Dragon'S Breath Chili Recipe

Name: Dragon'S Breath Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups); 2 jalapenos, minced (about 2 tablespoons); 3 anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled, chopped; 3 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, chopped; 2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups); 1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1 lb boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 2 lbs ground beef, coarse grind; 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 2 teaspoons granulated onion; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons hot paprika; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground; 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 cup tomato paste; 12 ounces lager beer; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, with juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons canola oil
2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)
2 jalapenos, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
3 anaheim chilies, roasted, peeled, chopped
3 poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, chopped
2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups)
1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1 lb boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 lbs ground beef, coarse grind
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup tomato paste
12 ounces lager beer
1 cup chicken stock
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans kidney beans, with juice

1
In large stock pot over high heat, add butter and bacon grease.
2
Add bell pepper, jalapeno, chiles and onion and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
3
Add garlic and saute a minute longer.
4
Add chuck and brown.
5
Add ground beef and sausage to brown and stir gently, trying not to break up the ground beef too much.
6
Cook until meat is nicely browned and cooked through, about 7 to10 minutes.
7
Add in granulated onions, granulated garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add in tomato sauce and paste and stir for 2 minutes.
9
Stir in beer and chicken stock.
10
Add beans, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours.
11
Serve in bowls over Double-Fried French Fries and garnish with Saltine crackers, green onions and shredded Cheddar.

1340

kcal

Calories

Fat

108

Carbs

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.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons bacon grease or 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups), 2 jalapenos, minced (about 2 tablespoons), and more.

Yes, Dragon'S Breath 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dragon'S Breath Chili

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