Jailhouse Chili Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: 1 pot
Description:
Indulge in the robust flavors of this hearty Jailhouse Chili recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this chili is packed with savory meat and spices, guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. It’s a one-dish wonder that’ll become a family favorite in no time!
Ingredients:
- 2 green chilies
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 dashes cayenne
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons oil (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: chopped onions, shredded cheese, sour cream
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. |
| 2 | Add chopped onions and sauté until they start to brown, stirring occasionally. |
| 3 | Incorporate the chili meat into the pot and cook until it’s browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. |
| 4 | Drain excess fat from the pot. |
| 5 | Add green chilies, chili powder, sugar, cayenne, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients. |
| 6 | Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. |
| 7 | Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together and the chili to thicken to perfection. |
| 8 | Serve hot, garnished with your favorite toppings such as chopped onions, shredded cheese, and sour cream. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 207
- Fat: 8.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2197.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.4g
- Fiber: 8.2g
- Sugar: 17.2g
- Protein: 6.1g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper according to your taste preferences.
- For a thicker consistency, let the chili simmer for a longer time.
- This chili is even better the next day as the flavors have had more time to develop, so don’t hesitate to make a big batch for leftovers!
Enjoy the rich flavors and comforting warmth of this Jailhouse Chili recipe. It’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen for cozy nights in or casual gatherings with friends and family.
