Mexican Red Chili

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Mexican Red Chili to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Mexican Red Chili, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
• 1 pound hamburger meat (lean)
• 3 large jalapenos (seeded and chopped)
• 1/2 pound hot sausage
• 1/2 pound stew meat
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• 1 can New Orleans kidney beans
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 large cloves garlic -- minced
• 1 cup French onion soup
• 1 can chopped green chilies
• 1 can tomatoes
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Marinate stew meat with jalapeno juice, onion powder and garlic powder

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Refrigerate 24 hours

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Brown hamburger meat with onion and garlic and bell pepper and cumin

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Brown sausage; remove brown stew meat

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add soup, tomato sauce, tomatoes and beans (drained)

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Add jalapenos, chili powder, cayenne, oregano, celery and chili peppers, salt, sugar, Tabasco