Monday, July 2, 2012

Red and Green Chili

What's more American then Chili? July 4th is upon us, and that's a big day for big groups. This chili will feed up to 12 servings. It can be doubled for a picnic in the park, right before the big fire works display. Happy 4th every one.

20 ounces ground beef
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion,diced
1 large can (24oz.) stewed tomatoes,diced
1 small can (14oz. ) tomatillos, diced or smashed
3 cup spicy tomato juice
1 can  (16oz. ) pinto bean undrained
1 can (16oz. ) black beans, undrained
1 can (16oz, ) kidney beans, undrained
1 can (16oz. ) refried beans
1 can (8oz. ) green chilies (Ortagas)
1  teaspoons salt.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
Jalapenos to taste, seeded and minced

In a deep, 12" Dutch oven, 14 to 16 charcoals under oven, heat oil. Saute ground beef and onions, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Simmer for at least 45 minutes. Serve and watch the BIG show.  


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