"Papa Tom's Chili"

FROM THE MIND OF TOMMY VICTOR JOHNSON

Cook Time: 2 hours

Prep Time: 30 min

Total Time: 2.5 hours

Servings: 10 bowls

dietary restrictions: gluten free, can be vegan/vegetarian

A taste of 4000 Orth rd. My dad spent a greater part of his adult life perfecting his piano playing and his chili recipe. From my home to yours. I hope you enjoy the comfort and warmth of a big ol bowl of Tomy J's chili!

INGREDIENTS

Sautee Ingredients

1/2lb ground sirloin

Tommy Tip: Use ground turkey, or plant based crumbles!

2 cups Chopped Onion

1 cup Chopped Red Pepper

1/2 cup Chopped Celery

Stewed Ingredients

3 28 ounce Stew Tomato

Tommy Tip: Del Monte is Best!

1 tablespoon Salt

1 teaspoon Basil

1 teaspoon Oregano

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon cumin

Simmer Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoon Honey

1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/2 tablespoon Parsely Flakes

1/2 tablespoon Cilantro Flakes

1 15oz can Butter Beans

1 15 oz can Kidney Beans

1 15 oz can Pinto Beans

1 15 oz can Baked Beans

1 15 oz can Black Beans

Tommy Tip: Busch Beans are Best!

Optional Ingredients

Tortilla Chips

Sour Cream

Cheese

MATERIALS

Large Frying Pan

Large Pot

Large Wooden Spoon

Measuring Cups

Measuring Spoons

Knife

Cutting Board

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

  • Fry ground sirloin in frying pan, then chop and set aside. Save juice in pan!

  • 2.

  • While Frying Sirloin, dice onions, peppers, and celery.

  • 3.

  • Fry vegetables in sirloin Juice on very low heat about 15 minutes till tender.

  • 4.

  • In very large pot add stewed ingredients: stewed tomatoes, pepper, salt, basil, oregano, garlic, cumin, sauteed veggies. Cook on low for one hour stirring occassionally. Keep lid on.

  • 5.

  • Mix in Ground Sirloin, all Simmer Ingredients: beans, black pepper, honey, parsely, cilantro. Cook on low for 30 minute stirring occasionally.

  • 6.

  • Serve warm with Tortilla chips, sourcream, cheese or your favorite fixins! Now go enjoy!

  • Tommy Tip: Do not fear left overs! Portion out and freeze in ziplocks layed flat for easy storage! Run under hot water and reheat for an easy meal!