chili and dumplings

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lillian Russo
Long Island, NY

This is the chili I always make because its easy and very tasty! This time I added cheddar cheese dumplings ontop because I thought it went perfectly with this chili! Plus, I just LOVE dumplings! =)

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For chili and dumplings

  • CHILI INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 large clove
    garlic - minced
  • 2 lb
    93% lean ground beef
  • 2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/4 c
    dry red wine - not cooking wine
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1-15 oz
    can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 lg
    white or yellow onion - chopped
  • 1 lg
    green bell pepper - seeded and chopped
  • 3-15 oz
    cans small red kidney beans - drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper - according to your taste
  • 1 tsp
    dried cilantro leaves
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • CHEDDAR CHEESE DUMPLINGS:
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 c
    whole milk
  • 1 lg
    egg - beaten
  • 3/4 c
    shredded cheddar cheese

How To Make chili and dumplings

  • 1
    In a very large skillet or saucepan, over medium heat, saute onions, garlic and green pepper in the butter, until tender. Stir often.
  • 2
    Add ground beef and cook until completely browned. Stir and chop up the ground beef as it brownes.
  • 3
    Now add all remaining ingredients and cook until heated through, then lower heat med/low. Stir well. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • 4
    Now make the dumplings by combining all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Then add in the milk, shredded cheddar and beaten egg. Stir until just combined but still lumpy.
  • 5
    Drop by the spoonful ontop of the chili. Cover and continue to cook for another 25 minutes. This makes about 8 dumplings.
  • 6
    Spoon into serving bowls and serve warm with more shredded cheddar cheese ontop.

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