Numero Uno
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. olive oil ⓘ
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.) ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef ⓘ
- 1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork
- 2 tsp. salt ⓘ
- 1/3 c. mild unseasoned chili powder ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. ground cumin ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. dried oregano ⓘ
- 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp. cinnamon ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 4 c. tomato juice ⓘ
- 3 c. beef stock or canned ⓘ
- 8 medium garlic cloves, minced ⓘ
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener) ⓘ
- 2 (16 oz. each) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed ⓘ
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium heat warm oil, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 20 minutes.
- In a 4 1/2 to 5-quart heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine beef and pork.
- Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until meat is brown, about 20 minutes.
- Scrape the onions into casserole with the meat.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato juice and beef stock and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Taste, correct the seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in garlic.
- To thicken the chili further or bind any surface fats, stir in the optional cornmeal.
- Stir in beans and simmer another 5 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1039
kcal
52% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).