This Down-Home Dig-In Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender cubes of stewing beef and pork shoulder with a rich, savory base of onions, garlic, and bell peppers. The secret lies in the slow simmering process, which melds the robust flavors of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne with the acidity of stewed tomatoes and a hint of pale ale. The result is a thick, robust stew that is both spicy and deeply satisfying. Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later, this dish brings a classic American taste to your table. Serve it hot with cornbread, over rice, or simply straight from the bowl for a true down-home experience.
Down-Home Dig-In Chili
Description
This Down-Home Dig-In Chili is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines tender cubes of stewing beef and pork shoulder with a rich, savory base of onions, garlic, and bell peppers. The secret lies in the slow simmering process, which melds the robust flavors of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne with the acidity of stewed tomatoes and a hint of pale ale. The result is a thick, robust stew that is both spicy and deeply satisfying. Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later, this dish brings a classic American taste to your table. Serve it hot with cornbread, over rice, or simply straight from the bowl for a true down-home experience.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat the lard or vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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Add the chopped stewing beef and pork shoulder to the pot and brown the meat on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
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Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the pale ale to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Add the stewed tomatoes with their liquid and the seeded, minced jalapeno peppers. Stir well to combine.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 155.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15.1g24%
- Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 2.1g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
