La Chili (Funky Style)

Tis the season! Yes, Fall is here and its time to bring out your crock-pot/ Big Pot for the “Football Season”... This chili is the tastiest, easiest recipe you'll ever find. We recommend serving it with sliced jalapeno chile peppers and crackers or over tater-tots (makes a good dinner)

Our Funky Chicken Kitchen team combined minced garlic, cayenne pepper and Adobo Seasoning with a few kitchen staples for a fun-filled taste of adventure!  

Prep Time:
30 Min

Cook Time:
2 Hours

Ready In:
2 Hr 30 Min

Servings: 10 (US)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef chuck/ground turkey/ground chicken (whichever you prefer)
•  3 (15 ounce) cans chili/kidney beans, drained 
•  2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
•  1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
•  1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped  
•  1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
•  1 whole chopped/minced (red)onion
•  1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic or 4 cloves chopped
•  1 tablespoon and 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  3/4 teaspoon Adobo Seasoning 
•   1/4 cup chili powder 
•    2 teaspoons ground cumin
•   1 tablespoon dried oregano
•  1 teaspoon dried basil
•   1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
•  1 teaspoon salt
•  1 teaspoon ground black pepper
•  1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•  1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Crumble the ground meat into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.
2. Pour in the chili/kidney beans, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the onion, green and red bell peppers, Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, cumin, h, basil, salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika. Stir to blend, then cover and simmer over low heat for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. After 2 hours, taste, and adjust salt, pepper, and chili powder if necessary. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day.

*To serve, into bowls, and top with corn chips and shredded Cheddar cheese.*

Beverage Tip: Beer