The Best Chili Recipe (Award Winning)
Award-Winning Chili – a hearty, unusual and scrumptious chili that’s flavored with green chiles, cilantro and fennel!
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 701kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounce chopped undrained green chiles
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped (around 2 – 2 1/2 cups chopped)
- 1 pound ground beef elk, buffalo or venison (or a mixture)
- 1 pound mild bulk Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 small fennel bulb chopped
- 2 cans black beans 15 ounce black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cans chopped tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel brand works well), undrained 10 ounce to 14.5 ounce will work
- Sour cream and grated sharp Cheddar cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Place the green chiles and cilantro in the bowl of a small food processor and process until well blended. Set aside.
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook the meat, sausage, onion and fennel until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off the fat; add the beans and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, stir in the chili-cilantro paste and cook for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt (doesn’t need much). Serve with a dollop of sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Notes
Make ahead: chili can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Reheat over medium heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 701kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 1451mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 8mg