Superb Chili

I didn’t really like chili a long time ago , but for some reason , my taste has changed . Before i got pregnant 8 years ago , i started liking it ,but then during pregnancy i hated it . After my son was born , chili , was something that i can have , but it’s okay if i  never had them anymore . I was always looking for a delicious recipe for chili . Ever since my son was born , i started to have interest to cook anything from scratch , and that’s how i ended up searching and searching for a good recipe for chili . Instead of depending on a pre packaged seasoning the store sells .

I ran across this recipe , a combination of beef and pork , and all the spices that i have on hand and that i used quite a bit actually . This chili turned out to be very delicious , flavorful , and overall , it’s really worth to keep !

 

Directions : 

8 strips of thick slice applewood smoked bacon

1 large onion , finely chopped

2 medium shallots , finely chopped

5 cloves of garlic , minced

1 red bell pepper , chopped

1 green bell pepper , chopped

3 tbsp. of chili powder

1 tbsp. of chipotle chili powder

2 tsp. of dry oregano

1 tbsp. of smoked paprika

kosher salt and fresh black pepper

1 lb of extra lean ground beef

1 lb of ground sweet sausage

1 cup  of beer , i used guiness

24 oz. crushed tomatoes

24 oz. diced tomatoes with the juice

14 oz can red kidney beans

14 oz. chili beans

green onion

cheese

1. In a heavy dutch oven , brown the bacon until crispy , and then add the chopped onion , shallot , garlic , bell peppers , and the spices . Stir and cook for few minutes until it smells really good and the vegetable is slightly tender . Add the beef and the pork , and cook about 4-5 minutes .

2. Then add bottle of beer , the crushed tomatoes , diced tomatoes , beans and stir . Bring to boil , then simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes . Adjust the seasoning , you might want to add more salt or pepper or pinch of sugar if it’s too acidic . ‘

3. Serve hot in a bowl , and sprinkle with shredded cheese , sprinkle with green onion and sour cream if you’d like .