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Expand1 quart Beef Stock, divided (2 cups for peppers, 2 for beans) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 ounces Dried Chili Peppers (California or New Mexico) Ask a question about this ingredient
28 ounces can Whole, Peeled Tomatoes in Juice (Unseasoned) Ask a question about this ingredient
3 ounces Tomato Paste Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Chili Powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon Dried Oregano Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup Peanut or Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Potato Flour (or Millet Flour, avoid using starches) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound Pork Shoulder, cut into 3/4” – 1” cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound Chuck, cut into 3/4” – 1” cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces (1 1/2 cups, from about 2 medium) finely chopped Yellow Onion Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons finely minced Garlic Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup Red Wine (I used Cabernet Sauvignon) Ask a question about this ingredient
8 ounces Dried Pinto Beans, rinse and drain (no need to soak) Ask a question about this ingredient
Make vegetable purées: Remove stems from peppers, split lengthwise rinse out seeds (remove ribs if you prefer less spicy food). Place in a small saucepan, cover with 2 cups of the beef stock. Over high heat, bring mixture to a boil; once it comes to a boil, remove from heat, stir, cover and steep for at least 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile peppers are steeping, blend tomatoes through black peppers in a blender or food processer until smooth; set aside.
Ask a question about this stepWhen peppers are cool, transfer the entire mixture (peppers plus cooking liquid) to a blender or food processor (if the mixture is still warm, the top cannot be completely covered unless you want an explosion to occur – I just hold several layers of floursack towel over the small, center hole). Blend peppers until smooth; set aside.
Ask a question about this stepSear meat: In an 8 quart or large stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon or so of the oil over medium high heat. Toss the cubed meat with potato flour. Once oil is shimmering, add a single layer of meat to pan, sear for about 30 seconds to 1 minute total (just until barely colored on all sides). Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate. Repeat this process with the remaining meat, adding more oil (allow it to heat up before adding meat) to the pan as needed.
Ask a question about this stepSauté vegetables and simmer chili: Reduce the heat of the stockpot to medium. Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot, warm until shimmering. Sauté onions until they soften and become golden, about 10 minutes). Add garlic, stir well and cook until softened (a minute or two). Deglaze pan with wine, scraping up any crusty bits from the bottom.
Ask a question about this stepCook mixture, uncovered (a splatter screen is ok) for 2 1/2 or more hours, until meat is tender.
Ask a question about this stepCook beans: Once the chili is at a simmer, combine beans with the remaining 2 cups beef stock and 2 cups water in a 4 quart pot. Place over high heat, bring to a hard boil and cook for 5 minutes. Stir, cover pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer beans until soft, about 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Ask a question about this stepFinish chili: Once meat and beans are tender, drain beans (reserving cooking liquid) and stir into chili. If desired, add a little of the reserved bean broth to the chili to thin (I chose not to add any, I like mine thicker). Season chili to taste with additional salt, chili powder and/or cumin; simmer for another 30 minutes or so, allowing flavors to meld. Serve immediately or transfer to a 9x13" dish to cool before covering and placing in the refrigerator.
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Dorie is a food writer and award-winning author of ten cookbooks, her most recent being Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours.
