heat.
• Drain excess fat.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• cook on medium high heat until it simmers.
• Stir about every 15 minutes, for 2 to 3 hours.
• Remove from heat and rest 15 minutes before serving or cool immediately then reheat tomorrow for better yet.

Steps:

• In a dutch oven, brown the ground beef with onion and celery and drain any excess fat from the meat.
• Add remaining ingredients (tomato paste through 4 cups of water) EXCEPT macaroni.
• Simmer for at least 3 hours.
• Prepare the macaroni according to package directions (cook in additional salted water).
• Drain macaroni and add to chili.
• Simmer this mixture for an additional 15 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Fry ground meat; as it finishes, add the onion and sauté together.
• While that is working, open all the cans and dump into slow-cooker; add the seasonings; stir to mix.
• When meat is browned and onions are transparent or golden brown, add the green pepper, cook 1-2 more minutes; then add to the bean mixture; mix well.
• Cook on high for 3-4 hours; medium for 4-6; low for 6-8 hours.
• Serve with corn/tortilla chips in bottom of bowl, chili next, and cheese sprinkled over the top; onions & sour cream optional.
• NOTE: This is actually even BETTER as leftovers!