A Bowl Of Red Recipe

Name: A Bowl Of Red
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chile Paste; 2 ounces dried chile pepper pods, mostly New Mexico with a couple Guajillos tossed in; Chili; 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat; 3 pounds chuck (after trimming), neatly diced into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes (partially freeze the meat for easier dicing); 1/2 pound ground pork; lots of freshly-ground pepper; 1 1/2 - 2 cups homemade beef or chicken broth; 1 gigantic sweet onion (about one pound), diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 8-10 tablespoons premium commerical chili powder, such as Whole Foods or Gebhardt's; 2 tablespoons ground cumin, toasted briefly; healthy pinch oregano; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1/2-ounce square bittersweet chocolate; Chili paste; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; plenty of shredded cheddar, sour cream and lime wedges for serving

Servings: persons

Chile Paste
2 ounces dried chile pepper pods, mostly New Mexico with a couple Guajillos tossed in
Chili
1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat
3 pounds chuck (after trimming), neatly diced into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes (partially freeze the meat for easier dicing)
1/2 pound ground pork
lots of freshly-ground pepper
1 1/2 - 2 cups homemade beef or chicken broth
1 gigantic sweet onion (about one pound), diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
8-10 tablespoons premium commerical chili powder, such as Whole Foods or Gebhardt's
2 tablespoons ground cumin, toasted briefly
healthy pinch oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2-ounce square bittersweet chocolate
Chili paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
plenty of shredded cheddar, sour cream and lime wedges for serving

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["Wearing rubber gloves, stem and seed the chile pods and cover with near-boiling water. Let steep for 30 minutes, then pour off the water and puree the softened pods in a food processor until they form a paste. Pass through a sieve to remove skins and errant seeds. Set aside.", "First, pour yourself a shot of tequila and toast legendary chilihead Carroll Shelby, who founded the International Chili Society. Then, heat the bacon fat in a really big skillet, and working in batches, saute the beef and pork until no longer pink. Drain off the fat.", "Place the meat, along with several grinds of pepper, the onions and garlic, in your favorite chili pot and add 1 1/2 cups of the beef or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cover. Keep the lid on, and your hands off, for 90 minutes. In the meantime, read H. Allen Smith's brilliant article ""Nobody Knows More About Chili Than I Do."" (Here's a link:
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http://www.chilicookoff.com/history/history_started.asp)", "After 90 minutes, stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, tomato sauce, chocolate and half the chile paste. Cover and cook for another half-hour or so. Chase away your guests, who will no doubt be hovering around, demanding to know when it's going to be ready.", "At this point, check for consistency. If it's too thin, scoop out the meat and reduce the sauce by bringing to a boil, and when you're happy with it, return the meat to the pot. Stir in the brown sugar. (If it's too thick, add some more of the broth.) Smack any guest who gets too close with a wooden spoon.", "Cook, uncovered, for 10 more minutes, and check for seasoning. You can add more salt, chili powder and cumin if you like, or more chile paste if you want to amp it up, or more brown sugar if you like it sweet and hot.", "When it looks as good as it smells, summon the troops and serve with a squeeze of lime and a dollop of sour cream. (But have some cheese on hand anyway for the die-hard cheddar lovers!)"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chile Paste, 2 ounces dried chile pepper pods, mostly New Mexico with a couple Guajillos tossed in, Chili, 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat, and more.

Yes, A Bowl Of Red falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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A Bowl Of Red

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