Red Wine Chili

Name: Red Wine Chili
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (15% fat); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 chopped green bell pepper; 1 chopped small white onion; 1 minced garlic clove; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can ranch-style pinto beans; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed); 2 cups red wine; salt; pepper; 1 -2 tablespoon sugar

16 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (15% fat)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped green bell pepper
1 chopped small white onion
1 minced garlic clove
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can ranch-style pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed)
2 cups red wine
salt
pepper
1 -2 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1

Saute onions and bell peppers in olive oil until tender.
2

Add ground beef and brown slowly over low heat, stirring often.
3

Add garlic and cook until ground beef is thoroughly cooked.
4

Add chili seasonings, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, both beans and red wine.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours.
6

After 3 hours taste and add salt and pepper. Then add sugar to round out flavor.
7

Best served with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions.