Chili is one of those dishes that everyone has their own special recipe for, which they swear by as being the best. Mine is no different! Meaty, and spicy. I like to start with a mix of lean ground beef and a roll of hot pork sausage, plenty of beans, chunks of chopped tomatoes, and some tomato paste to thicken it up a bit. Then, some beer. It adds so much great flavor to the chili, and I’m always looking for an excuse to cook with the stuff. But, you could certainly use beef broth for your cooking liquid as well. A couple hours simmering on the stove and you’ve got a delicious and hearty meal that’s always a family favorite. Leftovers are good for days, and great to re-invent into so many applications
I love to switch it up using a chuck roast instead of the ground beef and sausage. Or, using black and pinto beans in place of the kidneys. It’s so easy to make your own! So, if you’re still looking for that one perfect chili recipe, give this one a try! It’s our favorite, and it might just become yours too.
Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 9 hour and 20 mins Total Time: 9 hour 45mins
Chili con Carne
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground sirloin 1 lb Jimmy Dean sausage (like any sausage will do) 1 large onion(chopped) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 6 Tbsp chili powder 3 Tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 (15 oz) can light kidney beans 1 (15 oz) can dark kidney beans 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (12 oz) can or bottle beer (your favorite is fine) 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Instructions: 1. In a an oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef and sausage until browned well. Remove from pan into a bowl. Drain most of the rendered fat from the pan. 2. Throw onions into the pan and cook until onions are softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add in the tomato paste and spices, and cook for about 3 minutes – until the tomato paste darkens in color. Add in the beef and sausage, tomatoes, beans, and beer. If it looks like it needs a little more liquid, add a splash of water. 3. Cover, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cook over low heat for about 1hour & 20 minutes. You could also cook up to this point, then place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving. Serve with your favorite toppings.
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