Grandmas Lebanese Chili Recipes

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

GRANDMA'S CHILI

Steps:

• brown hamburger and onion.
• add salt and pepper, seasoning to taste. add chili seasoning, and a dash of chili powder; stir.
• transfer to a large pot and add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, beans, water (to desired thickness, about 1/2 cup), flour (about a tablespoon), and sugar (about a tablespoon).

GRANDMA'S LEBANESE GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium sized saucepan, saute the garlic and onions in olive oil until the onions become translucent.
• Add the beans, cover, and allow them to steam in their own moisture for about 15 minutes.
• Add 1 cup water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

GRANDMA'S SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine black bean soup, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper and celery. Season with garlic, chili powder, parsley, oregano and basil. Cook for at least two hours on High.