Nevada Annie Harris 1987 World Championship Chili
Description
This legendary chili recipe, championed by Nevada Annie Harris in 1987, delivers a robust and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings or large gatherings. The base begins with a flavorful sauté of onions, celery, green peppers, garlic, and jalapeños, building a complex aromatic foundation. Ground chuck is browned in this vegetable medley, then simmered for hours with stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and a unique blend of spices including cumin and chili powder. A splash of beer and mineral water adds depth and tenderness to the meat, resulting in a thick, savory stew with a gentle kick of heat.Directions
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Dice the onions, green peppers, celery, jalapeño, and garlic.
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In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, sauté the diced vegetables over medium heat until softened and fragrant.
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Add the ground chuck to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in the stewed tomatoes, diced green chilies, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, Tabasco sauce, bay leaves, garlic salt, and salt.
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Pour in half of the beer and half of the mineral water, stirring to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
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Add enough additional water to just cover the top of the mixture.
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Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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During the last 30 minutes of cooking, if the chili is too thin, add the remaining beer and water as needed to reach desired consistency.
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Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 619.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31.9g50%
- Saturated Fat 10.2g51%
- Cholesterol 172.5mg58%
- Sodium 173.2mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 10.8g4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
- Sugars 3.1g
- Protein 66.3g133%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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