Mulholland's Idaho Chili

Rating: 4.33 stars
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0

Many years ago, while visiting a friend in Idaho, we decided to make chili and wandered into the grocery store with a vague idea of what chili was supposed to have in it. Several slight adjustments later, this was the result and it has become a family standard.

By Kathleen Isabell

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Recipe Summary

prep:
5 mins
cook:
1 hr 50 mins
additional:
5 mins
total:
2 hrs
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

10
Original recipe yields 10 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Sort and rinse beans, then place into a large pot along with the water, jalapeno peppers, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

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  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and stir in the ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir the beef into the simmering beans along with the salt, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Return to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and allow to stand for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
424 calories; protein 31.7g; carbohydrates 47.9g; fat 11.8g; cholesterol 56.8mg; sodium 827mg. Full Nutrition
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Kathleen Isabell
Rating: 4 stars
08/17/2011
Thanks to everyone who has tried & reviewed the recipe! After several years I gave up on the site publishing it. I guess it takes 3-4 years after a recipe is submitted. I have an updated version on my profile page called Big Bird Chili which uses ground turkey -- 3# instead of 2#, and I've increased the amount of jalapenos since the ones available now aren't as hot as they used to be. One reviewer here used ground bison, and that would be excellent; I've used elk with fantastic results and any wild game would be superb as well. PS I wasn't going to rate my own recipe but the site requires it so I did... I like my turkey version better & no longer buy commercially raised beef so I'll give myself 4 stars, OK? :) Read More
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(11)
6 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 2
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
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Kathleen Isabell
Rating: 4 stars
08/17/2011
Thanks to everyone who has tried & reviewed the recipe! After several years I gave up on the site publishing it. I guess it takes 3-4 years after a recipe is submitted. I have an updated version on my profile page called Big Bird Chili which uses ground turkey -- 3# instead of 2#, and I've increased the amount of jalapenos since the ones available now aren't as hot as they used to be. One reviewer here used ground bison, and that would be excellent; I've used elk with fantastic results and any wild game would be superb as well. PS I wasn't going to rate my own recipe but the site requires it so I did... I like my turkey version better & no longer buy commercially raised beef so I'll give myself 4 stars, OK? :) Read More
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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT
Rating: 5 stars
07/08/2009
This was very good. Great combo of flavors. I didn't add as many peppers and it did not have the kick my husband was looking for- (if it is too hot the kids won't eat it.) We added hot sauce and it was good. I had to boil my beans about 40 minutes longer than stated but worth it. Used ground turkey too. Read More
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Mr. Whisk
Rating: 4 stars
05/06/2009
Makes for a hearty inexpensive meal. Substituted ground bison for ground beef (only needed 1.5 lbs as there is very little fat in the meat). Read More
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Bonnie Gail Smith
Rating: 5 stars
10/04/2015
Used 1 T. dried parsley paprika chili pwdr. cumin seeds bay leaf. soaked and cooked beans until almost tender. Read More
Anne
Rating: 4 stars
11/03/2013
So good! Had to leave out the jalapenos so substituted a green pepper and tomatoes w/adobo flavoring for 1/4 of the tomatoes. After taking out 2 quarts fot "the wimps " added 3 Tbsp Sriracha sauce to the rest! Yimmy This will be my new "go to" recipe for chili. Thanx so much! Read More
Crikkitt
Allstar
Rating: 4 stars
11/21/2015
Pretty good but it needed a little chili powder - and I added extra garlic. Read More
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