Green Bay Chili

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Inspired by the Green-Bay style chili served at Chili John's, Green Bay, Wisconsin. From Chili Nation, by Jane and Michael Stern"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 21
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Chili

• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco sauce (5-10 drops or to taste)
• 1 1⁄3 cups barbecue sauce

• Spicy Oil

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

• Chili Bed

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 large onion, chopped

• Toppings

• shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• oyster crackers

directions

1. Make the chili: in a big skillet, saute/stir the onion in oil over med-high heat until soft.
2. Add in beef; cook/stir until browned, separating meat so it remains crumbly rather than cloddish.
3. Drain off excess fat; season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco.
4. Stir in barbecue sauce and simmer over med-low heat 5 minutes, stirring to mix.
5. Make the spicy oil: Combine the oil with the chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cardamom.
6. Heat mixture to a simmer in a small skillet; stir in the garlic and cook until soft.
7. Stir half the spicy oil into the chili; reserve the remaining oil; keep the meat mixture warm.
8. Cook the spaghetti until just tender; drain and toss with the butter and keep warm.
9. Rinse the beans and place in a small saucepan; add 1/2 cup water and cook over medium heat until warm; drain well.
10. To serve--arrange noodles on 4 to 6 plates; top each serving with beans and chopped onion.
11. Ladle chili over all and add the reserved spicy oil to taste.
12. Sprinkle toppings over, as desired.

Reviews

[barrettkilmer]

So impressive that someone took a stab at this closely guarded secret recipe, but in my opinion there's too much barbecue sauce. I mean way, way, way too much. Shouldn't be a drop of it, to be honest. Made as is it just tasted like sloppy joes. Steer clear and find another recipe. (I am truly sorry if this review hurts anyone's feelings. It's simply incorrect and won't please anyone who's had chili in Green Bay.)

 

[jeannae R.]

Ya forgot the 2 secret ingredient !!! And thats not how its done. Born raised in green bay... Chili John's chili is to die for !!! But cha need to know the 2 secrets. Nice try tho. ???