Hearty Chili

30m
Prep Time
4h
Cook Time
4h 30m
Ready In

Recipe: #7413

April 14, 2012



"This recipe was on Barefoot Contessa, but I tweaked it a little, because the spices were too hot."

Original is 8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (472.1 g)
  • Calories 400.7
  • Total Fat - 26.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol - 111.1 mg
  • Sodium - 1521.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 6.4 g
  • Sugars - 7.6 g
  • Protein - 24.8 g
  • Calcium - 132.3 mg
  • Iron - 6.1 mg
  • Vitamin C - 73.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Trim all fat from meat. Then cut into cubes. Pat the cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a very large heavy-bottomed pot and quickly brown the meat, in batches, on all sides. Transfer the meat to a separate bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Saute the onion and peppers in the same oil over medium heat until limp, but not brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chili powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and saute for 1 minute. Add the bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Taste and season with salt if necessary, to taste. Add the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for 1 more hour.

Step 5

Add the kidney beans, and warm through. Transfer the chili to a large serving bowl and serve.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • Choose a cheap cut of beef with a good amount of fat for the best flavor.
  • If using canned tomatoes, make sure to use a brand with no added sugar or salt.

  • Substitute ground beef for the beef brisket. This substitution is beneficial because ground beef is much easier to find and prepare than beef brisket, and it will still provide a hearty and flavorful chili.
  • Substitute black beans for the kidney beans. This substitution is beneficial because black beans are more readily available, and they will still provide a hearty and flavorful chili.

Vegetarian Chili Substitute the beef with 2 cups of diced mushrooms and 2 cups of diced zucchini. Saute the mushrooms and zucchini with the onion and peppers. Omit the coffee and reduce the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours.


Vegan Chili Substitute the beef with 2 cups of diced tempeh and 2 cups of diced eggplant. Saute the tempeh and eggplant with the onion and peppers. Omit the coffee and the beef broth, and replace it with vegetable broth. Reduce the cooking time to 1 1/2 hours.


Fresh Cornbread - Fresh cornbread is the perfect accompaniment to this hearty chili. It adds a touch of sweetness and texture to the dish, making it even more delicious. The cornbread is also a great way to soak up all the delicious flavors of the chili.


Cheddar Biscuits: Cheddar biscuits are a great addition to this chili. They provide a cheesy and buttery flavor that complements the chili nicely. Plus, they are easy to make and can be made ahead of time for quick and easy meal prep.




FAQ

Q: How long does it take to prepare this chili?

A: It takes about 4 1/2 hours to prepare this chili, including 2 1/2 hours of simmering and 1 hour of cooking with coffee.



Q: What ingredients are needed to make this chili?

A: To make this chili, you will need ground beef, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, coffee, and salt.

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Fun facts:

The chili powder used in this recipe is a signature blend of chili peppers, cumin, oregano, garlic, and other spices created by celebrity chef Ina Garten of the Barefoot Contessa.

The addition of coffee to this chili recipe is an old-time Texas tradition, believed to have been started by chuck wagon cooks during the 1800s.