Spicy Beef and Three-Chile Chili
Spicy Beef and Three-Chile Chili
Ingrediënten
- 3 dried New Mexico chiles
- 2 chipotle chiles
- 1 habanero chile
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- ½ pound minced beef
- 15 ounces canned tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans
Instructies
- Cut the tops off the dried chiles.
- Toast them in a hot frying pan for a few minutes until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for 20 minutes.
- After soaking, liquidize the chiles with some of the soaking water.
- Roughly chop the habanero and garlic, then add them to the blender along with the cumin and oregano.
- Puree until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry the chopped onion until softened.
- Add the minced beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chile puree, canned tomatoes, and kidney beans.
- Cover and simmer for at least half an hour.
- Uncover the chili, raise the heat slightly, and allow excess liquid to evaporate for about 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair this spicy beef and three-chile chili with a medium-bodied red wine such as a Merlot or a Malbec. The wine’s fruity notes will balance the heat from the chiles, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 7 g
