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Joe Cooper’S Chili

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This hearty American-style chili features ground or cubed beef simmered for two hours with dried chilies, bay leaves, and a blend of spices including cumin, paprika, and cayenne. The dish is thickened with flour and cornmeal for a rustic, satisfying texture. It offers a deep, savory flavor profile perfect for cold weather or family gatherings.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 2130.7
Description
This hearty American-style chili features ground or cubed beef simmered for two hours with dried chilies, bay leaves, and a blend of spices including cumin, paprika, and cayenne. The dish is thickened with flour and cornmeal for a rustic, satisfying texture. It offers a deep, savory flavor profile perfect for cold weather or family gatherings.
Ingredients
  • 3 pound Beef, ground or cubed
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 1 quart Water
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 8 Dry Chilie pods *OR*
  • 6 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 3 teaspoon Salt
  • 10 Garlic Cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 3 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cocoa (optional)
  • 3 tablespoon Flour
  • 6 tablespoon Cornmeal
Directions
  1. 1
    In a six-quart pot,
  2. 2
    sear meat in hot olive oil, stirring constantly over high
  3. 3
    heat until grey, but not brown.
  4. 4
    Add water and mix well.
  5. 5
    Add bay leaves now, but remove and discard after 15 minutes of cooking.
  6. 6
    Simmer covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Add remaining ingredients, except for flour and cornmeal.
  8. 8
    Cocoa should be added now.
  9. 9
    Simmer, stirring frequently, for 30 minutes.
  10. 10
    Skim off any excess fat.
  11. 11
    Adjust seasonings and add flour and cornmeal blended with a little cold water to make a paste.
  12. 12
    Cook, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until chili is the desired comsistency

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2130.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 83.1g128%
Saturated Fat 25.3g127%
Cholesterol 265.6mg89%
Sodium 1500mg63%
Total Carbohydrate 236.9g79%
Dietary Fiber 41.4g166%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 123.9g248%

* 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: american, beef, black, blending, cayenne, chili, chilie, chopped, cloves, cocoa, coopers, cornmeal, cubed, cumin, flour, fresh, ground, joe, leaves, main
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