Dark beer and strong coffee combine with meat and spices for this memorable chili.
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Ron Kelley, Cambridge, Ohio |
| Prep time | 2 hours |
| 2 | Teaspoon | oil |
| 2 | onions (small, chopped) | |
| 3 | Clove | garlic (minced) |
| 1 | Pound | ground beef |
| 3⁄4 | Pound | beef sirloin (cubed) |
| 1 | Can | diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces) |
| 1 | Can | dark beer |
| 1 | Cup | strong coffee |
| 2 | Can | tomato paste (6 ounces each) |
| 1 | Can | beef broth |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | brown sugar |
| 1 | Can | chili sauce (12 ounces) |
| 1 | Tablespoon | cumin |
| 1 | Tablespoon | cocoa |
| 1 | Teaspoon | oregano |
| 1 | Teaspoon | cayenne |
| 1 | Teaspoon | coriander |
| 1 | Teaspoon | salt |
| 4 | Can | kidney beans (15 ounces each, red or white) |
| 6 | chili pepppers (chopped) | |
| Texas chili powder (to taste) | ||
| jalapeno peppers (to taste) | ||
| habenero peppers (to taste) |
Heat oil. Cook onions, garlic, and meat until brown. Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste, and beef broth. Add spices. Stir in 2 cans of kidney beans and peppers. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ hours. Add 2 remaining cans of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.
Best after a night in the refrigerator.
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