Arcadian Eight Bean Chili

Portions:24
Cooking Time:3 hours 30 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ pound each of dried beans: kidney white, black, red, pinto, and navy
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 5 large onions peeled and chopped
  • cup minced garlic
  • ¼ cup toasted coriander seeds ground
  • ¼ cup ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup paprika
  • ¼ cup cayenne pepper or to taste
  • ½ cup ground dried Poblano chili peppers
  • 108 ounces 1 #10 can Italian plum tomatoes, with juice
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 5 pounds lean ground beef
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, soak the dried beans together overnight in water to cover.
  • Drain the soaked beans and add fresh water to cover.
  • Cook at a simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are just tender.
  • While the beans are simmering, heat a large skillet.
  • Mince the bacon and cook it until it begins to crisp.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the skillet with the bacon and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add all the spices (toasted coriander seeds, ground cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, and ground dried Poblano chili peppers) to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the Italian plum tomatoes with their juice and the beer to the skillet.
  • Simmer for half an hour.
  • In another pan, cook the ground beef until the pink color disappears.
  • Drain any excess fat.
  • Add the cooked ground beef to the tomato mixture in the skillet.
  • Once the beans are fully cooked, drain them, reserving the liquid, and add the beans to the meat/tomato mixture in the skillet.
  • Salt to taste and let the mixture simmer for about 1 hour.
  • If it is too dry, add some of the reserved bean liquid.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this hearty and spicy Arcadian Eight Bean Chili with a robust red wine like Zinfandel or Syrah. The bold flavors of the chili will complement the richness of the wine. If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, try serving it with a cold glass of ginger beer for a refreshing contrast.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 20 g | Sugar: 5 g
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Course Chili / Main Dish
Cuisine American