My girlfriend's husband is Scott. She has spent a LOT of time over the years trying to perfect the perfect chili recipe and this is it. Mark loves this packaged in individual freezer bags that are the perfect individual size for him to put over a hotdog. When a man is in heaven with a chili dog - you are happy to oblige.
Scott's Favorite Chili
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lb 85% lean ground meat
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp ancho chili powder
- 1 Tbsp chipotle power
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp cornmeal
- 3 C beef broth
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 C tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp molasses (optional)
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
Steps
- Combine ground beef, salt, baking soda and 1 Tbsp water.
- Using your hands, mix till evenly combined.
- Let sit on counter for 20 minutes.
- Over medium heat, heat the oil.
- Add onions, garlic, red pepper and cook till softened - 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add beef and increase heat to high. Cook till brown 10 to 12 minutes (beef will release a lot of liquid, do not drain till instructed).
- Add chili powders, cumin, oregano, coriander, paprika and cinnamon. Cook stirring frequently for 1 to 2 minutes until well mixed and fragrant.
- Stir in cornmeal, broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and molasses and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2 hours.
- Skim off excess fat off the surface. Stir in lime juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For thinner chili, add a bit of water. To thicken, continue cooking uncovered.
Notes
- Add 1/2 fresh chili poblano or jalapeno
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