Chili
Directions
- 1Dice one red onion.
- 2Dice one red bell pepper.
- 3Mince half a jalapeño and half a chili pepper.
- 4Mince four cloves of garlic.
- 5Dice eight slabs of bacon.
- 6Combine garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt for the seasoning blend.
- 7Break up one pound of ground chuck in a bowl.
- 8Add half of the seasoning blend to the ground chuck and mix.
- 9In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon and render down all the fat.
- 10Remove the cooked bacon, leaving the grease in the pot.
- 11Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook for about 7 minutes until browned.
- 12Remove the cooked ground beef and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- 13Add the remaining half of the seasoning blend to the pot and bloom the spices in the remaining fat.
- 14Add all the minced and diced vegetables (red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, chili pepper, garlic) to the pot and cook until soft.
- 15Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
- 16Add one can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) to the pot.
- 17Deglaze the pot with one can of Guinness beer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 18Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans to the pot.
- 19Return the cooked bacon to the pot.
- 20Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.
- 21Add the rest of the seasonings.
- 22Stir in one cup of beef stock.
- 23Add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the chili.
- 24Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- 25Plate the chili in a bowl.
- 26Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 0.5 jalapeño
- 0.5 chili pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 slabs bacon
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- chili powder
- cumin
- cayenne pepper
- smoked paprika
- 1 pinch chipotle smoked sea salt
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 2 scoops tomato paste
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can Guinness beer
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 spoonful cocoa powder
- shredded cheese
- sour cream
- cilantro
- green onions
Equipment
cutting boardknifespatulapotbowlpaper towelplatestrainer
Tips
- Taste as you go with seasonings, adding more if desired.
- Blooming the seasonings in hot oil or fat enhances their flavor.
- Adding stout beer like Guinness makes the flavors deeper and richer.
- A spoonful of cocoa powder pairs well with the peppers and does not make the chili taste like chocolate.
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