Alligator Chili

Name: Alligator Chili
Ingredients: 3 pounds alligator meat meat, diced; 1 can pinto beans (16 ounce); 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 cans tomato sauce (8 ounce); 2 cups onions diced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup celery diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 cup green bell peppers diced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons garlic diced; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 pounds alligator meat meat, diced
1 can pinto beans (16 ounce)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 cans tomato sauce (8 ounce)
2 cups onions diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup celery diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup green bell peppers diced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons garlic diced
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons jalapeno pepper diced

Directions

1

In a heavy dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat.
2

Add alligator and saute twenty minutes to render juices.
3

Add onions, celery, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos.
4

Saute until vegetables are wilted, approximately three to five minutes.
5

Add pinto beans, tomato sauce and chicken stock, bring to a low boil and reduce to simmer.
6

Add chili powder and cumin, stir well into mixture and allow to cook one hour, stirring occasionally.
7

Once alligator is tender, season to taste using salt and black pepper.
8

This dish is always served at hunting camp dinners over spaghetti.