WHITNEY'S CHILI

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Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1.5 lb of filet mingon,cut into 1" cubes
5-6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chile powder (I usually use a combo of several: ancho, chile de arbol, classic chile powder, New Mexican chile powder, etc.)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste
1 Tbsp cumin
1 Tbsp oregano
salt & pepper to taste
1 sm can tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
2 large onions, chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes, w/ juice
3 cans pinquito beans, drained
2 cups beef broth
1 cup chopped cilantro
Garnishes:
Sour cream
Diced white onion
Chopped cilantro
Grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Put a small amount of olive oil in a large pot and heat over medium high heat. Add ground meats and sauté until brown. Add steak and garlic, sauté additional 3 minutes. Add water and add chile powder, cayenne, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, and reduce to simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and sugar, mix well and simmer additional 10 minutes. Add onions and cook uncovered at a low simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add tomatoes and beans, cook 10 minutes more. Thin as desired with beef broth (you may not use it all). Heat through, then add cilantro. Correct seasonings as desired. Best if chilled overnight and served the next day, but also good immediately. Serve with sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced white onion and cheddar cheese to garnish.