Chili Elegante

Name: Chili Elegante
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. red chili beans or 1 can kidney beans; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 lb. ground beef; 3 Tbsp. fat; 2 cans tomatoes; 1 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; dash of paprika; dash of cayenne pepper; 1/4 c. dry sherry

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. red chili beans or 1 can kidney beans
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
3 Tbsp. fat
2 cans tomatoes
1 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
dash of paprika
dash of cayenne pepper
1/4 c. dry sherry

Directions

1

Soak dry chili beans overnight. Cook in boiling, salted water until tender. Drain.
2

Brown onion, green pepper and meat in hot fat. Add tomatoes, seasonings and dry sherry.
3

Simmer 2 hours. Add water, if necessary. Add beans and heat thoroughly. Freezes well. Serves 6.