Yankee Chili
This hearty and flavorful chili combines the bold flavors of Texan and Northern styles, creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and warm you from the inside out.
This hearty and flavorful chili combines the bold flavors of Texan and Northern styles, creating a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and warm you from the inside out.
- 1 pound great northern beans or white navy beans
- 7 cups chicken broth i used the low sodium version
- 3 cloves garlic peeled & minced
- 1 large onion peeled & chopped
- 2 teaspoons white pepper fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried or fresh if you can get it
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin toasted and fresh ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves toasted & fresh ground
- 7 ounces green chilies one can - diced
- 5 cups cooked chicken or turkey breast shredded
- 1 large jalapeno pepper dice 1/2 and slice the rest for garnish
- -- garnishes --
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream i used the lite version
- 1/4 cup cilantro shredded
- 4 ounces tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup salsa pick your own heat level
- Carbohydrate 22.1320088779539 g
- Cholesterol 6.15281250106329 mg
- Fat 7.71828527580086 g
- Fiber 7.10911120152145 g
- Protein 13.1078340803878 g
- Saturated Fat 2.22838858590944 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (827g)
- Sodium 1391.68663146609 mg
- Sugar 15.0228976764325 g
- Trans Fat 0.536939944962874 g
- Calories 209 calories
Step-by-step
- Rinse the beans and soak them in warm water for 24 hours.
- Drain the beans, rinse them, and add them to a large pot or crockpot with 5 cups of chicken broth, garlic, onion, pepper, oregano, cumin, cloves, and salt.
- Simmer the pot on low heat for 5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more broth as needed.
- Stir in the diced jalapeno and shredded chicken (reserve some for garnish).
- Add the remaining broth and simmer for a few minutes.
- Adjust the seasonings to your taste and simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Serve in bowls garnished with your choice of toppings, such as sour cream, cilantro, cheese, or tortilla chips.
As a housewife who loves to cook and experiment with new recipes, I've always had a fascination with the different regional variations of chili. When I stumbled upon this recipe for Yankee Chili, I was intrigued by its unique blend of Northern and Texan flavors. I had to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did!
This chili is a perfect example of how different culinary traditions can come together to create something truly special. It has the hearty, flavorful base of a traditional Texan chili, with just the right amount of spice to give it a kick. But it also has the slightly sweeter, more nuanced flavors of a Northern chili, which balance out the heat and add a touch of complexity. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated, and sure to please everyone at the table.
