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weeknight chili

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Recipe by
Janus Joy Miller
@earth2joy
Friendswood, TX

This is the super quick version of my prize-winning chili. It's pretty good, too, and ready in about an hour.

yield 8 to 10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For weeknight chili

  • 1 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1 lb
    argentinian fresh pork chorizo
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 2 lg
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lg
    pasillo pepper, chopped
  • 1 lg
    jalapeno, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole cumin seed, crushed
  • 1 dash
    cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 c
    ipa beer
  • 1 pt
    water
  • 2 can
    stewed tomatoes (14 oz size)
  • 1 can
    black or pinto beans (14 oz size)
  • OPTIONAL SERVING SUGGESTIONS
  • roasted corn
  • tortilla chips
  • fresh hot tortillas
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped jalapeno
  • chopped red onion
  • grated cheddar (smoked and/or regular)
  • salsa
  • creme fraiche
  • queso fresco

How To Make weeknight chili

  • 1
    In a large skillet over medium-hot heat, brown beef and chorizo together, leaving it mostly in spoon size chunks. Don't stir it too much or let it get too grainy. Chorizo is already salted, so don't add salt here.
  • 2
    Once meat is browned, sprinkle in flour and cook for about a minute more.
  • 3
    Add onions and peppers, and cook until translucent - about five minutes.
  • 4
    Add spices, tomatoes, beer, and water to just cover.
  • 5
    Let simmer about half an hour, then stir in beans.
  • 6
    Simmer another 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve hot with optional toppings.
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