My "original" recipe, meaning what I did the first time I cooked it
repare the day of 8 qt pot or larger is needed.2 hour prep time. 2 hour cook time.-------------------------------Ingredients:1/3 Cup of Olive Oil1.5 pounds of "chuck roast" – make sure the pieces are cut into smaller cubes, about the size of a sugar cube. (Do not use ground beef)3.5 pounds of sausage – uncase the sausage before cooking - used 1.25 lb hot, 1.25 lb mild sausage, 1 lb Andouille (pork/beef mix3 large onions chopped - make sure to use all 3 onions even though it looks like too much, they cook down6 cloves of garlic minced5-6 large Poblano peppers1 regular sized can of tomato paste1 regular sized can of tomato soup2 tsp of cayenne pepper 2 tsp oregano2 tablespoons of dried cumin2 bay leaves½ tsp of black pepper2 tsp of salt14.5 oz of beef broth2 bottles of amber beer - used 1 Bass/Newcastle (for the peppers) and 1 Newcastle/Guinness (for the cook)1 shot of Jim Beam Black1 square (1 oz) baker’s chocolate1 can beans - used red kidney beansSour creamShredded cheese for garnishDirections:Rehydrate the peppers in 1 bottle of beer. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 min. Strain out the beer and then mince very very finely, until nearly a green paste. Set aside.In a large stock pot (8 qt. Pot or larger) heat the oil. Add the onions and cook over med heat for 5 min. Uncover and bring the heat to high and brown for another 5 min. Add the garlic and cook another for 1-2 min until fragrant. Add the cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne, and the pork. Stir until the meat browns. Add the beef and brown until most of the redness is gone. Add the chili puree, 1 bottle of beer, Jim Beam, beef broth, tomato paste, tomato soup, bakers chocolate and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 1.5 hours. Add beans, and cook for additional 0.5 hour until it has a chili like consistency. (make sure to keep uncovered while simmering) Add a little bit of sour cream and cheese. Serve.
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(i kid....going home with a venison version, then a lamb version on my list)
(i kid....going home with a venison version, then a lamb version on my list)
(i kid....going home with a venison version, then a lamb version on my list)
