Labadie Recipe Database

Name Classic Chili Number of People 12 List of Ingredients 1 T canola oil 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 3 medium onions, finely chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced 5 T tomato paste 2 T chili powder 2 T ground cumin 1 T ground coriander 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup brewed coffee  3 - 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juices 3 - 15 oz. cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 T. red wine vinegar Description Heat 1 T oil in an 8-qt. pot over medium-high heat.  Add beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 7 minutes.  Add onion, garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.  Stir in tomato paste, all the spices and salt and continue to cook until the vegetables are well coated and mixture darkens a bit and becomes fragrant.  Stir in coffee, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot, and then add tomatoes with their juices, beans and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened, about 30 minutes.  Remove from heat, stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Time prep 35 minutes, cook hour 15 minutes Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Options:  black beans instead of kidney, ground turkey instead of beef, add diced bell peppers with onions. Toppings optional:  pickled jalapeno, salsa verde, tortilla chips or diced jicama Image