Tall Dark And Rich Chili Food

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

TALL, DARK, AND RICH CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in large, heavy pot over medium-high heat.
• Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
• Add ground beef, ground pork, and sausage.
• Saute, while breaking up the meats, for about 5 minutes.
• Drain fat.
• Add cumin, chipotle powder, crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, thyme, and cinnamon.
• Stir 2 minutes.
• Add Asian hot sauce (if using), semi-sweet chocolate, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer, and tomato paste.
• Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• (Can use a crockpot) Chili can be prepared 2 days ahead (it actually tastes better when prepared at least one day in advance).
• Add black beans and simmer 5 minutes before serving.

THICK AND CREAMY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine meat and onion in a large pan and cook until meat is browned, drain juices.
• Stir in 1 flour,.
• Add tomatoes, soup, mushrooms and kidney beans.
• Add seasonings, stir.
• Bring to boil, then simmer on low for 1 hour stirrng occasionally.

MEATY THICK MAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. Drain off grease. Place the pot over medium heat, and add the onion, garlic, green pepper, red pepper and kidney beans. Cook and stir for a few minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and water, and season with chili powder. Simmer over low heat for 40 minutes uncovered.