Big Game Chili with Grass-fed Beef
We’ve adapted this recipe from Drew, a Sigona’s fan, who shared it with us ahead of game day. It’s fantastic on baked potatoes (ever tried it on sweet potatoes?) or simply in a bowl, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Looking for an even healthier option? You can use ground turkey instead of the beef if you wish. You can make this on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Instructions for both options are below.
Big Game Chili with Grass-fed Beef
We’ve adapted this recipe from Drew, a Sigona’s fan, who shared it with us ahead of game day. It’s fantastic on baked potatoes (ever tried it on sweet potatoes?) or simply in a bowl, garnished with your favorite toppings. Looking for an even healthier option? You can use ground turkey instead of the beef if you wish. You can make this on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Instructions for both options are below. Serves about 6.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp Sigona’s Fresh Press extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground grass-fed beef
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 2 15 oz. red kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 to 1 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained (more or less, to taste)
- 1/2 cup water plus more as needed
- 1 ½ to 2 Tbsp chili powder try with 1 ½ first, taste, add more if needed
- 1/2 tsp paprika smoked or regular
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne optional, for a kick of heat
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
Optional garnishes:
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Chives chopped
- Green onions sliced
- Diced onion
- Hot sauce
- Cheddar or pepper jack cheese shredded
- Crushed tortilla chips such as Casa Sanchez tortilla chips
- Sigona's guacamole
- Salsa such as Casa Sanchez
- Sliced black olives
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Stovetop Directions:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ground beef. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- To the pot, add crushed tomatoes, drained kidney beans, green chilies and water. Stir in the spices, salt and pepper. Cover and lower heat to low. Simmer, stirring regularly, for about 30 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add some water, about 1/4 cup at a time.
- When ready, serve with your favorite garnishes.
Slow-Cooker Directions:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté about 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ground beef. Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add cooked beef mixture to a slow cooker along with the tomatoes, beans, chilies, 1 cup of water, the spices, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours). If the chili is too thick when it’s finished cooking, add a bit more water, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Serve chili with your favorite garnishes.
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