COOK'S ILLUSTRATED "ULTIMATE CHILI"
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place Ancho chilies in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat; toast, stirring frequently, until flesh is dry and fragrant, 4-6 minutes, reducing heat if chilies begin to smoke. Transfer to bowl of food processor and cool. Do not wash out skillet. Add arbol chilies, cornmeal, oregano, cumin, cocoa, and1 teaspoon salt to food processor with toasted ancho chilies; process until finely ground, about 2 minutes. With processor running, very slowly add ½ cup broth until smooth, thick paste forms, about 45 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Transfer to small bowl. Place onions in now-empty processor bowl and pulse until roughly chopped, about four 1-second pulses. Add jalapenos and pulse until consistency of chunky salsa, about four 1-second pulses, scraping down bowl as necessary. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until any exuded moisture has evaporated and vegetables are softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chili paste, tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and molasses; stir until chili paste is thoroughly combined. Add remaining 2 cups broth and beans; bring to boil then reduce heat to simmer. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pat beef dry with paper towels and sprinkle with 1 tsp salt. Add half of beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer meat to Dutch oven. Add ½ bottle lager to skillet, scraping bottom of pan to loosen any browned bits, and bring to simmer. Transfer lager to Dutch oven. Repeat with remaining oil, beef, and lager. Once last addition of lager has been added to Dutch oven, stir to combine and return mixture to simmer. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Cook until meat is fully tender, 1 ½ to 2 hours. Let chili stand, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir well and season to taste with salt. Serve with desired condiments.
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Alexis Byers
[email protected]This chili is the best I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.
Sarah London
[email protected]I've made this chili several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a potluck or a party.
Bigg L
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chili, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It's not too spicy and the flavors are really well-balanced.
Bhai Bikash
[email protected]This chili was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Confidence
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Frank Bogacsi
[email protected]This chili is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Faraz Jutt
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the addition of dark chocolate at first, but it really does add a unique and delicious flavor to the chili. I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Hsanain Khan
[email protected]This chili is so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Sonny Koleman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my chili turned out amazing! The beef was tender, the veggies were perfectly cooked, and the broth was flavorful and rich. Definitely a keeper!
zack zack
[email protected]This chili is absolutely delicious! I made it for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor and the perfect amount of spice.
Chitra Thapa
[email protected]I've been making chili for years, but this recipe is by far the best I've ever tried. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and hearty chili that the whole family loves.
mahmoud Elhawaree
[email protected]This chili recipe is a game-changer! The flavors are incredibly rich and complex, and the texture is perfect. I especially love the addition of the dark chocolate and ancho chili powder, which give it a unique and smoky flavor.