Riata Grande Chili

This robust Mexican-style chili combines lean pork loin and beef brisket with a complex blend of spices, tequila, and beer. Slow-simmered for hours, the dish develops deep, savory flavors enhanced by masa harina and fresh jalapeños. It is a satisfying, protein-rich main course perfect for family dinners.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 1589

Description

This robust Mexican-style chili combines lean pork loin and beef brisket with a complex blend of spices, tequila, and beer. Slow-simmered for hours, the dish develops deep, savory flavors enhanced by masa harina and fresh jalapeños. It is a satisfying, protein-rich main course perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

3 lbs Lean pork loin, cubed
4 cloves Garlic, crushed
3 lbs Lean beef brisket, cubed
1/2 cups Mushrooms, chopped fine
4 cups Stewed tomatoes, chopped coarse
1/4 cups Masa harina
1/2 cups Soy sauce
1/2 teaspoons Allspice
1/4 cups Tequila
4 leaves Bay leaves
1 bottles Beer
1/2 cups Tomato paste
2 medium Onions, chopped coarse
3 cups Tomato sauce
1 cups Green bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons Molasses
2 tablespoons Dried cayenne flakes
2 teaspoons Salt
3 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
2 peppers Jalapeño peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 tablespoons Chili powder
8 peppers Jalapeños, whole and gashed
4 tablespoons Fresh ground cumin

Directions

1
Sauté the meat until browned with the bell pepper, garlic, and 2 onions.
2
Mix the beer, tequila, Tabasco sauce, 1 tablespoon of cumin, allspice, and soy sauce together in your pot and bring to a slow boil.
3
When boiling, add the meat, cayenne flakes, mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, chopped jalapeños, chili powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cumin.
4
Cook at a boil for 2 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
6
Add the masa harina and stir it in slowly.
7
Recover the pot and cook for 1 more hour.
8
At this point, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cumin, cook for 5 minutes more, and serve.
9
If more liquid is needed, add beer, not water, while cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1589kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 68g105%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Cholesterol 511mg171%
Sodium 2441mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Dietary Fiber 11g44%
Sugars 13g
Protein 187g374%

* 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, mexican, pork, beef, brisket, tequila, beer, jalapeno, masa harina, cumin, chili powder, slow cooked, hearty, dinner

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