BIG BEND TEXAS-STYLE CHILI

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The saying goes that there are as many chili recipes in Texas as there are Texans; why, even LBJ, the late president, had his own favorite recipe. There are many schools of thought when it comes to the subject of chili. Some purists favor chopped beef, others ground beef, as here; some swear by kidney beans, others dismiss them as an adulteration! Whatever their preferences, chili fans should know that every fall in Terlingua, a hamlet nestled in the mountainous Big Bend area of southwestern Texas, a national chili cookoff is held that arouses considerable passions. Grizzled old hands and aspiring cooks alike converge on the area from all quarters and enjoy one another's company as well as the world-class chili. Since this dish contains dark beer, consider using the same beer as a beverage. A lighter style of red wine such as a Beaujolais or Italian Bardolino will also work well with this flavors. Most chili dishes actually taste better the next day, after the flavors have had time to marinate and marry. You can use black beans instead of kidney beans if you prefer, or a mixture of the two.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 onions, diced
1 1/2 lbs lean high-quality ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pure red chili powder
4 roma tomatoes, blanched, peeled, and diced (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup beef stock
1 cup dark beer
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons minced oregano
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a arge saucepan. Add the garlic and onions, and saute over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the beef and saute for 7 to 8 minutes longer, while stirring frequently, or until the beef is well browned on all sides. Season with salt and pepper, stir in the chili powder, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, beer, vinegar, cumin, oregano, and parsley, and stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, turn down the heat to low, and cook, covered, for 45 minutes. Add the beans and cook for 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.4, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 92.1, Sodium 666, Carbohydrate 30, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 34.1

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