Spicy Beef and Bean Gourmet Chili
Spicy Beef and Bean Gourmet Chili
Ingrediënten
- 1 ½ cups dry pinto beans
- 2 quarts water
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 pounds lean beef coarsely ground
- 6 tablespoons chili powder or to taste
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 6 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces canned chopped green chilies
- 1 cup tomato juice optional
- Sour cream for serving
Instructies
- Soak dry beans in water to cover overnight; drain.
- In a large pot, add 2 quarts of water and soaked beans.
- Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid; set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy kettle, melt suet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sauté until transparent.
- Add ground beef and coarsely ground lean beef, and brown, stirring often.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings.
- Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, white pepper, salt, crushed garlic, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder, and canned green chilies.
- Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring often.
- Add tomato juice to maintain a medium consistency, or use reserved bean juice for a thinner chili.
- To serve, add warm pinto beans to the chili or serve as a side dish.
- Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this flavorful chili with a robust red wine such as a Malbec or a Zinfandel to complement its spicy and meaty profile.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 5 g
