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1st & 10 Black Bean Chili




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List of Ingredients




3 lbs. Fresh ground Chorizo*, ground chuck, or cubed boneless top sirloin
1 Tab. Olive Oil
1 Large Sweet Onion, chopped
1 Large Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
4 - 15 oz. Cans of BLACK Beans, rinsed and drained
1-28 oz. Can of Crushed Tomatoes
2 - 14 ½ oz. Cans of diced Tomatoes with peppers, undrained
1 ½ Cups or 12 oz. Stout or dark Beer or low-sodium Beef broth
1 Tab. Chili Powder
1 Tab. Ground Cumin
2 Tsp. Ground Coriander
2 Tsp. Dried Oregano, crushed
1 Tsp. Dried Thyme, crushed
½ Tsp. Ground Red Pepper or Red Pepper Flakes*
1 Tsp. Kosher Salt or to taste
½ Tsp. Fresh Ground Pepper or to taste

Garnish: ORANGE cheese --- shredded cheddar or Colby
Can also set out toppings, such as: Sour Cream, Sliced Green Onion, Chopped Cilantro, Sliced Jalapenos, wedges of lime



Recipe



*Note: the Chorizo made fresh at Jungle Jim's Meat Department is exceptionally good and lean, but it is spicy --- please keep this in mind when adding the red pepper, peppers in the tomatoes, etc. Depending on the meat you choose, you will need to increase or decrease these ingredients as well as the chili powder and cumin. Since you are simmering for less than an hour, you can taste and adjust your chili accordingly. (I also like adding a teaspoon of the McCormick's Montreal Steak Seasoning as well.)

Heat large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven to medium high. Brown the sausage or meat of choice until done. Drain meat and set aside. In the skillet, add the oil and bring to medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes. Return meat to pan. Add remaining ingredients. (If you prefer a thicker chili, you can mash some of the beans with the stout before adding to the pot.) Bring chili to a boil; then reduce heat, and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Taste to adjust seasonings.

Ladle into soup bowls and add garnishes of your choice.

This is a big pot of chili, enough for sharing at a tailgate party or a gang at home! It also freezes beautifully if you need.