Chili Con Nikki (With Brisket, Coffee & Chocolate)

Name: Chili Con Nikki (With Brisket, Coffee & Chocolate)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch thick pieces; 1 cup good coffee; good pour of olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 2 red onions, peeled and diced; 3-4 fresh chiles (small green ones are good); 2-3 cinnamon sticks; 4 gloves of garlic, crushed; 1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2-3 ounces dark chocolate; 1 red pepper seeded and chopped; 1 yellow pepper seeded and chopped; 1 can beans (kidney, butter or pinto) drained; sour cream; chopped parsley or coriander

Servings: persons

3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch thick pieces
1 cup good coffee
good pour of olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 red onions, peeled and diced
3-4 fresh chiles (small green ones are good)
2-3 cinnamon sticks
4 gloves of garlic, crushed
1 28 oz can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2-3 ounces dark chocolate
1 red pepper seeded and chopped
1 yellow pepper seeded and chopped
1 can beans (kidney, butter or pinto) drained
sour cream
chopped parsley or coriander

1
Make coffee. Put oil in large casserole pot (with lid) and gently heat on low. Add cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander seed and onions. Fry for 10 minutes, until the onions soften. Seed and chop your fresh chiles and add to onions and spices.
2
Add the meat and stir well to coat with onion and spices, and then add cinnamon sticks, garlic, salt and pepper, coffee, tomatoes, brown sugar and chocolate. Cover casserole dish with lid and simmer for about 3 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3
After a few hours break up the meat and pull it apart using a fork. Add the chopped peppers and beans. Leave to simmer for 30 minutes with the lid off until the meat is completely falling apart and delicious. If mixture gets too dry, add a little beef stock. If too runny, leave it to cook a bit longer until the liquid reduces.
4
Ideally leave in fridge overnight, bring back to room temperature and heat through before serving. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with rice, corn chips, corn bread and sour cream. Beer and Tequila optional!

1615

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

110

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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: 3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed and sliced into 1 inch thick pieces, 1 cup good coffee, good pour of olive oil, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chili Con Nikki (With Brisket, Coffee & Chocolate) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!