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Bayou Cajun Chili

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Preparation 15 minutes
Preparation time:1 hour 20 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef suggest 2/3 round and 1/3 chuck
  • 2 large onions puree 1 and dice the other and keep separate
  • 4 ribs celery pureed
  • 2 cans tomatoes drained (reserve juice for another use if desired)
  • 1/2 can tomato paste
  • 4 cans tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar to reduce acidity
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add the pureed onion and celery, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot and stir to brown in loose pieces.
  • In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix together the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chili powder, cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, salt, and sugar.
  • Pour the tomato mixture into the pot with the onions, celery, and beef.
  • Continue cooking for 1 hour.
  • While the chili is cooking, drain the tomatoes from their juice and crush them into spoon-size pieces.
  • Saute the diced onion until translucent.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and sauteed diced onion to the chili mixture.
  • Stir well and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve hot and enjoy the bold flavors of this Bayou Cajun Chili!
  • You can serve it as bowl chili with crackers, over cooked macaroni for a spicy chili-mac dish, or as a topping for hot dogs or sausages.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:
Pair this spicy Cajun chili with a chilled glass of beer or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc to balance out the heat.

Nutrition values

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 25 g | Sugar: 10 g
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Course; Beef / Chili / Main Course