Chili was one of Walt Disney’s favorite foods, one which he reportedly ate on a frequent basis. To this day, this recipe is used in the Commissary at the Disney Studios in Burbank and served ever day.
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This recipe has been renowned for several years. It was recovered from Walt’s personal files and is recognized as the official recipe for Walt’s Chili.
Recipe makes 6 to 8 servings.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. coarse ground beef
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp. chili powder (depending on taste)
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. dry mustard
- 1 large can solid pack tomatoes
- 2 lbs. dry pink beans
- Salt to taste
Optional Ingredients:
For a spicier chili, add a punch of the following spices:
- 1 little yellow Mexican chili pepper
- Coriander seeds
- Turmeric
- Chili seeds
- Cumin seeds
- Fennel seeds
- Cloves
- Cinnamon
- Dry ginger
Directions:
- Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain, add water to cover (2 inches over beans), and simmer with onions until tender (about 4 hours).
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce by browning meat and minced garlic in oil. Add remaining ingredients, and simmer for 1 hour.
- When beans are tender, add sauce to beans and simmer for ½ hour.
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