Harry's Chili Recipe

Name: Harry's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 C good balsamic vinegar; 3 different onions (red, yellow, sweet, etc.), roughly chopped; 3 different bell peppers (green, red, yellow), roughly chopped; 4 different chilis (green, jalapeno, etc.), seeds left in or removed, depending on taste, and finely chopped; 1 head of garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 1/2 lbs cubed, lean beef; 1 1/2 lbs ground, lean pork; - chili powder; - cayenne pepper; - paprika; - ground cumin (x2); - white pepper; - black pepper; - cinnamon; Salt; 1 bottle tasty red wine; 1 dark beer; 15 -20 mixed, large, ripe tomatoes (beef, roma, vine, etc.), roughly chopped; 1/2 C dark molasses; 1/4 C honey; 1/2 C maize or corn flour; Heaping handful of chopped cilantro; Corn tortilla chips; - small handful of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; - heaping Tbsp of diced, ripe avocado; - dollop of sour cream; - sprinkle of chopped scallion; - pinch of finely chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
1/4 C good balsamic vinegar
3 different onions (red, yellow, sweet, etc.), roughly chopped
3 different bell peppers (green, red, yellow), roughly chopped
4 different chilis (green, jalapeno, etc.), seeds left in or removed, depending on taste, and finely chopped
1 head of garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 lbs cubed, lean beef
1 1/2 lbs ground, lean pork
- chili powder
- cayenne pepper
- paprika
- ground cumin (x2)
- white pepper
- black pepper
- cinnamon
Salt
1 bottle tasty red wine
1 dark beer
15 -20 mixed, large, ripe tomatoes (beef, roma, vine, etc.), roughly chopped
1/2 C dark molasses
1/4 C honey
1/2 C maize or corn flour
Heaping handful of chopped cilantro
Corn tortilla chips
- small handful of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- heaping Tbsp of diced, ripe avocado
- dollop of sour cream
- sprinkle of chopped scallion
- pinch of finely chopped cilantro

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In a large pot or cast-iron kettle, over medium-high heat, saute the first eight ingredients and all of the spices and a sprinkling of salt until the onions, garlic, and peppers are soft and the meat is just browned.
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Add the tomatoes, wine, beer, molasses, and honey.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until total liquid volume has decreased by about 20%, stirring frequently (IMPORTANT TO STIR FREQUENTLY!
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).
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Add the cilantro, flour, and some more salt and some freshly ground black pepper, stirring to thicken and distribute evenly.
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Simmer for another 20 minutes.
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Ladle into bowls, top with the prescribed topping, and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.
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1546

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 C good balsamic vinegar, 3 different onions (red, yellow, sweet, etc.), roughly chopped, 3 different bell peppers (green, red, yellow), roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Harry's 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.

Harry's Chili

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