My Chili Recipe

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My Chili
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  1. Heat the oil in a 5 quart pot and brown the meat on high heat, in small batches until it is all darkly browned (really dark and crisp, but not burnt- be careful) – reserve each batch in a bowl to collect the juices.
  2. Remove final batch of meat and reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Add onions and garlic and stir fry until onions begin to caramelize – you will notice that the burned pieces of meat will begin to loosen from the bottom of the pan (this is a very good thing).
  4. When onions are fully cooked (not crisp, but caramelized) return the meat and any juices that collected in the bowl, to the pan.
  5. Dump in tomatoes, beans, pureed sundried tomatoes and their oil, spices*, olives and their liquid and then the spring water.
  6. *NOTE*regarding red hot chili powder: I used 3/4 teaspoon, but I like it hotter than not- Please use your discretion with this ingredient.
  7. *NOTE*regarding the McCorkick's chili powder: the McCormick’s chili powder is not hot, but if you are concerned, start with less than my recommended 3 tablespoons and add as you see fit.
  8. Give the chili a good stir and cover pot (crack the lid just a little to allow steam to escape and cook over low heat for about 3 to 4 hours).
  9. Stop by to give the chili an occasional good stir.
  10. After this cooking period, put a little of the sauce in a dish and taste – it is at this time that I decide how much brown sugar to add- I usually add about 1 heaping tablespoon- mix thoroughly.
  11. The cornmeal is the last step – I add this to thicken it a bit, depending on how liquid your chili is at this point, add a little at a time, up to 2 tablespoons and mix thoroughly.
  12. Please note that I do not add salt, as I think the olives and their liquid takes care of this, but you may prefer it saltier, so by all means salt away if that is the case.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 990.6 Kcal (4147 kJ)
Calories from fat 665.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.98g 114%
Cholesterol 244.94mg 82%
Sodium 451.94mg 19%
Potassium 1179.05mg 25%
Total Carbs 15.22g 5%
Sugars 4.42g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.19g 13%
Protein 60.45g 121%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 21%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 147.81 Kcal (619 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.04g 114%
Cholesterol 36.55mg 82%
Sodium 67.43mg 19%
Potassium 175.93mg 25%
Total Carbs 2.27g 5%
Sugars 0.66g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 13%
Protein 9.02g 121%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 21%
Iron 1.1mg 42%
Calcium 13.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.3
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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