Chile Negro (Black Chili) Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry black beans
- 1 lrg green bell pepper seeded and halved
- 1 lrg green bell pepper seeded and minced
- 1 lrg red bell pepper seeded and minced
- 4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 med onions peeled and minced
- 3 x garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro minced
- 1 lb lean grnd beef
- 1 lb lean grnd pork
- 2 Tbsp. mild or possibly warm chili pwdr
- 1 tsp cumin seed lightly toasted
- 16 ounce canned whole tomatoes, liquid removed crushed
- 1 c. V-8 vegetable juice salt and cracked pepper to taste
- 1 c. minced onion for garnish
- 1 c. queso blanco or possibly Cheddar cheese for garnish
Directions
- Soak beans for 8 hrs in a large bowl to that a seeded and halved green pepper has been added. Pour beans with their soaking liquid into a large heavy pot or possibly kettle.
- Add in sufficient fresh water to cover. Cover and simmer till beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hrs. Set aside.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. of the oilve oil in a small saute/fry pan. Saute/fry onion till tender, then add in the minced green and red pepper, garlic, parsley, and cilantro.
- In a separate large pot or possibly kettle, heat the remaining 2 Tbsp. oilve oil and add in beef and pork. Saute/fry for about 15 min. Drain fat from meat and add in the onion mix. Add in chili pwdr and cook for about 10 min.
- Add in the cooked beans. cumin seed, canned tomatoes, and V-8 juice. Cook and simmer for about 1 hour, then uncover and cook for another 30 min. Skim excess fat from top. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with minced onions and a Tbsp. of shredded cheese, if you like.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 345g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 593 | |
| Calories from Fat 273 | 46% |
| Total Fat 30.45g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 10.32g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.53g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium 1466mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 45.18g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 36% |
| Sugars 5.95g | 4% |
| Protein 35.67g | 57% |
