Sharp, white Cheddar cheese is my favorite garnish, but really any Cheddar will work.
Chili With Cheddar Cheese Recipe serves four
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- One 4 oz. can mild, diced green chiles
- Two 15 oz. cans pinto beans, drained but not rinsed
- One 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained but not rinsed
- Two 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1/3 lb. sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
Preparation:
In a large pot, saute onion in 1 tsp oil for just a few minutes, until it begins to soften. Add beef and garlic. Chop ground beef up into smaller chunks as it cooks. Add cumin, cayenne pepper and salt.
When ground beef is no longer pink add water, chiles, beans, tomatoes and parsley or cilantro.
On med-low heat, simmer for one hour with the lid partially on. Stir occasionally.
Serve garnished with grated cheddar and minced parsley or cilantro.
Chili and Cheddar Cheese recipe by Jennifer Meier
