Wednesday, November 4, 2009

One Hour Chili for an Army

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 3-5 cloves garlic, smashed and diced
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 3 lbs ground beef
  • 1 8 oz can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 16 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 16 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 16 oz can beer
  • 4 16 oz cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • juice of one lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
In a large dutch oven heat oil on a medium heat until hot. Add onions and sautee until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, flour and tomato paste and sautee a further 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the remaining ingredients except the lemon juice and simmer for 20-30 minutes. Add lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with shredded sharp cheddar, chopped green onion and/or sour cream. Yum-O!

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