Gourmet Chili

By Thom7747

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups pinto beans
• 2 quarts water
• 1/2 pound ground beef suet
• 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
• 2 pounds lean beef, coarsely ground
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 8 teaspoons cumin
• 8 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 4 ounces canned green chilies
• 1 cup tomato juice, optional
• sour cream

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from thomcooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Soak dry beans in water to cover overnight.
1. Drain.
2. Add 2 quarts water.
3. Simmer, covered, for 1½ to 2 hours or until done.
4. Drain.
5. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid.
6. Set aside.

In large 3 quart Dutch oven or heavy kettle, melt suet.
1. Add onion; sauté over medium heat until transparent.
2. Add meat and brown, stirring often.
3. Drain all but 2 Tbsp. of drippings.
4. Add seasonings, cocoa and chilies.
5. Cover; simmer for 1½ hours, stirring often.
6. Add tomato juice to keep chili to a medium consistency.

If a thinner chili is desired, use reserved bean juice.

To serve, add warm pinto beans to chili or serve as a side dish.

Add a dollop of sour cream on each bowl.

This is a spicy, meaty chili.