Pat’s Italian Chili
This massive, slow-simmered pot brings my mom's signature blend of Italian seasonings directly into a deeply rich, traditional bean stew. Heavy layers of browned meats, herbs, and sweet tomatoes meld over hours to create a comforting dish straight from her kitchen.
NOTE: Because this family recipe feeds 24 people, you can easily use the interactive serving calculator directly on the website to scale it down for a smaller crowd.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown ground beef with onion soup mix. Remove meat to paper towel, leaving 1 Tbsp fat in pan
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Add onions and bell pepper to fat and cook until soft. Put in a blender and process smooth. Put in a small bowl.
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Wipe out pan and then melt margarine in same pan then sautรฉ garlic, green onions and mushroom, about 4 minutes. Return meat/peppers/onions to pan
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Add all other ingredients except for Parmesan cheese to pot. Bring to a simmer 1-2 hours on low
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Add parmesan to taste
