so good, "iowa chili"

Doon, IA
Updated on Oct 3, 2013

On a cold day there is nothing better then a bowl of chili. I know true chili does not have beans but in Iowa it does. Try this tasty chili with some shredded cheese and Greek yogurt or sour cream on top.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield about 10

Ingredients

  • 8 medium tomatoes, quartered or 3 -14.5 oz cans tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 - green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 - jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cans beans, i use 1 each of chili beans, black beans and pork and beans
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 pound ground beef, browned
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, more or less to taste.
  • 1 - 6oz cans tomato paste

How To Make so good, "iowa chili"

  • Step 1
    If starting with fresh tomatoes, simmer tomatoes along with onions, garlic, and both kind of peppers. Add salt and chili powder. Let simmer on low until onions and peppers are tender.
  • Step 2
    If you have an immersion blender use it to just break of the tomato skins a little bit. You don't want to make it smooth. If you use diced tomatoes you may be able to cut your time down and won't need to do this.
  • Step 3
    Add the browned ground beef, the beans, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Let simmer for as long as you like. The longer it goes the better it gets.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Category: Bean Soups
Category: Chili
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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