PICADILLO-STYLE CHILI

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Spiced not spicy, our Spanish-style beef chili is light on tomatoes but big on flavor with cumin, cinnamon, and poblanos. It's served with almonds, olives, and currants that take it to the next level of deliciousness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped garlic (from 12 cloves)
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 poblano chiles, chopped, ribs and seeds removed if less heat is desired (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pounds ground beef (80 percent lean)
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
Cooked rice, sliced green olives (such as manzanilla), chopped toasted almonds, and currants, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add garlic, onion, and chiles; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and cinnamon; cook, stirring constantly, just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add beef and season with salt. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and tomatoes with their juices; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve over rice with accompaniments.

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