Beef And Black Bean Chili With Toasted Cumin Crema

Name: Beef And Black Bean Chili With Toasted Cumin Crema (Bobby Flay)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons canola oil; 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 red onion; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno, finely diced; 3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 12 ounces dark beer; 5 cups chicken stock; 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained; 1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo; 2 tablespoons honey; 12 ounces black beans, drained, rinsed, and drained again; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons canola oil
2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeno, finely diced
3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground pasilla chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
12 ounces dark beer
5 cups chicken stock
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes, drained
1 tablespoon chipotle chile in adobo
2 tablespoons honey
12 ounces black beans, drained, rinsed, and drained again
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup creme fraiche or 1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
Heat two tablespoon of oil in a large pot with a lid over hight heat. Salt and pepper the beef and layer half in the pot.
2
Brown on all sides. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and meat.
3
Remove all but two tablespoons of fat from the pot.
4
Cook onions until soft.
5
Add garlic and jalapeno, cook for one minute.
6
Add ancho powder, pasilla powder, and cumin; cook two minutes.
7
Add beer and cook until reduced by half.
8
Return beef to pot, add rest of ingredients except beans and lime juice.
9
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
10
For the Toasted Cumin Crema: Whisk together creme fraiche (or sour cream), cumin, kosher salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
11
While Crema is chilling, add beans to chili pot and continue cooking till the meat is fork-tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
12
Remove from heat; add lime juice and salt and pepper.
13
Serve with a spoonful of Toasted Cumin Crema.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons canola oil, 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 red onion, and more.

Yes, Beef And Black Bean Chili With Toasted Cumin Crema (Bobby Flay) 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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Beef And Black Bean Chili With Toasted Cumin Crema (Bobby Flay)

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