Tasty Tuesdays! GF Dutch Oven Chili

I don't know whether it's the fact that I'm getting older or maybe I need to buy a slow watch but it seems the days and weeks just FLY by.  It's already time again for another Tasty Tuesday and this weeks post is GF Dutch Oven Chili.  You can see other Dutch Oven recipes under Gluten Free recipes in the archives and I will be posting more regularly.  It's only a few days away from our annual camping trip and this one falls on Fathers Day weekend.  What a great time to take my boys out on the river fishing, playing and swimming.  A lot of our family is coming as well so it will be a great time.

I love to eat chili in the summer.  A lot of people think of it as a winter time dish but to me it recalls endless cookouts, family gatherings and good times with friends.  Many would think that chili is a naturally gluten free dish and it can be if you are careful about your ingredients.  If you make your chili seasoning from scratch there are no worries.  If you buy it from the grocer, you must be very careful as many of the national brands have wheat or wheat flour as a main ingredient.  Be sure to check the label on the back to protect yourself.  If you have taken Dr. Wise Formula II Intestinal Calm for your Celiac Disease you may eat gluten without worry.

Alright lets get to the recipe.  The ingredients are as follows:

1 Dutch Oven 10-12"

1 - small bag of charcoal (You will need about 20-30 briquettes to cook your chili)

2 lbs ground beef (Many people cook with 1 lb but I made enough for a big group)

1 - packet of GF chili seasoning (I used Rays Original Chili seasoning here.)
 
1 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes

1 - 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1 - 15oz. can of Great Northern beans (or other bean of choice)

1 - 15oz. can of Red Kidney beans (or other bean of choice)

1 - 12 oz. bottle or can of your favorite GF beer



Directions:

Starting in your kitchen, brown and drain your hamburger meat and place in bottom of the Dutch Oven.     (10 - 15 minutes)

Start the charcoal when the meat is 3/4 done so that it will be ready when you have your ingredients together.

Add chili seasoning to the beef.

Add 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes.

Add two 15 oz. cans of beans. (undrained)

Add 8 oz. can of tomato sauce.

Pour over top of the ingredients the 12 oz. can or bottle of GF beer.  (For those that may be concerned any / all alcohol evaporate during the cooking.  Adding the beer gives it a very good flavor that you will enjoy.)

Cover your Dutch Oven and let simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours.

You will want to place all of your charcoal for the chili on the bottom of the pan so you can have maximum heat to simmer the chili.  Unlike cakes, pies, breads, etc. there is no need to brown anything on top.  You will want to keep the dish closed so that the heat can build, stirring often to get all those wonderful flavors mixed right in.  I usually make my chili seasoning from scratch but this one was very good if a little spicy for the kids. 

Make sure to check the ingredients closely if you buy the mix from a store.  I know I must sound crazy telling Celiacs / Gluten intolerants to check labels but it never hurts to be wary.... Be sure to stop by Thursday for GF Dutch Oven cornbread!

Enjoy!!

This post is part of the following blog carnivals........Go check out these great sites!!

Mouthwatering Mondays
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Tempt My Tummy Tuesday
Two For Tuesdays 
Real Food Wednesday
Gluten-Free Wednesdays
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