Best Georgia Chain Gang Chili Recipes

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GEORGIA CHAIN-GANG CHILI



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I love chili. This one is certainly not traditional but sounds very interesting. Al most like a kicked up Brunswick stew. I plan to half it when I first make it. I also will use whatever chicken parts I have on hand. Received in an email from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. Thanks, D M! There is a minimum 2 hour marinade time for the ground beef - can be done the day before & refrigerated.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 3h25m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 cup Burgundy wine, dry
1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
6 lbs beef, coarse grind
2 chicken breasts, large
water
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons oil, vegetable
2 onions
3 pork chops, coarse grind
10 tablespoons red chili peppers, mild, ground
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon oregano, dried, new Mexican
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1 1/2 cups tomatoes
16 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces tomato sauce, Mexican hot
4 ounces chilies, green, mild, whole
7 ounces jalapeno peppers, pickled
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, liquid
1 tablespoon butter
3 chilies, fresh whole green
1/2 cup mushroom
1/2 cup sauterne
12 ounces beer

Steps:

  • In a large non-aluminum (preferably glass or glazed cast iron) bowl make a marinade by combining the burgundy, thyme, bay leaves, garlic, and black pepper. Place all the beef in the bowl and mix lightly to coat the meat well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (If time is short marinate for 2 hours at room temperature. ).
  • Place the chicken breasts in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Add 1 teaspoon salt and simmer over low heat for 1/2 hour. Remove the chicken reserving the liquid. Chop the chicken breasts fine and reserve.
  • Meal the oil in a large heavy pot. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
  • Meanwhile, drain the beef, straining and reserving the marinade. Mix the beef and pork together, then combine the meats with the ground chile, cayenne pepper, oregano, cumin, rosemary, and the rest of the salt. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot with the onions. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
  • Add half the marinade, the reserved chicken, tomatoes, both tomato sauces, jalapenos, and 1 tablespoon of liquid hot pepper sauce to the pot.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the fresh chiles, mushrooms, and a small amount of the Sauterne and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add this to the pot. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least 3 hours. When the chili is cooking, from time to time stir in the remaining marinade, the remaining Sauterne, and beer. If more liquid is needed, stir in the water the chicken was cooked inches Taste and adjust seasonings.

GEORGIA CHILI



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I have tried many chili recipes, trying to find one that suits our family's taste. This is it! I found this in my 1970 Southern Living cookbook. My family doesn't like spicey chili, so I only add 2 teaspoons of chili powder. I have noted my other changes in the ingredients. I leave out the shortening to cut the fat and we aren't big on a lot of celery in our food, so I cut it down to one stalk. This is the only chili that I make now. Prep time is approximate. Servings are generous, so you may be able to serve more than six with this recipe. I freeze leftovers.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Beans

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
salt and pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder, divided
1 tablespoon shortening (I leave this out)
2 cups tomato juice
2 stalks celery, diced (I use one stalk)
1 green pepper, diced
1 can tomatoes (I use crushed)
1 can kidney bean (I use 2 cans)

Steps:

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brown beef and onion, mixed with 1 tablespoon chili powder, in the shortening.
  • Add tomato juice, celery, green pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder.
  • Simmer slowly for 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • (If mixture cooks down, add more tomato juice or water).
  • Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes longer; then add kidney beans and simmer a few minutes more or until beans are tender.

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