I've made many chilis- from vegetarian to chicken to ground beef to sirlion. Each time making a mental note of things I'd do differently. Alas, I fnally mastered it. Without further ado, I give to you the best damn chili recipe!
2 carrots chopped into thin slices
2 celery stalks finely chopped
1-2 onions chopped
6 cloves garlic minced
1 each fresh green & red pepper, diced
1 can mushrooms
1lb extra lean ground beef OR ground chicken OR ground turkey
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans tomato paste
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 cups beef broth
1 cup budweiser OR dry white wine- whatever you have handy
3 T + 1t chili sauce (I like to use Willie's Chili)
1 jalapeno, chopped with seeds removed
1t cumin
1t cayenne
1t chili powder
1t black pepper
1t cinnamon
1t garlic salt
1t paprika
3T brown sugar
1t sea salt
2 cans kidney beans, liquid reserved
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
2 T oil
In a skillet, season ground beef with a pinch of salt and pepper and brown. Drain liquid after browning.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a dutch oven or large sauce pot. Add onions and saute until soft. Stir in carrots, peppers, celery and garlic. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Stir in ground beef mixture and mix.
Add jalapenos, beef broth, beer/wine, tomatoes, paste and coffee. Bring to a slow boil. Add chili sauce and all remaining spices. Stir well and then add brown sugar and 1 can of kidney beans.
Reduce to simmer and cook for 2 hours.
Add mushrooms and second can of kidney bean and continue simmering for another hour. Stir in corn kernels when you have half an hour remaining.
Serve with garnishes such as chopped green onions, shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream!
Mmmmm. Enjoy! Let me know your thoughts/modifications!
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