Name: Rattlesnake And Bean Chili Recipe | Keldons Cookery
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 0.5 pound Rattlesnake; 1 part Water » for simmering; 0.25 cup Lemon Juice; 1 pound Ground Beef; 3 cans Kidney beans » cooked; 30 ounces Stewed Tomatoes » undrained; 4 ounces Jalapeno Peppers » canned, diced; 1 medium Red Onion » cut in chunks; 1 clove Garlic » minced; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 1 part Tortilla chips » or Corn tortillas

1. Simmer: Place 1/2 pound of Rattlesnake meat into a pot, add enough water to cover the meat completely, pour in 1/4 cup of Lemon Juice, and cook for 1 hour. Remove the pot from the heat, let it cool slightly, and carefully separate the tender meat from the bones.

2. Chop: Cut the processed rattlesnake meat into bite-sized pieces and set them aside for later.

3. Brown: In a large pan, cook 1 pound of Ground Beef until it is fully browned and cooked through, then remove the beef from the pan and set it aside while leaving the rendered drippings behind.

4. Sear: Place the chopped rattlesnake pieces directly into the same pan containing the saved beef drippings and cook until the meat turns golden brown.

5. Combine: In a large pot, mix together 3 cans of kidney beans, 30 ounces of undrained stewed tomatoes, 4 ounces of diced jalapeño peppers, 1 medium red onion cut in chunks, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, the cooked ground beef, and the seared rattlesnake meat.

6. Simmer: Heat the chili mixture over medium-low heat for 10 minutes to allow the ingredients to warm through and let the bold flavors blend together.

7. Ladle: Scatter a handful of tortilla chips into the bottom of each serving bowl and pour the hot chili directly over the top.

8. Garnish: Top each bowl with your favorite extra toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado if desired.

9. Share: Gather everyone around the table for a bold, rustic meal!

10. Storage Life: Store leftovers in a sealed container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1/2	pound	Rattlesnake	Rattlesnake Rattlesnake - pronounced 'RAT-ul-snayk' refers to the meat from any of the various species of venomous snakes belonging to the Crotalus and Sistrurus families. It's known for its lean, tender... Read more...
1	part	Water » for simmering	Water Water, the essence of life, is a transparent, tasteless, and odorless liquid that covers about 71% of the Earth's surface. Its neutral flavor allows other ingredients to shine while enhancing... Read more...
1/4	cup	Lemon Juice	Lemon Juice Lemon juice (pronounced lem-uhn joos) is the ultimate splash of sunshine for home cooks looking to add instant brightness to their everyday cooking. This convenient store-bought version provides pure, strained... Read more...
1	pound	Ground Beef
3	cans	Kidney beans » cooked
30	ounces	Stewed Tomatoes » undrained
4	ounces	Jalapeno Peppers » canned, diced	Jalapeno Peppers Jalapeno Peppers - pronounced 'hah-luh-PAYN-yoh PEH-purs' are medium sized chili peppers with a smooth, firm texture and a bright green color, though they can ripen to red. They typically measure... Read more...
1	medium	Red Onion » cut in chunks	Red Onion Red onion - pronounced 'red UHN-yuhn' is a type of onion known for its vibrant red or purple outer skin and white flesh tinged with red. These onions are medium to... Read more...
1	clove	Garlic » minced	Garlic Garlic (pronounced gar-lik) is the ultimate foundation for flavor in kitchens all over the globe. This pungent bulb is made of individual cloves wrapped in a papery skin, hiding volatile... Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt (pronounced sawlt) is the absolute heartbeat of everyday home cooking, found on every single kitchen table across the globe. This fine, pre-ground table version is a pure mineral crystal... Read more...
1	part	Tortilla chips » or Corn tortillas

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