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Fireside Chili
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 40 mins Cook: 1 hr 15 mins Stand: 30 mins
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Fireside Chili
Ingredients
  • 1
    Recipe Chili Seasoning, (recipe below)
  • 1 1/2
    pounds ground beef chuck
  • 1
    large onion, chopped
  • 2
    stalks celery, sliced
  • 2
    tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 2
    teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1
    teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2
    teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1
    28 ounce can whole tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 1/2
    cups water
  • 1
    14 ounce can beef broth
  • 1
    6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 - 2
    ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional)
  • 1 1/2
    cups dried plums or raisins, chopped
  • Cumin Polenta (optional), (recipe below)
Directions

1. Prepare Chili Seasoning Puree. In 6-quart Dutch oven cook beef, onion, and celery until meat is browned, stirring as needed. Drain fat.

2. Stir in Chili Puree, paprika, coriander, crushed red pepper, and cloves. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in undrained tomatoes, water, beef broth, and tomato paste. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add chocolate and plums. Simmer, covered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with Cumin Polenta. Makes 8 servings.

Chili Seasoning Puree
Ingredients
  • 2
    dried chile peppers
  • 1
    fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 3/4
    cup beef broth
  • 5
    pitted dried plums
Directions

Place dried chile peppers in a bowl. Add boiling water to cover. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain; remove stems and seeds. In food processor or blender combine drained chile pepper, jalapeno pepper, beef broth, and dried plums. Cover and process or blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (Fireside Chili)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 343,
  • Protein (gm) 20,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 38,
  • Fat, total (gm) 14,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 58,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Trans fatty acid (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 7,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 21,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 2672,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 15,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 20,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 2,
  • Sodium (mg) 702,
  • Potassium (mg) 1093,
  • Calcium (DV %) 71,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Cumin Polenta
Ingredients
  • 2
    14 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2
    teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1
    cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2
    cup whole milk
  • 1
    tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper
Directions

In large heavy saucepan combine chicken broth and cumin; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; gradually whisk in cornmeal. Cook and stir until thick, about 6 to 8 minutes. Whisk in milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (Fireside Chili)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 343,
  • Protein (gm) 20,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 38,
  • Fat, total (gm) 14,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 58,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 5,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Trans fatty acid (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 7,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 21,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 2672,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 15,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 6,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 20,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 2,
  • Sodium (mg) 702,
  • Potassium (mg) 1093,
  • Calcium (DV %) 71,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (7)
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tj.rasmussen5 wrote:

Really liked this recipe. Used apple beer not water, cooked in a crockpot about 6 hrs. Hubby wasn't sure he liked it at first, felt it needed beans. Added 2 cans red kidney beans, drained, & 1/4tsp cinnamon. Flavor improved the longer it cooked. Served it to friends who come to dinner. He liked it, said w/out the beans it would be perfect on a chilli dog, also thought it needed more heat. We girls felt it was plenty warm, served it over cornbread muffins, with sour cream to cool it down.

1/22/2011 11:02:39 AM Report Abuse
avie93309 wrote:

I loved it! I'm bringing it to work to share!

3/31/2010 04:17:00 PM Report Abuse
mollyes wrote:

I really liked this chili and so did everyone in my office. It is more like a mole sauce and polenta is one of my favorite foods. I am rating this now as I'm copying the link to send to friends who tasted it and requested the recipe.

12/2/2009 01:24:14 PM Report Abuse
hope.barthelson wrote:

Where is the calorie count?

11/30/2009 11:41:56 AM Report Abuse
courtneysouthwell wrote:

When I saw the list of ingredients I was skeptical too and should have followed my instinct but wanted to be creative for a chili party I was having. This chili was not good, and out of the eight couples who were at the party all agreed! The chili paste was good but once everything else was added it went from ok to bad! I do not recommend trying this!!!

10/31/2009 10:18:51 AM Report Abuse
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