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Expand1/4 cup olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground veal Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound ground beef (or bison) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound italian sausage meat, sweet or hot, removed from casing Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups diced onions Ask a question about this ingredient
7 tablespoons chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder (be sure it is unsweetened!) Ask a question about this ingredient
6 cloves garlic, minced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons ground cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon dried oregano (Mexican if you can find it) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 14.5 oz cans crushed tomatoes, San Marzano if possible Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces beer, whatever you have around Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup tomato paste Ask a question about this ingredient
3 15 oz cans cannelini beans (or other small white bean, or your preferred bean) Ask a question about this ingredient
Heat oil in large pot till shimmering, then add onions and cook till translucent.
Ask a question about this stepAdd garlic and meats (sausage meat removed from casing) and cook till lightly browned. I use a potato masher to break the meat up as it cooks.
Ask a question about this stepAdd spices and herbs and tomato paste and cook additional 10 minutes
Ask a question about this stepAdd tomatoes with juice, beer, and cocoa powder and simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepAdd beans and cook 10 minutes to heat through.
Ask a question about this stepFor best flavor refrigerate overnight and then reheat slowly over med-low heat on stovetop or in a slow cooker on low.
Ask a question about this stepYou can substitute ground turkey meat and turkey sausage for a lighter version, or Smart Ground meat substitute for vegetarians.
Ask a question about this stepFor parties, I love setting up a Chili Bar. I will make a regular version, and either a turkey or veggie version and lay out the following for people to really customize their perfect bowl! Topping Bar: Tater Tots Tortilla Strips Shredded Cheeses (sharp cheddar, pepper jack, goat cheese) Chopped onions Chopped roasted chilies (jalapenos or Anaheim or pepperdew) Chopped roasted sweet red peppers Guacamole or Chopped Avocado Lime Wedges Cheez-it crackers Fritos Nacho Cheese Sauce (one large brick Velveeta melted with one can Ro-tel diced tomatoes and green chilies with the juice) Black olives green olives Chopped cilantro Chopped parsley Julienned jicama Roasted Corn (cut off the cob) Fresh chopped tomatoes Red Pepper Flakes Different Hot Sauces Corn Bread Croutons (make a not-too-sweet cornbread recipe, let sit overnight, cut into squares, spray with cooking spray and toast in a 400 degree oven for 5-10 minutes until crisp) Sour Cream Jalapeno Oil (blend fresh jalapeno with olive oil and strain) For fun bases: Baked Potatoes (regular and sweet) Fried Tortilla baskets (corn and/or flour) Shredded lettuce for making taco salads Cooked macaroni or spaghetti (toss in olive oil to prevent sticking) Cooked Rice (toss in olive oil to prevent sticking)
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Michael is a food critic and established cookbook author -- Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking is the most recent addition to his vast body of work.
Tried this recipe with dried beans from Rancho Gordo and home made chili powder(pan roasted dried chiles and garlic pan roasted til black from another recipe in this contest). Had an open bottle of red wine so used that instead of beer and had to leave out the meat b/o my son the Vegetarian Critic. Even though I substituted it was inspiring to make a new recipe instead of my tried and true on a Sunday afternoon. Everyone said it was the best chile ever over rice for Sunday supper. Thanks!