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    Tall, Dark, and Rich Chili


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    Recipezaar

    List of Ingredients




    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 1/2 cups chopped onion
    8 cloves garlic, minced
    2 lbs ground beef
    1 lb ground pork
    1 spicy sausage, chopped (chorizo, Italian, any will do)
    2 tablespoons ground cumin
    4 tablespoons dried chipotle powder
    1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
    2 teaspoons basil
    1 teaspoon oregano
    1 teaspoon thyme
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 tablespoon asian hot sauce (optional)
    2 ounces semisweet chocolate (do not use chips)
    1 (28.00 ounces) can crushed tomatoes, with added puree
    1 (14.50 ounces) can low sodium chicken broth
    1 (12.00 ounces) bottle of chocolate stout beer (any dark beer will do)
    1 (6.00 ounces) can tomato paste
    2 (15.00 ounces) cans black beans

    Recipe



    1. Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
    2. Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
    3. Add ground beef, ground pork, and sausage.
    4. Saute, while breaking up the meats, for about 5 minutes.
    5. Drain fat.
    6. Add cumin, chipotle powder, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon.
    7. Stir 2 minutes.
    8. Add Asian hot sauce (if using), semi-sweet chocolate, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, and tomato paste.
    9. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    10. (Can use a crockpot) Chili can be prepared 2 days ahead (it actually tastes better when prepared at least one day in advance).
    11. Add black beans and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

 

 

 


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