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Halftime Chili

 

A superbowl must-have...
 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

1 ½ cups 

 

chopped onion

 

6 large 

 

garlic cloves, chopped

 

3 lbs 

 

ground beef

 

5 Tbs 

 

chili powder

 

1 Tbs 

 

ground cumin

 

1 tsp 

 

dried basil

 

1 stick 

 

cinnamon

 

3 bay 

 

leaves

 

½ tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

½ tsp 

 

dried thyme

 

2 mild 

 

jalapeños, seeded and chopped finely

 

28 oz 

 

can crushed tomatoes with puree

 

14 ½ oz 

 

can chicken broth

 

12 oz 

 

bottle of beer

 

6 oz 

 

can tomato paste

 

½ cup 

 

barbecue sauce

 

15 oz 

 

can prepared chili beans

 

 

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add beef and sauté until brown, about 5 min. Add chili powder, cumin, basil, cinnamon, bay leaves, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in jalapeños, tomatoes, broth, beer, tomato paste, and barbeque sauce. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour and 15 min. Mix in beans and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

 

 Cooking Tips

*This can be prepared up to 3 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold, then cover. Re-warm over low heat before serving.

*Try adding a variety of things: a bunch of fresh cilantro, different kinds of beans, cheese, sour cream, ground veal or turkey.

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