Best Laura Moons Chili Recipes

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THE BEST CHILI



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There are a thousand ways to make chili, but this is the quintessential, totally classic version. We used ground beef, kidney beans and the perfect blend of spices. You can slather it on hot dogs and burgers or serve it as a dip, but it can surely stand on its own. Chances are, you have everything you need right in your pantry. Top it with your favorite garnishes and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

LAURA MOON'S CHILI



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This one appeared in Neil Gaiman's novel, "American Gods." When Shadow Moon gets out of prison he eats his first meal as a free man at a bar that claims to have the best chili in the state. After a couple mouthfuls he decides that the chili is good, but definitely not the best in the state. He then begins to reminisce about his wife's far superior chili. No recipe was given directly by Gaiman, but many of the the ingredients were mentioned. I took what Neil wrote and expanded upon it to create this recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by The Geeky Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs lean meat
4 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) bottle dark beer
2 hot peppers, sliced
1 cup red wine
lemon juice
1 pinch fresh dill
1 teaspoon coriander
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 teaspoon cayenne
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
2 white onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 tablespoons cumin
3 garlic cloves
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic, lean meat in oil for 10 minutes, or until the meat is well browned and the onions are tender.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes with juice, dark beer, wine, tomato paste and beef broth.
  • Season with chili powder, cumin, dill, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt.
  • Stir in carrots, 2 cans of the beans and hot chile peppers.
  • Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Stir in the 2 remaining cans of beans, and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and cheese if desired!

LAURA'S QUICK SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI



Laura's Quick Slow Cooker Turkey Chili image

This is an easy chili recipe that you can throw in the slow cooker and forget about all day. Great topped with Cheddar cheese, crushed corn chips, and a dollop of sour cream.

Provided by LauraKKH

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Turkey Chili Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground turkey
2 (10.75 ounce) cans low sodium tomato soup
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground allspice
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place turkey in the skillet, and cook until evenly brown; drain.
  • Coat the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray, and mix in turkey, tomato soup, kidney beans, black beans and onion. Season with chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, allspice and salt.
  • Cover, and cook 8 hours on Low or 4 hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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