El Paso Chili

Name: El Paso Chili
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large sweet vidalia onions diced; 3 large garlic cloves crushed; 3 pounds ground beef, lean; 56 ounces tomatoes, canned, whole, peeled undrained (2-28 oz. cans); 2 large green bell peppers chopped; 1 cup red wine; 1/4 cup chili powder; 3 large jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped; 5 tablespoons masa harina; 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 16 ounces kidney beans, canned drained; 16 ounces baked beans, canned undrained, salt pork removed; 15 ounces corn kernels, canned drained, or 16 oz. frozen

17 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large sweet vidalia onions diced
3 large garlic cloves crushed
3 pounds ground beef, lean
56 ounces tomatoes, canned, whole, peeled undrained (2-28 oz. cans)
2 large green bell peppers chopped
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup chili powder
3 large jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and chopped
5 tablespoons masa harina
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
16 ounces kidney beans, canned drained
16 ounces baked beans, canned undrained, salt pork removed
15 ounces corn kernels, canned drained, or 16 oz. frozen

Directions

1

In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2

Add onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers; saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3

Add ground beef; cook, breaking up with back of spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes.
4

Spoon off fat; stir in tomatoes and their liquid, chopped peppers, wine, chili powder, masa harina, sugar, cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper until well blended.
5

Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently.
6

Stir in drained red kidney beans, undrained baked beans and drained corn; simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer.
7

If desired, serve with shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions and chopped fresh cilantro.
8

Corn bread or tortilla chips would also be a nice accompaniment.
9

NOTE: May have to add a little more masa harina at the end of cooking if in need of some thickening.