Galley Wench's Loretofest Chili Recipe

Name: Galley Wench's Loretofest Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 1 lb beef, Arrachera Beef (Arrachera Beef Marinade); 12 lb lean ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean); 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 poblano pepper, chiopped; 2 medium red peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 4 tablespoons chili powder, adjust to taste (I use a blend of Ancho, New Mexico and Spice Island Chili Powder); 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, do not drain; 1 tablespoon cocoa (I use dark cocoa); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 jalapenos, seeded and diced, adjust to taste; 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce, adjust to taste; 1 cup broth; 1 cup dark beer, plus more as needed; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; salt, to taste; 1 fresh lime; 1 cup cilantro cream (See Cilantro Cream); ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
1 lb beef, Arrachera Beef (Arrachera Beef Marinade)
12 lb lean ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chiopped
2 medium red peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
4 tablespoons chili powder, adjust to taste (I use a blend of Ancho, New Mexico and Spice Island Chili Powder)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced, do not drain
1 tablespoon cocoa (I use dark cocoa)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 jalapenos, seeded and diced, adjust to taste
1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce, adjust to taste
1 cup broth
1 cup dark beer, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt, to taste
1 fresh lime
1 cup cilantro cream (See Cilantro Cream)
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)

1
Roast Peppers:.
2
Roast whole red peppers on grill until black blisters appear on all sides, about 12 minutes.
3
Remove peppers from grill and place in a covered dish for 15 minutes.
4
Carefully peel skins from peppers (best not to do under running water); seed and chop.
5
Chili:.
6
Add olive oil to pressure cooker and heat.
7
Add onions and celery to pot and saute for 2 minutes.
8
Add garlic,beef and sausage, breaking sausage into small pieces as it cooks.
9
Cook until meat is browned.
10
Drain off excess grease.
11
To pressure cooker stir in poblano pepper, jalapenos, tomatoes, tomato paste, chipotle adobo sauce, broth, beer, oregano and cocoa.
12
Place lid on pressure cooker and process for 15 minutes.
13
Remove from stove and allow pressure to drop naturally, do not sure the quick method.
14
Once pressure has dropped remove lid and add chili powder and black beans.
15
Also add more beer or broth if additional liquid is needed.
16
Return lid and bring back up to pressure and cook for 5 minutes.
17
Remove from heat and allow the pressure to drop naturally.
18
Remove lid, add roasted red peppers, addtional liquid (if need), salt and adjust spices as needed.
19
Simmer without lid for 20- 30 minutes to thicken.
20
Before serving, squeeze in juice of one lime.
21
Pass the Cilantro Cream (Recipe #171578) and Cheddar Cheese.
22
Serve with cornbread or tortillas.

519

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, 1 lb beef, Arrachera Beef (Arrachera Beef Marinade), and more.

Yes, Galley Wench's Loretofest 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!

Galley Wench's Loretofest Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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