Numero Uno Recipe

Name: Numero Uno
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.); 1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef; 1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork; 2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. mild unseasoned chili powder; 3 Tbsp. ground cumin; 3 Tbsp. dried oregano; 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 4 c. tomato juice; 3 c. beef stock or canned; 8 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener); 2 (16 oz. each) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1/4 c. olive oil
2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.)
1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef
1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. mild unseasoned chili powder
3 Tbsp. ground cumin
3 Tbsp. dried oregano
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. tomato juice
3 c. beef stock or canned
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener)
2 (16 oz. each) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1
In large skillet over medium heat warm oil, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 20 minutes.
2
In a 4 1/2 to 5-quart heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine beef and pork.
3
Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until meat is brown, about 20 minutes.
4
Scrape the onions into casserole with the meat.
5
Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
6
Stir in tomato juice and beef stock and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
7
Taste, correct the seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened.
8
Stir in garlic.
9
To thicken the chili further or bind any surface fats, stir in the optional cornmeal.
10
Stir in beans and simmer another 5 minutes.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. olive oil, 2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.), 1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef, 1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork, and more.

Yes, Numero Uno 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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