16Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt for the seasoning blend.
17Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt for the seasoning blend.
18Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt for the seasoning blend.
19Break up one pound of ground chuck in a bowl.
20Break up one pound of ground chuck in a bowl.
21Break up one pound of ground chuck in a bowl.
22Add half of the seasoning blend to the ground chuck and mix.
23Add half of the seasoning blend to the ground chuck and mix.
24Add half of the seasoning blend to the ground chuck and mix.
25In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon and render down all the fat.
26In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon and render down all the fat.
27In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon and render down all the fat.
28Remove the cooked bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
29Remove the cooked bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
30Remove the cooked bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
31Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook for about 7 minutes until browned.
32Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook for about 7 minutes until browned.
33Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook for about 7 minutes until browned.
34Remove the cooked ground beef and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
35Remove the cooked ground beef and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
36Remove the cooked ground beef and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
37Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend to the pot and bloom the spices in the remaining fat.
38Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend to the pot and bloom the spices in the remaining fat.
39Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend to the pot and bloom the spices in the remaining fat.
40Add all the minced and diced vegetables (red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, chili pepper, garlic) to the pot and cook until soft.
41Add all the minced and diced vegetables (red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, chili pepper, garlic) to the pot and cook until soft.
42Add all the minced and diced vegetables (red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, chili pepper, garlic) to the pot and cook until soft.
43Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
44Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
45Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
46Add one can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pot.
47Add one can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pot.
48Add one can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pot.
49Deglaze the pot with one can of Guinness beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
50Deglaze the pot with one can of Guinness beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
51Deglaze the pot with one can of Guinness beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
52Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans to the pot.
53Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans to the pot.
54Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans to the pot.
55Return the cooked bacon to the pot.
56Return the cooked bacon to the pot.
57Return the cooked bacon to the pot.
58Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
59Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
60Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
61Add the rest of the seasonings.
62Add the rest of the seasonings.
63Add the rest of the seasonings.
64Stir in one cup of beef stock.
65Stir in one cup of beef stock.
66Stir in one cup of beef stock.
67Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the chili.
68Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the chili.
69Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the chili.
70Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
71Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
72Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
73Plate the chili in a bowl.
74Plate the chili in a bowl.
75Plate the chili in a bowl.
76Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
77Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
78Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.