Uptown Down-Home Chili Recipe

Name: Uptown Down-Home Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO); 2 pounds ground sirloin; 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (2 palmfuls); 1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped; 1/4 pound shiitake mushroom caps, sliced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped; 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped, with their juices, or 1 generous palmful ground chipotle chili powder (about 2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful); 1 bottle imported beer, such as Stella Artois (imported just cause were Uptown and thats all they drink here); 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained; 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup beef stock or broth; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 8-ounce piece of smoked Gouda, shredded; 1 small white onion, finely chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 pounds ground sirloin
2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (2 palmfuls)
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
1/4 pound shiitake mushroom caps, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped, with their juices, or 1 generous palmful ground chipotle chili powder (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon ground cumin (a palmful)
1 bottle imported beer, such as Stella Artois (imported just cause were Uptown and thats all they drink here)
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup beef stock or broth
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
8-ounce piece of smoked Gouda, shredded
1 small white onion, finely chopped

1
Heat a deep, large skillet or a pot over high heat.
2
Add 2 tablespoons of the EVOO (twice around the pan) and the meat.
3
Season it with the grill seasoning and sear it, browning and crumbling it, for 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Transfer the meat to a plate and return the pot to the stove.
5
Reduce the heat to medium high and add the remaining tablespoon of EVOO.
6
Add the mushrooms and begin to brown them before adding the other veggies.
7
After 2 or 3 minutes the mushrooms will begin to shrink and soften.
8
Push the mushrooms off to one side of the pot and add all the remaining veggies to the opposite side of the pot.
9
Once the onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic have been working for a few minutes, mix the veggies with the mushrooms.
10
Return the meat to the pan, and season with the Worcestershire sauce, chipotle, and cumin.
11
Add the beer to deglaze the pot, scraping up all the pan drippings.
12
Reduce the beer by half, 2 minutes.
13
Add the black beans, tomatoes, stock, and thyme to the chili and simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors combine.
14
Taste to adjust the seasonings.
15
Top bowlfuls of the chili with shredded smoked Gouda and finely chopped raw onions.

448

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), 2 pounds ground sirloin, 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as McCormicks Montreal Steak Seasoning (2 palmfuls), 1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, chopped, and more.

Yes, Uptown Down-Home 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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Uptown Down-Home Chili

Tips for the best results

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