wazzu tailgate chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped, divided
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle -style
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 23 hrs


• cook ground beef and lamb in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. drain and discard any excess grease.
• meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in 3/4 of the onion and all of the green pepper, habanero pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir the drained meat into the onion mixture along with the green onion, chili beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, , and water. sprinkle with the cornmeal, then season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
• bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. simmer at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. refrigerate overnight.
• reheat the chili over medium heat until it begins to simmer again. top individual servings of chili with cheese and remaining chopped onion.