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DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CHILI

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DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CHILI

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chili
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Chocolate & Spice
  • SKK's Testing Notes: As Dymnyno’s says “don’t be daunted by the list of ingredients”. The recipe is well worth it and the flavors are exceptional. And it is very satisfying to make; the scent and color of the...

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    dymnyno's Notes: Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you off. This recipe is actually very simple. It builds on lots of spices,and even chocolate, plus vegetables and lean meat. Once you configure...

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Serves 8

  1. In a large pot saute' the onions in the oil until soft. Then add the peppers and garlic and continue to saute' for about 10 minutes. (don't brown) Add all the spices and the cocoa and stir to mix all the ingredients. Remove from the heat until time to add the meat.

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  2. In another large pan, brown the meats. If the sausages are in casings, remove and crumble. Break up large pieces as you saute' the meat. Cook until all pink is gone.

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  3. Add the meat to the vegetable mixture and continue to cook at medium heat. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices., the tequila and the beer and simmer for at least an hour.

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  4. To serve I usually serve in a bowl with a slice of fresh lime to squeeze over the chile. I don't add salt, but if you must...

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  5. And, of course, the chili only gets better if served the next day when the spices have really settled in.

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5 Comments on DIAMOND MOUNTAIN CHILI

Img_7717r Reply

Okay, looks like we landed just about on the same square. Almost ingredient for ingredient.(See my smokin' Helluva Chili, starting with a chocolate-pice rub on a sirloin, seared on a grill. Helluva good chili, though.... gotta admit.

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

Your smokin' chili sounds delicious, but very different from mine. I don't use beans, cilantro, corn meal, or tomato paste and I use ingredients that are not in your chili, like tequila and hot sausage to name a few.

Buddhacat Reply

Wow Vivian - the two recipes aren't remotely similar in so many ways. I am sure your recipe is wonderful but the flavor profiles between yours and dymnyno are totally different, including the ingredients.

Newliztoqueicon-2 Reply

Looks delicious - yes, waiting a day or two sounds great advice for these rich flavors.

186003_1004761561_1198459_n Reply

I should have waited a week . This recipe has loads of spices and chocolate. I love to add cocoa to savory recipes . It pairs well with a big mountain grown California Cabernet.

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