Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili Recipe

Name: Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Southwest Essence; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 bay leaf; 3 cups chopped yellow onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 (12-ounce) bottles dark beer; 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed, with juices; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 -ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons masa harina; Grated Cheddar, for garnish; Finely chopped green onions, for garnish; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons Emeril's Southwest Essence
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bay leaf
3 cups chopped yellow onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 (12-ounce) bottles dark beer
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, crushed, with juices
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons salt
1 -ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons masa harina
Grated Cheddar, for garnish
Finely chopped green onions, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat.
2
Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, Southwest Essence, cayenne, cinnamon, crushed red pepper and bay leaf and cook until meat is well-browned.
3
Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until the onions soften, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5
Add the beers and cook until the foam subsides, about 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, and chocolate to the pot.
7
Stir well and bring to a boil.
8
Reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until thickened and meat is very tender, 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the chili from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
9
Skim off any fat that rises to the top of the chili.
10
Sprinkle soup with masa harina and stir to combine.
11
Bring to a simmer.
12
Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
13
Serve with the cheese, green onions, and cilantro alongside as garnish.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Chuck Wagon 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.

Emeril's Chuck Wagon Chili

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