Michael Mina's Rocky Mountain Chili Recipe Recipe

Name: Michael Mina's Rocky Mountain Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, medium dice; 5 pounds ground elk, or lean (15 percent fat) ground beef chuck; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 4 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 tablespoons smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 2 medium yellow onions, medium dice; 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 4 cups brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate, broken into pieces; 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 3 chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed; Freshly ground black pepper; 10 ounces cheddar, grated; 1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; Fritos

Servings: persons

4 strips bacon, medium dice
5 pounds ground elk, or lean (15 percent fat) ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
2 medium yellow onions, medium dice
6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 cups brewed coffee
2 tablespoons bittersweet (70 percent) chocolate, broken into pieces
2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
3 chipotles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper
10 ounces cheddar, grated
1/2 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
Fritos

1
In a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until the fat renders, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the ground elk or beef and brown over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the brown sugar, cumin, ancho chile powder, chili powder, paprikas, coriander, and measured salt, stir to coat the meat evenly, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the spices are deep brown in color and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
4
Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are just beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the coffee, chocolate, tomatoes, chipotles, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.
7
Add the beans and simmer for 30 minutes more, uncovered and stirring occasionally.
8
Season with salt and pepper as desired.
9
Serve garnished with cheddar, scallions, sour cream, and Fritos.

2496

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

Carbs

146

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 strips bacon, medium dice, 5 pounds ground elk, or lean (15 percent fat) ground beef chuck, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 4 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Michael Mina's Rocky Mountain Chili Recipe 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.

Michael Mina's Rocky Mountain Chili Recipe

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