Chili

100 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice one red bell pepper.
  2. 2Dice one red bell pepper.
  3. 3Dice one red bell pepper.
  4. 4Dice one jalapeño and deseed it with a spoon.
  5. 5Dice one jalapeño and deseed it with a spoon.
  6. 6Dice one jalapeño and deseed it with a spoon.
  7. 7Dice one red onion.
  8. 8Dice one red onion.
  9. 9Dice one red onion.
  10. 10Crush or mince a good amount of garlic cloves.
  11. 11Crush or mince a good amount of garlic cloves.
  12. 12Crush or mince a good amount of garlic cloves.
  13. 13Chop 8 to 10 slices of bacon into bits.
  14. 14Chop 8 to 10 slices of bacon into bits.
  15. 15Chop 8 to 10 slices of bacon into bits.
  16. 16Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  17. 17Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  18. 18Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  19. 19Add half of the seasoning mix to 1 pound of ground beef and mix well.
  20. 20Add half of the seasoning mix to 1 pound of ground beef and mix well.
  21. 21Add half of the seasoning mix to 1 pound of ground beef and mix well.
  22. 22In a pot on medium-high heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, rendering out the fat.
  23. 23In a pot on medium-high heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, rendering out the fat.
  24. 24In a pot on medium-high heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, rendering out the fat.
  25. 25Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered fat.
  26. 26Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered fat.
  27. 27Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered fat.
  28. 28Cook the seasoned ground beef in the bacon fat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
  29. 29Cook the seasoned ground beef in the bacon fat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
  30. 30Cook the seasoned ground beef in the bacon fat until fully cooked, breaking it up as it cooks.
  31. 31Remove the cooked beef from the pot, leaving any remaining fat.
  32. 32Remove the cooked beef from the pot, leaving any remaining fat.
  33. 33Remove the cooked beef from the pot, leaving any remaining fat.
  34. 34Add half of the remaining seasoning to the pot with the fat and let it cook for a few seconds.
  35. 35Add half of the remaining seasoning to the pot with the fat and let it cook for a few seconds.
  36. 36Add half of the remaining seasoning to the pot with the fat and let it cook for a few seconds.
  37. 37Add all the diced vegetables (bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, garlic) to the pot and mix.
  38. 38Add all the diced vegetables (bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, garlic) to the pot and mix.
  39. 39Add all the diced vegetables (bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, garlic) to the pot and mix.
  40. 40Cook the vegetables for about 3 to 5 minutes until colored.
  41. 41Cook the vegetables for about 3 to 5 minutes until colored.
  42. 42Cook the vegetables for about 3 to 5 minutes until colored.
  43. 43Pour in 1 cup of beer to deglaze the pot and let it cook for a few minutes to reduce.
  44. 44Pour in 1 cup of beer to deglaze the pot and let it cook for a few minutes to reduce.
  45. 45Pour in 1 cup of beer to deglaze the pot and let it cook for a few minutes to reduce.
  46. 46Add 1 cup of beef stock.
  47. 47Add 1 cup of beef stock.
  48. 48Add 1 cup of beef stock.
  49. 49Add 1 can of drained kidney beans.
  50. 50Add 1 can of drained kidney beans.
  51. 51Add 1 can of drained kidney beans.
  52. 52Add 1 can of drained pinto beans.
  53. 53Add 1 can of drained pinto beans.
  54. 54Add 1 can of drained pinto beans.
  55. 55Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
  56. 56Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
  57. 57Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
  58. 58Add 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
  59. 59Add 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
  60. 60Add 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes.
  61. 61Return the cooked beef and bacon to the pot.
  62. 62Return the cooked beef and bacon to the pot.
  63. 63Return the cooked beef and bacon to the pot.
  64. 64Add the remaining seasoning.
  65. 65Add the remaining seasoning.
  66. 66Add the remaining seasoning.
  67. 67Add 1 can of tomato sauce.
  68. 68Add 1 can of tomato sauce.
  69. 69Add 1 can of tomato sauce.
  70. 70Mix everything together.
  71. 71Mix everything together.
  72. 72Mix everything together.
  73. 73Stir in a good spoonful of cocoa powder.
  74. 74Stir in a good spoonful of cocoa powder.
  75. 75Stir in a good spoonful of cocoa powder.
  76. 76Let the chili simmer for about 40 minutes to an hour until thickened.
  77. 77Let the chili simmer for about 40 minutes to an hour until thickened.
  78. 78Let the chili simmer for about 40 minutes to an hour until thickened.

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
  • 1 jalapeño, deseeded and diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • 8 to 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 8 to 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 8 to 10 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup beer (preferably stout)
  • 1 cup beer (preferably stout)
  • 1 cup beer (preferably stout)
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 good spoonful cocoa powder
  • 1 good spoonful cocoa powder
  • 1 good spoonful cocoa powder

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • To deglaze, use a cup of beer (preferably stout) or substitute with beef stock if you don't want alcohol.
  • Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to enhance the flavor without tasting chocolate, similar to mole.
  • Simmer the chili for 40 minutes to an hour to thicken it.
  • Use green onions for garnishing.