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Fried Beef Sauce

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This robust American chili features a deep, smoky base made from a homemade pot likker of collard greens and smoked pork jowls. It is loaded with smoked chuck roast, ground beef, pinto beans, and a complex blend of roasted spices, chipotles, and fish sauce. The long simmering process creates a rich, savory, and spicy dish perfect for serving with cornbread.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 4994.6
Description
This robust American chili features a deep, smoky base made from a homemade pot likker of collard greens and smoked pork jowls. It is loaded with smoked chuck roast, ground beef, pinto beans, and a complex blend of roasted spices, chipotles, and fish sauce. The long simmering process creates a rich, savory, and spicy dish perfect for serving with cornbread.
Ingredients
  • collard greens
  • water
  • Tabasco peppers
  • smoked pork jowls
  • garlic, peeled
  • distilled vinegar
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • pot likker
  • bay leaves
  • smoked chuck roast
  • ground beef
  • pinto beans
  • canned tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • tomato paste
  • chipotle peppers, roughly shredded
  • red jalapeno peppers, chopped
  • habanero pepper, chopped
  • onions, chopped
  • garlic, pressed
  • whole cumin seeds, roasted
  • whole black mustard seeds, roasted
  • cumin powder
  • paprika
  • oregano, crushed
  • dried shrimp
  • black pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • nuoc nam (fish sauce)
  • beer
Directions
  1. 1
    First, make the pot likker. Wash and soak the collard greens, remove the leaves from the stems, and put into a large pot.
  2. 2
    Add water, vinegar, Tabasco peppers, garlic cloves, onion, smoked pork jowl, and black pepper.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for six to eight hours.
  4. 4
    Remove and reserve collards for another meal; strain pot likker and reserve.
  5. 5
    Add pinto beans and bay leaves to the pot likker, bring to a boil, and simmer until beans are semi-soft.
  6. 6
    Cut smoked chuck roast into bite-sized chunks and add to the pot.
  7. 7
    Fry up hamburger, drain fat, chop, and add to the pot.
  8. 8
    In a small frying pan roast the cumin and mustard seeds, crush in a mortar and pestle, and add to the chili.
  9. 9
    Add all other ingredients, bring to a boil, heat, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10
    Remove from heat, and serve. Serving Ideas: Cornbread, Dixie Beer. Notes: Nuoc nam (Vietnamese fish sauce) can be found in most Asian markets.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 4994.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.1g121%
Saturated Fat 21.1g106%
Cholesterol 283.8mg95%
Sodium 7422.7mg310%
Total Carbohydrate 886.8g296%
Dietary Fiber 200.8g804%
Sugars 110.1g
Protein 281.9g564%

* 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, beef, smoked pork, pot likker, collards, tex-mex, comfort food, spicy, slow cooked, american, beans, chipotle, fish sauce, hearty
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