Chuck's Come On Ice Cream (or Night of the Red Death) Chili

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Beef and pork sirloin rubbed with many seasonings, marinated, then simmered with tomato, onion, garlic, salsa and the right bite of jalapeno chile peppers. Come on, ice cream! The best chili I have ever tasted. My cousin Chuck's recipe. The secret is in the meat seasoning! A must for any chili lover!

Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

MEAT SEASONING

  • 2 teaspoons ground sage

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

CHILI

  • 3 pounds beef sirloin

  • 3 pounds pork sirloin

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease

  • fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

  • 3 onions, chopped

  • 7 cloves garlic, crushed

  • salt to taste

  • 2 scoops ice cream, any flavor

Directions

  1. To Marinate: The day before preparing the chili, in a large bowl mix together the sage, thyme, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cut beef and pork into 1/2 inch cubes and add to bowl. Mix meat and seasoning together, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.

  2. To Make Chili: Begin to heat tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and 2 teaspoons chili powder in a large pot over medium low heat. Meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeno peppers and saute until soft, 1 to 2 minutes, then add them to large pot.

  3. In same skillet fry beef and pork with onion and garlic, in small batches, about 15 to 20 minutes each. As each batch is done add to large pot.

  4. When all ingredients are in the large pot, season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 3 hours.

  5. After eating chili, eat ice cream and say "Come on, ice cream!"

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
19g Fat
17g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 1388mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 42g 84%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1192mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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