Dallas Chili

This hearty Dallas-style chili features coarse-ground beef brisket simmered for over 12 hours with a complex blend of chiles, spices, and unsweetened chocolate. The long cooking process develops deep, savory flavors while the beer and chocolate add richness and depth. Serve with cornbread or over rice for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 2786

Description

This hearty Dallas-style chili features coarse-ground beef brisket simmered for over 12 hours with a complex blend of chiles, spices, and unsweetened chocolate. The long cooking process develops deep, savory flavors while the beer and chocolate add richness and depth. Serve with cornbread or over rice for a satisfying, protein-packed meal.

Directions

1
Combine the beef with the ground chile, caribe, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic, bay leaves, gumbo file, cumin, woodruff (if used), paprika, and salt.
2
Heat the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
3
Add the meat-and-spice mixture to the pot.
4
Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
5
Stir in the remaining ingredients (including the chocolate, if used, and the optional chicken fat and liquid hot pepper sauce).
6
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 hours longer, adding more beer or water and stirring as needed.
9
Skim off fat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2786kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 138g213%
Saturated Fat 55g275%
Cholesterol 551mg184%
Sodium 2400mg100%
Total Carbohydrate 161g54%
Dietary Fiber 38g152%
Sugars 47g
Protein 204g408%

* 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: dallas, chili, beef, brisket, chile, chocolate, beer, slow-cooked, american, tex-mex, spicy, comfort-food

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