Follow these steps for perfect results
dry pinto beans
dry
diced tomatoes
canned with juice
green bell pepper
chopped
vegetable oil
onions
coarsely chopped
garlic cloves
crushed
parsley
chopped
butter
beef chuck
coarsely chopped
pork shoulder
coarsely chopped
chili powder
salt
pepper
ground cumin
Rinse the pinto beans and remove any debris.
Place the beans in a Dutch oven, cover with water, and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the water.
Rinse the beans again and add fresh water to cover them.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and their juice and simmer for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet, saute the chopped green bell pepper in vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
Add the coarsely chopped onions and cook until tender, stirring frequently.
Stir in the crushed garlic and chopped parsley.
Add the bell pepper mixture to the bean mixture.
In the same skillet, melt the butter and saute the coarsely chopped beef chuck and pork shoulder until browned. Drain the fat.
Add the browned meat to the bean mixture, along with the chili powder, salt, pepper, and ground cumin.
Optionally, add Kahlua liqueur.
Bring the chili mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat.
Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
Uncover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chili reaches the desired consistency. Skim off any excess fat.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preference.
For a smokier flavor, add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.
Serve with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or green onions.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be made a day or two in advance.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with toppings.
With cornbread
With crackers
With a dollop of sour cream
Complements the chili's spice.
Bold red wine to stand up to the flavors.
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