Devon's Award-Winning Chili Recipe

Name: Devon's Award-Winning Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups chopped yellow onions; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 green peppers, seeded and diced; 1 bay leaf; 6 cups tomatoes, chopped with their liquid; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup strong coffee; 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans; 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves; Sour cream; Grated Cheddar; Diced tomato; Tortilla chips; Guacamole (see recipe)

Servings: persons

5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 green peppers, seeded and diced
1 bay leaf
6 cups tomatoes, chopped with their liquid
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup strong coffee
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans
2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
Sour cream
Grated Cheddar
Diced tomato
Tortilla chips
Guacamole (see recipe)

1
Pat the brisket cubes dry with paper towels.
2
Heat the oil in a very large heavy-bottomed pot and quickly brown the meat, in batches, on all sides.
3
Transfer the brisket to a separate bowl and set aside.
4
Saute the onion and garlic in the same oil over medium heat until limp, but not brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and saute for 1 minute.
6
Add the green peppers, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
8
Taste and season with salt, to taste.
9
Add the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for 1 more hour.
10
Add the kidney beans and basil, and warm through.
11
Transfer the chili to a large serving bowl and serve with sour cream, grated Cheddar, diced tomato, tortilla chips and guacamole.
12
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13
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1998

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

168

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 5 pounds beef brisket, cut in 1-inch cubes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cups chopped yellow onions, 6 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Devon's Award-Winning 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.

Devon's Award-Winning Chili

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