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Linden Ponds Chef Shares His Award Winning Chili Recipe For Patriots Playoff Game Parties
Linden Ponds Chef Shares His Award Winning Chili Recipe

Hingham, MA -- Planning a Patriots Playoff Party for this weekend when the New England Patriots face the Denver Broncos? Below is Bill Moriarty’s, Executive Chef at Linden Ponds, Award Winning chili recipe for parties this weekend.
Chef Bill’s Award Winning Chili
Ground Chuck 80% Lean, 4 lbs
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Canola Oil, 1 tbls
Minced Onion, 12 oz
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Minced Garlic, 2 tbls
Ground Cumin, 3 tbls
Dark Chili Powder, 3 tbls
Chipotle Chili Powder, 1 tsp
Crushed Tomatoes, 4 pts
Oregano-Dried, 1 tsp
Worcestershire Sauce, 2 tbls
Beef Broth, 1 cup
Tabasco Sauce, 1/2 oz
Kosher Salt, 2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper, 1 tsp
Canned Small Red Beans (Colorado Beans), 2 lbs
Cocoa Powder, 1 tbls
1. Brown chuck in heavy sauce pan, over med-high heat until fully browned. Drain in colander, set aside.
2. Wipe inside of pan and return to heat. Add Canola oil minced onion and garlic and sweat for 3 minutes. Add 1/3 of chili powders and cumin. Stir constantly to avoid burning.
3. Add beef broth to pan and stir. Add ground chuck, and crushed tomatoes and 2nd 1/3 of chili powders and cumin and bring to simmer.
4. Reduce heat to medium, add worcestershire sauce, tabasco, oregano, salt , cocoa powder and black pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Drain beans in colander and add to pan, add final 1/3 of cumin and chili powders and bring back to simmer.
Garnish Suggestions: Diced Onions, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Tortilla Chips.
Linden Ponds is a continuing care retirement community managed by Erickson Living. Linden Ponds is situated on a scenic 108-acre campus in Hingham, MA. The vibrant campus opened in October 2004 and is home to 1200 people who are enjoying life to the fullest.