Classic Chili (with Beef and Beans)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons neutral oil
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 large poblano pepper (diced)
• 2 small jalapenos (diced)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 30 oz canned fire-roasted tomatoes ((two 15-ounce cans))
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup beer of choice (stout or porter for a rich flavor, pale ale for bitter hoppy flavor, lager for smooth, nutty and sweet flavor)
• 30 oz canned red kidney beans ((two 15-ounce cans) drained and rinsed (or pinto, black, etc), )
• Sour cream
• Avocado or guacamole
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Scallions (sliced)
• Cilantro (roughly chopped)
• Jalapeno (sliced)
• Corn bread or corn muffins
• Tortilla chips
• Frito chips

Instructions

1. 1

   In a 5-quart or larger Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the beef with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Brown for 10-15 minutes, breaking up large chunks. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

2. 2

   If there’s excess fat, remove all but 2 tablespoons. Add onion, bell pepper, poblano, and jalapeno. Sauté until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cocoa powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cinnamon. Cook 2-3 minutes, until tomato paste darkens and spices coat the vegetables.

4. 4

   Add the browned beef back to the pot and stir in Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, fire-roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and beer.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour and up to 2 hours to deepen flavors, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   About 10 minutes before serving, stir in beans.

7. 7

   Ladle into bowls and serve with your desired toppings!