Beef Chili with Tortilla Chip Crust - Williams-Sonoma Kitchen.

By á-46

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 lb. hamburger,
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 5 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 3 large yellow onions, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 10 garlic cloves, minced
• 2/3 cup chili powder
• 2 Tbs. ground cumin
• 1 Tbs. dried oregano
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 cans (each 28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup finely ground cornmeal
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 cups tortilla chips
• Guacamole for serving
• Sour cream for serving

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Season the beef generously with salt and pepper. Brown meat in the stovetop-safe pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 Tbs. of the oil. Add one-third of the beef and sear until well browned on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Sear the remaining beef in 2 more batches, warming 1 Tbs. oil in the insert before searing each batch.

Reduce the heat to medium and warm the remaining 2 Tbs. oil. Add the onions, carrots, celery and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the beef, broth and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper.

Place the insert in the slow-cooker base, cover and cook on high according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the meat is tender, about 5 hours; during the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the kidney beans, black beans and cornmeal.


Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat the broiler. Top the chili evenly with the tortilla chips and sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Transfer the insert to the broiler and broil until the cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Serve with the remaining cheese, guacamole and sour cream alongside.