CHILI CON CARNE

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Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Beef     Tomato     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef chuck (from about 5 pounds), cut into 1/2-inch cube
2 medium onions, chopped
1 head of garlic (about 15 cloves), peeled, chopped
1/2 cup ground ancho chiles
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 12-ounce bottle dark beer
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons masa (corn tortilla mix)
Coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
Chopped green and/or red onion
Chopped fresh cilantro
Diced fresh tomatoes (optional)
Sour cream (optional)
Ingredient info: Ground ancho chiles are available in the spice section of super markets and at Latin markets. Masa (or masa harina) is sold at super markets and Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of beef; sprinkle with salt. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to large bowl. Repeat 2 more times with 2 tablespoons oil and beef.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil and onions. Sauté until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; stir 2 minutes. Add ground anchos, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add beer; stir 1 minute, scraping up browned bits. Return beef and juices to pot. Add tomatoes with juice, 2 cups water, oregano, and 2 teaspoons coarse salt. Bring chili to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar, and simmer gently until beef is just tender, 1 3/4 to 2 hours. Cool 1 hour, then chill uncovered until cold. Cover; chill overnight.
  • Spoon fat from chili. Bring chili to simmer over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste. Sprinkle masa over; stir to blend. Simmer uncovered until thickened and beef is very tender, stirring often, and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if too thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide chili among bowls. Top with garnishes and serve.

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