So, for my first day back I wanted to revisit my last recipe. Chili is a fall favorite and a minor change has made a BIG difference! It was delicious before, so what's that new, fun, secret ingredient? One word, BACON. I mean, doesn't bacon make everything better?
***DISCLAIMER: THIS RECIPE IS NOT FOR VEGANS, VEGETARIANS OR THOSE ON A DIET***
Now that you've been warned, please enjoy this perfected, and scrumptious recipe!!
Also, remember to buy only the freshest, organic meats and vegetables, it truly makes a difference.
Oink!
Farmhouse Chili
2-1/2 lbs. organic grass fed ground beef, as lean as possible
1 lb. organic ground pork
1 lb. organic uncured bacon, diced
1/2 organic large red onion, chopped
5 organic garlic cloves, chopped
8 oz. organic tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups organic beef broth
1 bottle of mild beer (Stella Artois is awesome for this)
3 Tbsp. organic chili powder
2 Tbsp. organic ground cumin
2 Tbsp. organic instant beef bouillon
2 tsp. organic paprika
2 tsp. organic dried oregano
1 Tbsp. organic dark brown sugar
1 tsp. organic ground coriander
2 tsp. hot sauce, to taste
1 tsp. organic unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. instant coffee grounds
1 tsp. organic flour
1 tsp. organic yellow cornmeal
2 tsp. warm water
In a large, heavy bottomed pot, brown half of beef, pork and half the bacon until almost fully cooked. Drain, and set aside. Brown remaining meat, and drain, reserving 4 Tbsp. grease for pan. Place grease, onions and garlic back in pan. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add meat back in, along with tomato sauce, broth, beer, chili powder, cumin, coriander, bouillon, paprika, oregano, brown sugar, hot sauce, instant coffee and chili powder.
Stir until well combined. Bring to boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer. Simmer on low-medium for 3 hours.
In a small bowl, mix together flour and cornmeal. Slowly add water, stirring constantly. Stir into chili, recover and cook an additional 30 minutes.
In a frying pan, cook the remaining bacon slices until crispy. Crumble on top of chili along with cheese, diced onion and crumbled corn chips.
Dive in!
