What could be better for dinner on a snowy day
than a warm, hearty bowl of soup? On a recent December day that looked
like this...
I knew exactly what I wanted to make: my favorite
chili like they serve at Clyde's restaurant in Washington, DC. I've
dined at the Clyde's Restaurant Group's many locations since I was a kid, and
particularly love the large Christmas nutcrackers that flank the doors of the
Georgetown location during the holidays. When I dine at Clyde's -- even
in the summer -- I typically start with a cup of their chili, loaded with
cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced onions on top.
This is a sweet chili that is positively
delicious. Supposedly, it was also a favorite of Elizabeth Taylor's. Luckily,
the good people at Clyde's have shared their recipe for the world to enjoy! It's so
quick and easy, everyone should try it. Here's my version:
Ingredients:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
1 lb small diced onion
1.5 lbs ground beef
25 oz can of chili beans
12 oz jar of chili sauce
2 tbsp light chili powder
1/4 cup dark chili powder
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional toppings (like shredded cheddar, sour
cream, minced onions, oyster crackers, etc.)
Note: I used 2 small cans of light red
kidney beans. Also, if you can't find the light chili powder at your
local market, it's no big deal. Just substitute an extra 2 tbsp of the
standard dark chili powder. The finished product is still sweet and
delicious!
In a heavy bottomed pot (or dutch oven - I'm
always looking for excuses to use mine!), saute the onion and garlic in
vegetable oil until they are golden brown.
Add beef and cook until medium-rare. Don't
over-stir the beef. You still want some large clumps of beef in the
finished chili.
Add the beans, chili sauce, chili powder, and
Worcestershire sauce, and stir until just blended.
Cook the chili over medium heat for about 10
minutes, just until the meat is fully cooked. Don't overcook it!
Add toppings to your liking -- though it's great
all on its own -- and enjoy!
We enjoyed the chili for dinner with a simple
salad and parmesan tater tots. Perfection!
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