Comfort Food, Meat Recipes, Sauces

Homemade Chili for the Seattle Rainy Season

Posted by 5starchefnurse on

Fall is just around the corner! What a better way to welcome the rain and the changing color of the leaves with a hearty bowl of chili. This is my rendition of the comfort food best eaten with a toasted baguette and garlic butter watching the rain move through the lake. Serve on your favorite Sunday Football with chips and your favorite IPAs. For wines, I recommend a glass of Zinfandel or Pinot for this hearty meal.

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lbs of lean ground Beef

1/2 lbs ground Lamb

3 tablespoons of Pancetta

4 Mild spicy Italian sausages

1 cup of white Canelli beans

1 cup of Red Kidney beans

1/2 cup diced Yellow Onion

1/2 cup diced Carrots

1/2 cup diced Celery

1 large Bay Leaf

2 tablespoon of your favorite Cajun seasoning

1 tablespoon of smoked or regular Paprika

2 teaspoons of Turmeric

Optional 2 teaspoons of Chipotle powder

1-2 teaspoon of Red Chili flakes

2 teaspoons of Fennel seeds

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

3 cups of Marinara tomato sauce (your favorite store brand)

1 cup of dry Red Wine or Table Wine

3 tablespoons of Tomato paste

2 tablespoons of Anchovy paste or 2 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground Black pepper

PREPARATION:

Presoak beans overnight. Cut celery, onion, and carrots into small cubes.
In a large cocotte pan, heat the oil and stir fry the pancetta until lightly brown.
Stir in the mirepoix mixture and continue to sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the Bay Leaf.
Stir in the meat and stir fry until cooked through it’s juices. Add the wine and simmer until alcohol has evaporated (do not cover with the lid).
Add the marinara sauce and the spices and anchovies (optional) . Bring to a simmer and add the beans last. Continue to simmer until the beans are cooked through . Adjust the flavors with salt and spices. Garnish with fried Italian sausage and parsley before serving.

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