Three Meat Chili Recipe

Name: Three Meat Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons bacon drippings; 2 onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes; 1 lb pork stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes; 1 lb lamb stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes; 16 ounces medium hot salsa; 12 ounces beer (Mexican or Central American lager); 1 cup strong coffee; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; ½ cup brown sugar; 3 arbol chiles, diced; 1 ancho chili, diced; 2 chipotle peppers, diced; 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotles); 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and crushed; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, toasted and crushed; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dash cinnamon; 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans; 30 tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons bacon drippings
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 lb pork stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 lb lamb stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes
16 ounces medium hot salsa
12 ounces beer (Mexican or Central American lager)
1 cup strong coffee
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup brown sugar
3 arbol chiles, diced
1 ancho chili, diced
2 chipotle peppers, diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from can of chipotles)
1 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and crushed
1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, toasted and crushed
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash cinnamon
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
30 tortilla chips

1
In a small frying pan, toast the whole cumin and coriander until you see small whisps of smoke.
2
Immediately grind the spices in a morter and pestle or dedicated coffee grinder (or crush in some other manner).
3
In a large pot, quickly brown the meat in the bacon drippings.
4
Add the onions and garlic and continue to cook until the onions become slightly translucent.
5
Add salsa, coffee, beer, beef broth, and tomato paste.
6
Stir to combine.
7
Add spices, salt, and chocolate.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Add 2 cans of kidney beans and chilis.
10
Stir to combine.
11
Add tortilla chips.
12
Stir to combine.
13
Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
14
Add remaining can of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.

1493

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

105

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons bacon drippings, 2 onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in 1 inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Three Meat 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!

Three Meat Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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