Monsoon Coast East West Chilli
North American and Indian flavours marry for a perfect warming meal on a cold night.
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of garlic
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp BBQ & Roast Rub or Adobo Seco for more heat
- 1 tbsp Monsoon Tandoori
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 28oz-can chopped tomatoes
- 1 19oz-can red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 green pepper diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Separate cloves of garlic. Leave skin on; cut off the root end. Put garlic cloves in a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, wrap tightly and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until soft and fragrant. Remove garlic cloves from skins and mash with a fork. Reserve.1/2 head of garlic, 1-2 tsp olive oil
- While garlic is roasting, heat your favourite chilli pot or dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add butter and melted. add onions and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium low and sauté onions for 15-20 minutes (stirring frequently) until golden.2 tbsp butter, 1 large Onion
- Add celery and sauté another 3 minutes.2 stalks celery
- Add diced jalapeños and a sprinkle of salt. Sauté for another minute. Remove mixture from pan and reserve.1 jalapeno pepper
- Turn heat up to medium-high, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee and ground beef or turkey. Cook until meat is evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper.1 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee, 1 lb ground beef or turkey, Salt and pepper to taste
- Stir in onion mixture, mashed roasted garlic, Monsoon Coast spices, bay leaf and paprika. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minutes.1 tbsp BBQ & Roast Rub or Adobo Seco for more heat, 1 tbsp Monsoon Tandoori, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 bay leaf
- Add diced tomatoes, cover and let simmer for 3 minutes then stir.1 28oz-can chopped tomatoes
- Add kidney beans to the pot along with the green pepper and about ½-¾ cup water. Add salt to taste.1 19oz-can red kidney beans, 1 green pepper
- Reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 1-2 hours.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serve with corn bread or a nice crusty bread.
- Makes a big pot
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