White House Chili
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 35 Min
What's the secret ingredient to turning out President Obamas favorite chili recipe? It's that tangy splash of red wine vinegar! Enjoy White House Chili at your house, just as the Obamas are said to like it; over rice with all the go-alongs!
What You'll Need
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground basil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 large tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
What to Do
- In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute 5 minutes, or until soft. Add beef and continue cooking 5 to 6 minutes, or until meat is browned.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, or until tomatoes are cooked down.
Notes
This is equally delicious served as-is or over white or brown rice. Any way at all, we recommend putting out the usual go-alongs like shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, and sour cream.
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mrspansy2005 42576 12
Nov 03, 2016
Who cares about the recipe? I just come here for the comments!!!
Reenie4
Oct 14, 2015
This turned out great. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was very good.
jahm1 5604979
Oct 27, 2013
tO GAS65.....yES THATS IT! I WOULD HAVE NEVER FOUND IT! ty very MUCH!
gas65 4693300
Oct 27, 2013
Chili served over white rice is delicious, been doing it for years!
jahm1 5604979
Oct 26, 2013
I would like the recipe for meatloaf in the video with the white house chili. I cant find it on line! TY jah_1@att.net
jahm1 5604979
Oct 26, 2013
I can't find the recipe of Romney's meatloaf in the video with the Whitehouse chili! I would like it. Sounds good with the bacon in it! TY Please post!
vk31mk 8935178
Oct 26, 2013
Need a new recipe for chili and this sounds like a winner, Obama or not, I love chili!
bettycummings39 10 73686
Oct 08, 2013
Special ingredients used in 'White House Chili' (cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil, red wine vinegar) are favorites of mine, but I've never used them in chili, nor have I served chili over rice. It's no surprise the Obamas also like 'White House Chili.'
bettycummings39 10 73686
Oct 08, 2013
The ingredients used in 'White House Chili' are favorites of mine (cumin, oregano, turmeric, basil, red wine vinegar), but I've never used them in chili, nor have I ever served chili over rice. It's not surprising that the Obamas like it!
Karl Woods
Oct 07, 2013
I don't care whether the Obama's like it or not. Is it their recipe, or is one that was already in the WH cookbook?
Member 9504662
Oct 07, 2013
I think this site should keep their political favoritism to themselves.
jseyler2205 628826 2
Oct 08, 2013
It's not political favoritism to give us the President's preferred choice of chili. Anymore than it would be to share Clintons' pot roast recipe or Barbara Bush's apple pie recipe. It's not all about politics, whether you voted for him or disapprove of him, he's still the president. Relax!
whosyournana 96222 26
Nov 06, 2012
love chili over rice! this recipe sounds loaded with extra flavors and seasonings. will try it this weekend!!
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