Classic Meat-lovers Chili

This is a dish that my nephew Eddie really loves. He brought this to a tailgate party and it was a huge hit. It has always been a pleasure cooking for him and his friends from college; they are all such great guys that appreciate good food.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 30

Course Buffet, Dinner

Servings 8

Ingredients

Chili

¼ cup Olive Oil
2 Diced Onions
3 cloves Minced Garlic
1 Diced Green Pepper
2 Jalapeño Peppers sliced (seeds determine the heat so use as many as you like)
3 tbsp Ancho Chili Paste
1 lb. Rib-eye Steak (cut into ½" cubes)
1 lb. Chopped Beef
1 lb. Chopped Veal
1 lb. Chopped Pork
1 can Crushed Tomatoes
1 can Tomato Paste
½ can Beer
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Onion Powder
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Cumin
3 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Cayenne
4 tbsp Chili Powder
1 tbsp Coriander
2 tbsp Sugar
¼ cup Hot Sauce (sriracha is great in this recipe)
1 can Red Kidney Beans (large can drained and rinsed)
1 can Black Beans (small can drained and rinsed)
1 can Corn (small can drained)
¼ cup Chopped Cilantro

Toppings

Sour Cream
Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Sliced Scallions
Sliced Jalapeño Peppers

Instructions

Chili

In a large saucepan sauté Olive Oil, Onions, Garlic, Green Pepper, Jalapeño Peppers and Ancho Chili Paste.
When onions and peppers are soft add Rib-eye Steak, Chopped Beef, Chopped Veal, Chopped Pork and sauté until meat is browned.
Add Crushed Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Beer, Salt, Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Paprika, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Coriander, Sugar, Hot Sauce, Red Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Corn and Cilantro.
Simmer for at least 1 hour.

Serve

Serve in bowls with optional toppings Sour Cream, Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Scallions, Jalapeño Peppers.

Notes

If this is a kid's party be careful how many "alarms" you make this chili - even mild is delicious!

Keyword Chili, Meat-lover's