Amongst Kevin's many talents, he knows how to make award winning chili. Below is the recipe and instructions on how to make a pot.
| Ingreident | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dried Ancho Chiles | 4 |
| Vegetable Oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Ground Beef | 3 lbs |
| Yellow Onions, finely chopped | 2 |
| Fresh Garlic | 6 cloves |
| Jalapeno, finely chopped | 1 |
| Dried Oregano | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground Cumin | 2 teaspoons |
| Cayenne Pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Tomato Paste | 2 tablespoons |
| Lager Beer | 2 12oz. bottles |
| Pinto Bins, Drained and Rinsed | 3 cans |
| Beef Stock | 3 cups |
| Chopped Ripe Tomatoes | 2.5 cups |
| Kosher Salt | 2 tablespoons |
1. Tear ancho chiles into pieces, discarding seeds and stems. In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, toast chiles over medium-high, stirring occasionally until very fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer toasted ancho chiles to a food processor or spice mill and process until very finely ground. Set aside.
2. Add oil to pot and heat over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally to break beef into small pieces, until well browned (about 6 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
3. Add onion to pot and cook briefly over medium-high until barely softened, about 2 minutes. The secret is to undercook the onions.
4. Using a garlic press, press garlic directly into the pot, 1 clove at a time. Then stir in jalapeños, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper and tomato paste. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add beer and continue to cook, stirring and scraping the pan, about 7 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, put beans in a large bowl and mash briefly with a potato masher until broken up but not fully mashed.
6. Add mashed beans, stock, tomatoes, salt, and cooked beef to pot. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low to maintain simmer and cook 2 hours so everything gets to know each other in the pot. Remove from heat, uncover and let stand at least 1 hour (can also be refrigerated 8 hours or overnight).
7. Reheat gently, taste and add more salt if necessary, and serve with your favorite toppings. We recommend chopped scallions, shredded Jack cheese and sour cream.