Seriously Good Chili Cookbook by Brian Baumgartner

When I think about chili, I think of cold weather comfort food, Sunday afternoon football, tailgate parties, aprÃ¨s-ski, sledding, or skating, and if you need a little chili recipe inspiration, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook – 177 of the Best Recipes in the World by New York Times Best-Selling Author Brian Baumgartner is sure to inspire. For his cookbook, Brian Baumgartner, who many know from his role as "Kevin Malone" on the NBC Emmy-winning TV series, The Office, compiled his recipes along with contributions from award-winning chefs, celebrity chefs, and cooks from across the country. I was delighted when my recipe, Righteous Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili was included in his cookbook. Bon Appetit!

Published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. Seriously Good Chili Cookbook – 177 of the Best Recipes in the World by New York Times Best-Selling Author Brian Baumgartner is the perfect gift for all chili lovers.

After reading Seriously Good Chili Cookbook – 177 of the Best Recipes in the World by Brian Baumgartner I learned that there are many ways to make chili, including Chili Con Carne (with meat), Chili Verde, White Chicken Chili, Texas Chili, Cincinnati Chili, Turkey Chili, Vegetarian Chili, Black Bean Chili, and many more. It seems the possibilities for chili recipes are as endless as the imagination and creativity of the chefs behind them.

In addition to 177 great chili recipes in the cookbook, and the history of chili with fun facts, what I also found interesting was the inclusion of the Hot Pepper Heat Scale, outlining the 10 levels of heat ranges and the peppers that fall into each category. This is a great resource for learning about and distinguishing various types of peppers and their level of heat. Fans of The Office, will also be happy to know that "Kevin Malone’s" famous chili from the episode where he dropped it on the carpet, is included in the cookbook.

Brian Baumgartner and Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. graciously provide permission to include two of the recipes from Seriously Good Chili Cookbook – 177 of the Best Recipes in the World by Brian Baumgartner to tempt your palate into trying some of the great chili recipes in the cookbook.

Brian's Seriously Good Chilli - by Brian Baumgartner

Brian’s Seriously Good Chili Recipe (pages 22-25)

Cook Time: 1 hour

Makes 6-8 Servings

Ingredients:

1	Tablespoon	Grapeseed oil (or cooking oil)
1	Large	Yellow Onion (or 1 cup shallots), chopped
1		Green Pepper, chopped
2	Cloves	Garlic, diced
2	Pounds	Lean Ground Turkey (or lean ground beef), undrained
1	6-Ounce	Can Tomato Paste
1	24-Ounce	Can Diced Tomatoes
1	16-Ounce	Can Tomato Sauce
0.50	Cup	Water (optional)
0.50	Teaspoon	Black Pepper
2	Teaspoons	Salt
4	Teaspoons	Chili Powder
2	Teaspoons	Ancho Chile Powder
4	Teaspoons	Oregano
1	Teaspoon	Sugar
1	16-Ounce	Can Bush’s Pinto Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce, undrained
1	16-Ounce	Can Bush’s Kidney Beans in a Mild Chili Sauce, undrained
		Shredded Cheddar Cheese, garnish

Directions: In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic in oil over medium-high heat. I like to use grapeseed oil because it’s a little less oily. Add in the ground turkey or beef. Before the meat has completely cooked, add the tomato paste. Finish browning the meat completely.

Stir in the remaining ingredients, except the beans and the cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes (or longer until the desired consistency is reached), stirring occasionally. Then, 20 minutes before serving, add the beans. You can’t add the beans in right away or they will get mushy. Finish with sharp cheddar cheese. Any leftovers are easy to freeze!

Righteous Three Bean Vegetarian Chilli - by Debra C. Argen

Debra C. Argen – Righteous Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili (Page 160)

Cook Time: 2 hours

Makes 7+ Servings

Ingredients:

1	15-Ounce	Can Light Red Kidney Beans
1	15-Ounce	Can Black Beans
1	15-Ounce	Can Navy Beans
2	Tablespoons	Olive Oil
5	Cloves	Garlic, minced
1	Cup	Onions, diced small
1	Cup	Carrots, diced small
1	Cup	Green Bell Pepper, diced small
1		Jalapeno, minced, to taste
1	Cup	Corn on the Cob, removed from cob
1	Cup	Zucchini, diced small
2	28-Ounce	Cans Diced Tomatoes, with juice
1	Cup	Ketchup
0.25	Cup	Maple Syrup (I use syrup from New York State)
1	Tablespoon	Siracha, to taste
		Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
4	Ounces	Bourbon (I use The Most Righteous New York Straight Bourbon)
		Cheddar Cheese, grated, to taste

Directions: Drain, rinse, and soak the beans in cold water. While the beans soak, heat a large saucepot. Add the oil, garlic, onions, and carrots. Cover and sweat until the onions are translucent. Add the green bell peppers and jalapeÃ±o and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the corn and sauté for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes. Drain the beans. Add the beans to the tomatoes and vegetables. Then add the ketchup, maple syrup, sriracha, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Finish with the bourbon and grated cheddar.

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