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Alligator Chili




Source of Recipe


Master Chef Don Easley


Recipe Introduction


Makes about 6 servings.


List of Ingredients




1 lb Alligator meat, diced
2 tb Vegetable oil
1 lg Onion, diced
1 lg Bell pepper, diced
1 clove Garlic, minced
16 oz Can pinto beans
10 oz Can tomatoes & chilies, blended
6 oz Can tomato paste
Salt & pepper to taste
1 ts Cumin
1 Diced jalapeno pepper
1 cup Dark red wine

Recipe



In a Dutch oven - boil diced meat in water seasoned with salt and pepper for 20 minutes.
Then drain and set aside.
In the same Dutch oven, add oil, onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until onions are tender.
Add pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, cumin and jalapeno.
Cook on medium-low heat 40 minutes - then add the alligator meat. Cook on low heat for 3 hours.
Add the wine during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.