This recipe has become a favorite in the Obama family. What??? No green chiles? Try adding 1/2 cup diced green chiles; if you are a serious green chile lover, make it hot diced green chiles.
This recipe was originally published by Parade magazine after an interview with Michelle Obama and Jill Biden. See our infographic of this chili recipe.
Obama Family Chili
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A family favorite for the Obamas, not hot, but flavorful.
Author: handed down to Obama family
Recipe type: red chili
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- Several cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground oregano
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground basil
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 3 Tbsp red-wine vinegar
- 5-6 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can red kidney beans
Instructions
- Sauté onions, green pepper, and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add ground meat and brown.
- Combine spices, then add to ground meat.
- Add red-wine vinegar.
- Add tomatoes and let simmer until cooked down.
- Add kidney beans; cook a few more minutes.
- Serve over white or brown rice. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese, onions, and sour cream.
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I voted for him with enthusiasm,even had his sign in my yard in the middle of a hotbed of Mitt signs. BUT think he needs to revisit his family recipe No chilies??? ONE TBS chili powder??
PUH-leez!