Hearty Chili Recipe

Name: Hearty Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds high quality stir fry beef, cut into squares; 1 pound chorizo; 3 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch squares; 3 sweet onions, chopped into 1-inch squares; 1 bunch (medium) celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 Anaheim hot peppers, de-seeded and chopped fine; 2 Jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and chopped fine; 4 ounces jar of diced, roasted garlic in oil; 30 ounces low sodium black beans, and liquid; 30 ounces spicy chili beans, and liquid; 12 ounces tomato paste; 4 tablespoons arrowroot; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 3 tablespoons hot chili powder; 2 tablespoons cayenne; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons cumin; 2 tablespoons coriander; 4 tablespoons black pepper; 4 tablespoons white pepper; 4 teaspoons cornmeal; 8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Servings: persons

1.5 pounds high quality stir fry beef, cut into squares
1 pound chorizo
3 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch squares
3 sweet onions, chopped into 1-inch squares
1 bunch (medium) celery, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
2 Anaheim hot peppers, de-seeded and chopped fine
2 Jalapeno peppers, de-seeded and chopped fine
4 ounces jar of diced, roasted garlic in oil
30 ounces low sodium black beans, and liquid
30 ounces spicy chili beans, and liquid
12 ounces tomato paste
4 tablespoons arrowroot
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons hot chili powder
2 tablespoons cayenne
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons coriander
4 tablespoons black pepper
4 tablespoons white pepper
4 teaspoons cornmeal
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1
(I use a good wok for the pre-cooking). Brown the pork and reserve it; chop the beef into 1 inch pieces, coat with black pepper an sear with EVOO on medium heat; add 2 T garlic for ca. 3 minutes; remove to the bowl with the pork.
2
Heat more oil in the wok, caramelize the onions, adding all of the peppers and celery about 3/4 of the way through.
3
The total amount of spices (and cocoa) is about 3/4 of a large coffee mug. I combine these in a mug. Add the spices all at once to the hot onion and pepper mix and heat until aromatic, a couple of minutes.
4
Clear out the center and add the tomato paste onto the hot surface. Heat to partially caramelize and mix into vegetables. Remove from heat.
5
Heat some EVOO in a large stew pot and add the rest of the garlic. After a minute, add the onion/pepper mixture, the cornmeal, and mix well.
6
Add the meat and the beans (with the liquid from their cans), then about 5-6 cups of water. Mix well and blend in the arrowroot.
7
Simmer for at least 2 hours.
8
Some of this recipe was inspired by http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/beef-chili-recipe.print.html

1253

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1.5 pounds high quality stir fry beef, cut into squares, 1 pound chorizo, 3 red bell peppers, chopped into 1-inch squares, 3 sweet onions, chopped into 1-inch squares, and more.

Yes, Hearty 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.

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