Numero Uno Chili
Description
This robust chili combines coarsely ground beef and pork with dark red kidney beans, tomato juice, and beef stock. It is seasoned with a complex blend of chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a deep, savory flavor. The dish simmers until thick and rich, making it a satisfying and protein-packed main course.Ingredients
Directions
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In a lg skillet, over med heat, warm the oil.
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Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile in a 4 to 5 qt.
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heavy flameproof casserole or Dutch oven over med heat, combine beef and pork.
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Season with 2 T salt and
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cook , stirring often, until meat has lost all its pink color and is evenly crumbled, about 20 minutes.
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Scrape onions into casserole with meats.
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Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
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Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
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Stir in tomato juice and beef stock.
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Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
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Taste, correct seasonings and simmer another 30 minutes or until chili is thickened to your liking.
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Stir in garlic.
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To thicken chili further or to bind any surface fats, stir in the optional cornmeal.
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Stir in the beans and simmer another 5 minutes.
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Winner of the 1985 NY State Chili Cook-Off
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1341.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 83.8g129%
- Saturated Fat 27.5g138%
- Cholesterol 358.7mg120%
- Sodium 1240.5mg52%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.4g6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.6g31%
- Sugars 2.3g
- 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.
chili, beef, pork, kidney beans, cocoa, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, oregano, tomato juice, beef stock, garlic, onions, cornmeal, mexican, hearty, simmered, spicy
