Author Notes
A spicy, full-bodied chili that features 3 stars; peppers, beans, and beef (or turkey). This has been a staple in my household for years. Get creative with what's on hand from spices, to beans to meat. —acfein
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Ingredients
- Spices
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2 tablespoons
Ancho Chili Powder
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3 tablespoons
Cumin (ground)
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1 teaspoon
Coriander (ground)
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1 teaspoon
Oregano (dried)
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2 pinches
Adobo seasoning (all natural)
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1 shot
hot sauce (preferably Cholula)
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1 pinch
crushed red pepper flakes
- Base ingredients
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2
red peppers, diced
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1
green pepper, diced
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2
choose your combo: serrano, anaheim, poblano or jalepeno pepper (use some seeds for heat) finely chopped
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1
large yellow onion, diced
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4
garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound
lean ground beef (at least 85%) or can substitute ground turkey breast
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2 cans
dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
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1 can
black beans (drained and rinsed)
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1
chipotle pepper in adobo
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1 28 oz. can
crushed tomatoes (no sugar added)
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1 15 oz. can
petite diced tomatoes
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Pinch
garnsihes; hot sauce, cilantro, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, tortilla chips
Directions
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Brown meat over medium-high heat in a heavy stock pot or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven. Salt a little while cooking. Drain excess fast except 1 tablespoon.
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Add onion, peppers, garlic and a sprinkling of salt and cook until all vegetables are tender.
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Mix spices in a small bowl and shake 2/3 of it over the meat/vegetable mixture, stir and cook for a minute
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Add tomatoes, stir and bring to a slight boil then medium-low simmer.
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Taste after 15 minutes of simmering and add the rest of the spices and hot sauce (about 12 shakes)
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Simmer down now for about 10-15 minutes more and
stir in rinsed and drained beans, stir and simmer till beans are warmed through
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TASTE. You'll find that the beans have zapped some of the flavor, so you may need to add more spice (especially cumin) to your liking. Add juice of 1 lime and simmer 10 more minutes.
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Ladle into bowls and garnish with a few dashes of hot sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, cilantro, and/or crushed corn tortillas. Enjoy.
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