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    {"my-chili":{"baseUrl":"https:\/\/www.ebbenfeagan.com","production":true,"siteName":"Casa de Feagan","siteDescription":"Home to Ebben Feagan's Personal Projects and Blog","siteAuthor":"Ebben Feagan","collections":{"posts":{"author":"Ebben Feagan","sort":"-date","path":"blog\/{date|Y\/m\/d}\/{filename}"},"recipes":{"path":"recipes\/{date|Y}\/{-title}","sort":"-date"},"recipe_categories":{"path":"recipes\/tagged\/{filename}","posts":{}},"categories":{"path":"blog\/categories\/{filename}","posts":{}}},"getDate":{},"getExcerpt":{},"isActive":{},"section":"content","path":"recipes\/{date|Y}\/{-title}","sort":"-date","extends":"_layouts.recipe","featured":true,"title":"Chili That\u2019s Mild, Yet Sooo Flavorful","date":1545523200,"description":"On a cold winter day nothing quite warms you up like a nice bowl of chili.","cover_image":"\/assets\/img\/chili-con-carne.jpg","recipe_author":"Ebben Feagan","recipe_categories":["texmex","entree","comfort food","beef"],"recipe_cook_time":"1 Hour","recipe_cook_time_iso":"PT1H","recipe_prep_time":"15 minutes","recipe_prep_time_iso":"PT15M","recipe_servings":10,"recipe_ingredients":["1 lb ground beef","\u00bd onion, diced","1 small can tomato paste","15 oz can fire roasted tomatoes","1 can beef stock","1 can pinto beans","2 tsp chili powder","2 tsp cumin","1 T paprika","2 tsp Worcestershire sauce","1 dash cinnamon","Salt and Pepper to taste","1 broth can water"],"recipe_directions":" Brown beef over medium high heat in a large pot. Break pieces to desired size and drain grease. Add onions and saute until onions are slightly translucent, typically less than 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika and cinnamon then cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste and work into the meat, cook for a couple of minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, Worcestershire and water then bring to a slow boil. Add beans and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until sauce is thickened to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 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Stir in the kosher salt and cover with a towel then place a heavy item on top. Let cucumber drain for at least 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Test for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Let the flavors mingle in the refrigerator for at least an hour, longer is better, I usually make the day before I'm going to use it. 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Add remaining [S] ingredients and simmer over medium heat until ready to serve.\nMeatballs:\nPreheat oven to 425 F. In a large bowl combine all [M] ingredients. If too dry add a splash of milk, if too wet add more breadcrumbs. Roll mixture into walnut (or your favorite size) sized balls and bake for 30 minutes or balls temp over 170 F. Noodles: Fill a large stock pot \u00be with water and bring to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add noodles and boil for 8 to 10 minutes (or following package directions) until al dente. Drain noodles and serve immediately with sauce and meatballs. 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February 1, 2019

Welcome to my new site!

Hello! As part of my goal of bettering myself I have decided to revamp my online persona. That begins with this site, taking over from my previous sites which are decommisioned. So what do I want to...

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