Just the Way We Like It Chili |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 125 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Finally, after trying out an untold number of recipes, numerous tweakings, etc. The title says it all. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 onions, chopped |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1 lb lean ground beef |
3/4 lb beef steak, in 1 1/2 inch cubes |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices |
12 ounces dark beer (not a sweet beer) |
1 cup strong brewed coffee (espresso preferred) |
12 ounces tomato paste |
2 cups beef broth |
1/8 cup packed brown sugar |
3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder |
1 tablespoon cumin seed |
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon salt |
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans |
4 fresh hot jalapenos or 4 other chili peppers, chopped fine (with or without seeds to your taste) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large Dutch oven or other stewpot over medium heat.
2. Cook onions, garlic, ground beef and steak for ten minutes or until meat is well browned and the onions are tender.
3. Add the tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and broth.
4. Mix well.
5. Add brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cocoa, oregano, cayenne, coriander, and salt.
6. Stir again.
7. Add two cans of beans and the chili peppers.
8. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until steak pieces are beginning to fall apart, uncovered.
9. This can be done in advance, or even the previous day.
10. Before serving, stir in the remaining can of beans.
11. Simmer for 30 minutes, and serve.
12. Extra-nice served with cornbread, and a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheddar on top.
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