Thursday, February 11, 2010

Mary's Dutch Oven Tomato-less Chili

This is for a large cast iron Dutch Oven-

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 large carton of Beef Stock (32oz)

1 can (15oz) Black Beans, 1/2 liquid drained

1 can (15oz) White Northern Beans, most liquid drained

1/2 large Sweet Onion, sliced

2 - 5 tablespoons of Chili Powder (some like it hot!)

Cayenne pepper to taste

Topping:

1/4 large Sweet Onion, chopped

Thick Low Fat Plain Yogurt (Greek is good)

Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Method:

Saute' lean ground beef with desired amount of chili powder in small amt of olive oil over med heat in dutch oven 'til slightly browned. Push meat to side of pot and add 1/2 onion slices and saute' til starting to get limp. Stir meat and onions together. you may add more chili powder if you like.

Add black and white beans, then pour in beef stock to cover. Add some cayenne pepper, to taste.

Bring to boil, then turn to simmer, uncovered. Stir occasionally until the stock has reduced to desired consistency, about 30 min. You should taste occasionally as well and add more chili powder or cayenne, if desired.

Serve topped with thick yogurt, sea salt, cayenne and chopped onions.

Next day, serve atop of Spaghetti, with the yogurt and chopped onions.

Yummy!!

1 comment:

  1. The next time I made this, I added a cinnamon stick and some smoked salt. I was Excellent!

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