St. Johns February 2019 Newsletter P1_STM78257 February Newsletter | Page 7

RECIPE FROM THE CHEF WINTER 2019 SUPER BOWL CHILI Ingredients: • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste • 1 carrot, sliced • 1 onion, chopped • 2 stalks celery, chopped • 1/4 cup white wine • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper • 1/3 cup bottled steak sauce • 5 slices bacon • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef • 1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Directions: 1. In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, carrot, onion, celery, wine, pepper flakes, bell peppers and steak sauce. 3. Stir seasoned beef, cumin and bacon into tomato mixture. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender and flavors are well blended. 2. While tomato mixture is simmering, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. Cook beef in bacon drippings until brown; drain. Stir chili seasoning into ground beef. 4. Stir in beans, cilantro and parsley. Heat through and serve. Chef Burgin 7