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jersey girl chili with beans

(5 ratings)
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Recipe by
Helene Mulvihill
@WeBakeinTX
Magnolia, TX

I live in Texas, where folks take pride in their chili, but I'm from NJ and Chili is not a regional dish there, so my earliest influences of chili were from eating it at the fast food restaurant, Wendy's. Now, authentic Chili, according to Texas definition is Peppers and Meat simmered in some type of moisture with spices. There are no tomatoes or onions ... or BEANS in real Texas Chili. The reasoning behind this is that true Texas Cowboys of the past likely had no access to tomatoes or onions, but of course, they had access to meat, and to peppers. I sure love true Texas Chili, but I don't try to kid myself into thinking I can make it, cause I cant! The chili I make now is similar in style to the Wendy's chili, with beans and peppers, tomatoes and onions, but I give it a kick with fresh hot peppers from our garden! I began making chili when we still lived in NJ with a recipe from a can, but have since tweaked it to make it my own. We eat it over rice with cheddar cheese on top.

(5 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For jersey girl chili with beans

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced fresh garlic (from a jar)
  • 2 lg
    bell peppers, any color
  • 2
    finely diced habaneros
  • 3
    finely diced jalapenos
  • 3 or 4
    whole chili peppers, seeds removed
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 to 3 c
    chunky tomato sauce (i'm using sunday gravy)
  • 3 can
    bush's best chili beans
  • 1 can
    kidney beans

How To Make jersey girl chili with beans

  • 1
    fry meat until browned, add onions, garlic and peppers. cook for about 3 minutes then add spices and tomato sauce.
  • 2
    transfer to crock pot, add canned beans and simmer for 3 hours.
  • 3
    Remove whole chili peppers.Serve over rice with shredded cheddar cheese.
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