Red Chili Nightmare

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A deeply complex, smoky, and spicy chili featuring dried red chiles, chocolate, and a blend of pork and beef.
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Red Chili Nightmare

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 1050

Description

This American-style chili combines dried red chiles, warm spices, pinto beans, pork sausage, coarse-ground beef, almonds, sesame seeds, tomato paste, and a touch of milk chocolate. Long simmering brings the ingredients together into a thick, hearty dish with savory, spicy, earthy, and subtly sweet flavors. It is a substantial main course well suited to cold-weather meals and slow cooking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried pinto beans and soak them in water overnight.
  2. Drain the soaked beans and place them in a heavy saucepan with enough water to cover by about 2 inches.
  3. Bring the beans to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer partially covered for about 45 minutes, or until tender but still firm.
  4. Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid, and set aside.
  5. Melt the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the cooked beans and fry them lightly until they begin to crisp. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  6. Melt the bacon drippings in a large, heavy pot over medium heat.
  7. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent.
  8. Add the country-style pork sausage and coarse-ground beef, breaking the meat apart as it cooks.
  9. Add the garlic, anise, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, black pepper, paprika, nutmeg, cumin, oregano, sesame seeds, and almonds.
  10. Cook the meat and spice mixture, stirring occasionally, until the meat is thoroughly browned.
  11. Add the reserved bean cooking liquid, fried beans, dried red chiles, chile caribe, milk chocolate, tomato paste, vinegar, lemon juice, and chopped tortilla.
  12. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  13. Simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Add additional water or reserved bean liquid as necessary to maintain a thick, chunky consistency.
  14. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1050kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68.0g105%
Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 950mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 69.0g23%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g60%
Sugars 15.0g
Protein 55.0g111%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili, pinto beans, red chiles, smoky, spicy, comfort food, beef, pork sausage, chocolate, slow cooked, hearty, spices, cumin, anise, dinner, stew, protein, rustic, bold flavor, winter meal
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