Block Party Chili Recipe

Name: Block Party Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice mix; 3 tablespoons chilies, powdered (pure chiles, not a mix); 2 tablespoons chili powder (fresh); 1 tablespoon cumin seed, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon powdered de arbol chiles or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; Main Ingredients; 3 lbs lean beef, coarse-ground (chili-grind); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 beef bouillon cube; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (Lucks if you can find it); water, to correct consistency; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

Spice mix
3 tablespoons chilies, powdered (pure chiles, not a mix)
2 tablespoons chili powder (fresh)
1 tablespoon cumin seed, toasted and ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon powdered de arbol chiles or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Main Ingredients
3 lbs lean beef, coarse-ground (chili-grind)
1 large onion, chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 beef bouillon cube
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (Lucks if you can find it)
water, to correct consistency
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1
The chile powder can be purchased (McCormicks sells an ancho powder)or made at home using equal weights of anchos and guajillo dried peppers. Stem and deseed them and roast in a 300 F oven or indirectly on the grill. Roast the anchos for 8 minutes and the guajillos for 4 minutes. Cool and grind in a blender to a fine powder.
2
Roast the corriander and cumin in a medium hot skillet for 3 or 4 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Grind them to a powder in a blender or mortar and pestle.
3
Mix the spices and divide into 3 parts.
4
Cook the ground chuck until it's gray and drain the grease.
5
Cook the onion until transparent and add the garlic. Cook about 1 minute longer.
6
Add the onion to the beef and add the tomatoes, bouillion cube and enough water to cover.
7
Add the first portion of spices.
8
Cook for 1 hour addling water if needed.
9
Add the second portion of spices.
10
Add the beans and lime juice.
11
Cook for 30 more minutes.
12
Add the last of the spices and cook for 15 more minutes adding water if needed.
13
Taste and add salt and cayenne as needed.

1107

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: Spice mix, 3 tablespoons chilies, powdered (pure chiles, not a mix), 2 tablespoons chili powder (fresh), 1 tablespoon cumin seed, toasted and ground, and more.

Yes, Block Party Chili 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.

Block Party Chili

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