Red Beef Chili
"Bobby Flay brings his signature heat to this chili with layers of rich, spicy flavors. The onions and chiles are sauteed in reduced beer and chocolate, and maple syrup is stirred in at the end for sweetness. A dollop of toasted cumin crema on top adds a cool, creamy finish to this red-hot dish...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
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4 pounds bottom round beef, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons ground cumin
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One 12-ounce bottle dark beer
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1 large red onion, finely diced
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon seeded and chopped habanero
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1 Thai bird chile, seeded and chopped
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1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
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1/2 poblano, seeded and chopped
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1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
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1 tablespoon cascabel chile powder
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1 tablespoon chipotle pepper puree
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1 tablespoon pasilla chile powder
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1 teaspoon New Mexican chile powder
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5 cups homemade chicken stock, canned low-sodium broth or water
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One 16-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained and pureed
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2 tablespoons finely chopped semisweet chocolate
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2 tablespoons maple syrup, or more as needed
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1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
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1/2 cup Mexican crema or creme fraeche
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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