Alligator Chili
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Recipe Summary Alligator Chili
A Super Bowl favorite that has the bite of a hungry gator.Ingredients | List Of Chili Peppers1 tablespoon olive oil1 green bell pepper, diced1 sweet onion, diced2 pounds ground alligator meat1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon smoked paprika1 teaspoon celery salt½ teaspoon ground gingersalt and pepper to taste1 dash hot sauce, or to tasteDirectionsHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high heat and stir in the ground alligator. Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, and evenly browned. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, black beans, kidney beans, and chipotle chile. Season with chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, celery salt, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring in water if the chili becomes too thick. Serve with hot sauce.Info | List Of Chili Peppersprep:
20 mins
cook:
2 hrs 15 mins
total:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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