Eddie's Award Winning Chili
What you need:
- 3 Anaheim chillies
- 3 poblano chillies
- 12 oz. bacon, chopped into pieces
- 3 Tbsp. bacon grease
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 6 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 3 lb. ground beef
- 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
- 3 Tbsp. chili powder (use 1 Tbsp. each of ancho, chipotle, and Mexican is even better)
- 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp. ground coriander
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 2 tsp. hot paprika
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 8 oz. tomato paste
- 12 oz. pale beer
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) kidney beans, undrained
- 2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, undrained
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- Shredded cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese
- Sour cream
Directions:
- Place chillies on a baking sheet and roast under a broiler for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes until all sides have blackened.
- Place chillies in a paper bag or zipper bag and seal tightly. Let steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Peel blackened skin. Seed and chop.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add bacon grease and oil over medium high heat.
- Add chillies, red bell peppers, jalapenos, and onions and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add meat to pot (you may want to do this in batches), cook and crumble until meat is no longer pink.
- Add vegetables and bacon to pot.
- Add chili powder, cayenne, coriander, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce and paste. Cook while stirring for about 2 minutes.
- Add beer, chicken broth, and beans.
- Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook for 2 hours, uncovered.
- Serve chili topped with green onions, cheese, and sour cream, if desired.
Recipe from Panning the Globe
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