MEXICAN-STYLE BEEF AND BEAN CHILI

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Channel the flavors of mole into this meaty chili with cinnamon and cocoa powder.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 3h

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
4 cloves unpeeled garlic
2 poblano chiles
1 onion, quartered
1 serrano chile
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 3-pound piece beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
One 12-ounce bottle beer, preferably Mexican lager-style
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
Diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven broiler.
  • Spread the tomatoes, garlic, poblanos, onion, and Serrano chile out on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, flipping until charred on all sides, about 3 minutes for the garlic and 10 minutes for the rest of the vegetables. Cool slightly and then core the tomatoes, stem the chiles and peel the garlic. Transfer all of the charred vegetables to a blender and pulse into coarse sauce.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over high heat. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper and working in batches, add the beef the oil and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per batch. Transfer the meat to a large plate as it is browned.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, flour, oregano, chipotle powder and cinnamon to the pan drippings and whisk to make a paste. Stir in the beer and 2 cups water. Return the meat to the Dutch oven along with the collected juices, the tomato-pepper mixture and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the beans bring back to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours more. Stir in the cocoa powder and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve with diced avocado, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaves, Cotija cheese and lime wedges.

Sonu Godiya
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I didn't like this chili at all. It was too bland and it didn't have any flavor.


Khuram Hussain
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I thought this chili was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


issa haruna
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This chili is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I'll just reduce the amount of chili powder next time.


Hristina Mihajlovic
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I wasn't sure how this chili would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really delicious.


Ngozi Igwegbe
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I made this chili for my friends and they all loved it. They said it was the best chili they'd ever had.


Oshawn Marsden
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This is the first time I've made chili and it turned out great. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Qudus Tijani (Successful Pablo)
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I love that this chili is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Tensie Wilma
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This chili is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very economical meal.


Hamad khan Khan
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I've been making this chili for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Arefin Tithi
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I was really impressed with this chili. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


Leeroy Kowalski
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This is the best chili recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and it has the perfect amount of spice.


Jim Barbour
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Huzafa Huzafa
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This chili is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Zar Khail
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the corn and bell peppers.


Waseem Chadhar
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I've made this chili several times and it's always been a success. The flavors are amazing and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Hedayet ollah Hedayet ollah
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This chili is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.