1Start by dicing one red onion, one bell pepper, half a jalapeño, and half a chili pepper.
2Start by dicing one red onion, one bell pepper, half a jalapeño, and half a chili pepper.
3Start by dicing one red onion, one bell pepper, half a jalapeño, and half a chili pepper.
4Mince the jalapeño and chili pepper if you don't like biting into big pieces.
5Mince the jalapeño and chili pepper if you don't like biting into big pieces.
6Mince the jalapeño and chili pepper if you don't like biting into big pieces.
7Mince some garlic.
8Mince some garlic.
9Mince some garlic.
10Dice eight slabs of bacon.
11Dice eight slabs of bacon.
12Dice eight slabs of bacon.
13Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt. If new to seasoning, start with a teaspoon of each and adjust to taste.
14Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt. If new to seasoning, start with a teaspoon of each and adjust to taste.
15Season the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of chipotle smoked sea salt. If new to seasoning, start with a teaspoon of each and adjust to taste.
16Take a pound of ground chuck and break it up a little.
17Take a pound of ground chuck and break it up a little.
18Take a pound of ground chuck and break it up a little.
19Add about half of the prepared seasoning to the ground chuck.
20Add about half of the prepared seasoning to the ground chuck.
21Add about half of the prepared seasoning to the ground chuck.
22In a pot on medium heat, add all the bacon and render down the fat.
23In a pot on medium heat, add all the bacon and render down the fat.
24In a pot on medium heat, add all the bacon and render down the fat.
25Remove the cooked bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered grease.
26Remove the cooked bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered grease.
27Remove the cooked bacon from the pot, leaving the rendered grease.
28Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until done, about seven minutes.
29Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until done, about seven minutes.
30Add the seasoned ground beef to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until done, about seven minutes.
31Remove the cooked ground beef from the pot and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel.
32Remove the cooked ground beef from the pot and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel.
33Remove the cooked ground beef from the pot and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel.
34In the same pot, add the remaining half of the seasoning to bloom it.
35In the same pot, add the remaining half of the seasoning to bloom it.
36In the same pot, add the remaining half of the seasoning to bloom it.
37Add all the minced and chopped vegetables to the pot and cook until soft and colorful.
38Add all the minced and chopped vegetables to the pot and cook until soft and colorful.
39Add all the minced and chopped vegetables to the pot and cook until soft and colorful.
40Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
41Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
42Stir in a few scoops of tomato paste.
43Add fire roasted diced or crushed tomatoes.
44Add fire roasted diced or crushed tomatoes.
45Add fire roasted diced or crushed tomatoes.
46Deglaze the pot with Guinness beer.
47Deglaze the pot with Guinness beer.
48Deglaze the pot with Guinness beer.
49Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans.
50Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans.
51Add one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans.
52Return the cooked bacon and ground meat to the pot.
53Return the cooked bacon and ground meat to the pot.
54Return the cooked bacon and ground meat to the pot.
55Add the rest of the seasonings.
56Add the rest of the seasonings.
57Add the rest of the seasonings.
58Pour in one cup of beef stock.
59Pour in one cup of beef stock.
60Pour in one cup of beef stock.
61Stir in a spoonful of cocoa powder.
62Stir in a spoonful of cocoa powder.
63Stir in a spoonful of cocoa powder.
64Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
65Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
66Let the chili simmer on low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.
67Serve the chili and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
68Serve the chili and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
69Serve the chili and top with cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions.
Ingredients
1 red onion
1 red onion
1 red onion
1 bell pepper
1 bell pepper
1 bell pepper
0.5 jalapeño
0.5 jalapeño
0.5 jalapeño
0.5 chili pepper
0.5 chili pepper
0.5 chili pepper
garlic
garlic
garlic
8 slabs bacon
8 slabs bacon
8 slabs bacon
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 cumin
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cumin
cayenne pepper
cayenne pepper
cayenne pepper
smoked paprika
smoked paprika
smoked paprika
pinch Chipotle smoked sea salt
pinch Chipotle smoked sea salt
pinch Chipotle smoked sea salt
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound ground chuck
scoops tomato paste
scoops tomato paste
scoops tomato paste
fire roasted diced tomatoes or crushed
fire roasted diced tomatoes or crushed
fire roasted diced tomatoes or crushed
Guinness beer
Guinness beer
Guinness beer
1 can pinto beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can kidney beans
1 can kidney beans
1 cup beef stock
1 cup beef stock
1 cup beef stock
1 spoonful cocoa powder
1 spoonful cocoa powder
1 spoonful cocoa powder
cheese
cheese
cheese
sour cream
sour cream
sour cream
cilantro
cilantro
cilantro
green onions
green onions
green onions
Equipment
potplate
Tips
Do not go too heavy on the cumin because it is salty.
Blooming the seasoning in hot oil/fat makes it more flavorful.
Adding beer, specifically a stout like Guinness, makes the flavors deeper and richer.
A spoonful of cocoa powder pairs well with peppers and you won't taste the chocolate.