Squirrels Beanless Chili Food

EASY TEXAS NO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Brown beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, or until edges start to brown. Season with a ½ teaspoon of salt and a ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Use a spatula to flip the beef over and use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the beef into large crumbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned, but not completely cooked through, about 3-4 additional minutes. Use a large slotted spoon to transfer the beef to a plate or bowl. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the pan, or if the pan seems dry, add a splash of oil (SEE NOTES).
• Sauté vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika and oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the tomato paste is caramelized, about 1-2 minutes.
• Add the liquids: Add in the beer (or broth), using the back of a spoon to scrape of any brown bits stuck on the bottom of the pan. Let cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, Worcestershire and bay leaf. Add in the beef along with any accumulated juices. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Immediately reduce heat to simmer and cover.
• Simmer: Cook, uncovering to stir a couple times, for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for 10 minutes, or until chili is thick and saucy. Use tongs to remove bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Serve: Ladle warm chili into individual bowls and garnish with optional toppings. Enjoy!

EASY NO-BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes and beef stock to the chili: Use the liquid to scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.

SQUIRREL'S BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat in olive oil or butter in a large pot.
• Add onion, bellpepper, and garlic to pan and cook until vegetables are soft.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer uncovered for two hours, stirring occasionally.

SPICY SLOW-COOKED BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, cayenne, salt, garlic, and black pepper together in the crock of a slow cooker; add ground beef and stir.
• Cook on High for 6 1/2 hours (or on Low for 10 hours).

VEGETARIAN BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• Chop the veggies into 1/2 inch pieces, toss directly into a large soup pot.
• Mince the garlic, add and cook them in a little olive oil till the onions are clear and the carrots are starting to get a bit soft. (You should be able to cut a carrot in half with the wooden spoon but not really easily).
• If using any other veggies add them so they're also about half cooked at the same time.
• Add canned tomatoes and use the can to measure and add an equal amount of water; stir.
• Crumble the veggie ground beef in, add spices and stir. At this time you can taste and adjust seasonings. The thickness should be about what you want as a finished product.
• Bring to a gentle boil.
• Now add the rice and the amount of water it will absorb (check the package, they vary) and simmer until rice and veggies are all soft and flavors combined.
• Serve topped with sour cream, and grated cheddar, and bread or a simple salad.

BEANLESS CHILI

Steps:

• To prepare the peppers - Cut them in half, get rid of all the seeds. Then steam them in 1 inch of water for 15 minutes. Let them cool, then scoop out the pulp.
• Brown the ground beef with the onions & garlic. When browned, add all the other ingredients.
• Cover & simmer for 3+ hours, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over pasta or beans (if you like them), with cheese on top. (servings are calculated if you serve it this way - if you eat it as is, it's closer to 5 or 6).