Meat Lovers Chili
User Reviews
3.3
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
670 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Meat Lovers Chili
Description
Meat Lovers Chili is a robust stew featuring a blend of ground beef, pork, and Italian sausage browned separately before combining. Aromatics such as onions and garlic soften in olive oil to build a flavorful base. Beer and canned crushed tomatoes form the cooking liquid, seasoned with a mix of chili powders, cumin seeds, ground cumin, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and fresh black pepper. After an initial simmer to meld flavors, pinto beans and chopped fire-roasted chilies are stirred in. Masa harina dissolved in water is added near the end to thicken the chili slightly, contributing a subtle corn flavor and giving the chili a balanced consistency.
This chili showcases a hearty texture with crumbled browned meats, softened beans, and smoky chili pieces. The beer adds mild depth without overwhelming the tomato and spice elements. It's suitable as a warm, satisfying main dish often enjoyed with traditional accompaniments. For an authentic experience, some serve it over corn chips to add a crunchy contrast. The recipe allows for seasoning adjustment after simmering to fine-tune the spice and salt levels.
Tips include noting the alcohol in the beer cooks off during simmering, leaving behind flavor without heaviness. Adding the masa harina towards the end helps avoid lumps and ensures proper thickening.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and finely diced, large
- 4 cloves garlic smashed and minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or hot
- 12 ounce beer bottle of your favorite
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste optional, from a tube
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper more to taste, fresh cracked
- 15 ounce pinto beans can
- 14 ounces fire roasted chilies chopped (mild or hot)
- 2 Tbsp masa harina
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a very large, deep skillet or stock pot. Saute the onions in the oil for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and saute 2 minutes more. Remove to a plate.
- Add the beef to the pan and brown, breaking apart the meat with a fork or spatula into small crumbles while it is cooking. Remove to a plate. Brown the pork the same way and remove to a plate. Remove the sausage from the casings and brown it in the pan, in the same manner as with the other meats.
- Put back the onions, beef, and pork to the pan with the browned sausage and give it all a stir. Add the beer and bring up to a simmer. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste (if using) bay leaves, cumins, chili powders, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well, and bring up to a simmer.
- Turn down the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for an hour. Stir occasionally. After an hour, taste the chili and adjust any of the seasonings. Add the beans and chilies to the pot. Dissolve the masa harina in 1/4 cup of water, and stir it into the chili. Gently simmer for another hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the chili to adjust the salt or any of the other seasonings. At this point you can serve it, or let it cool for an hour off the heat, and then refrigerate until ready to serve. You can do this up to 24 hours ahead if you like.
- Serve with plenty of toppings!
Notes
- Consider serving chili over corn chips to add a contrasting crunch.
- The beer used in cooking loses its alcohol content, leaving a subtle flavor behind.
- Adjust spices and salt after simmering to suit your taste preferences.
- Dissolve masa harina in water before adding to prevent lumps and achieve smooth thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 670 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 670kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1281mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1028mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 883IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.3
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