Diners Drive Ins and Dives Chili Recipe
Chili is one of the most popular dishes in the United States and around the world. It’s a classic dish that has been around for centuries and is still a favorite today.
Prep Time: 40 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: diners drive ins and dives chili recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 157kcal
- 1 Anaheim Chile Pepper diced
- 2 Ancho Chile Peppers soaked, seeded, and pureed
- 1/2 Pound Grass-Fed Beef Chuck Roast cubed
- 4 bulbs of Garlic minced
- 2 Guajillo Chile Peppers deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 Medium Vidalia Sweet Onion diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Fresno Chile Pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 quart of Homemade Beef Stock
- 2 tablespoons of Cold-Pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
- 3 tablespoons of Ancho Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons of Organic All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tablespoon of Organic Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tablespoons of Freshly Ground Cumin
- 1/4 Cup of Fresh Cilantro Leaves chopped
- 12 Ounces of Craft-Brewed Mexican Lager
- 3 teaspoons of Himalayan Pink Salt
- 2 De Arbol Peppers crushed
- 1/2 Pound Organic Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add minced garlic, diced Vidalia onion, red bell pepper, Fresno chile pepper, and Anaheim chile pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent and peppers are softened.
Add cubed grass-fed beef chuck roast to the pot and brown it with the sautéed vegetables. Stir occasionally until beef is browned on all sides.
Incorporate the soaked, seeded, and pureed Ancho chile peppers into the pot.
Add ground cumin, Himalayan pink salt, crushed De Arbol peppers, coarsely ground black pepper, Ancho chili powder, and organic cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine.
Introduce the organic grass-fed ground beef to the pot. Cook until it's browned and mixed thoroughly with the rest of the ingredients.
Pour in the homemade beef stock and craft-brewed Mexican lager. Stir the mixture well.
Lower the heat to a simmer. Let the chili simmer for at least an hour, allowing flavors to meld. Stir occasionally.
In a separate bowl, mix organic all-purpose flour with a small amount of water to create a slurry. Slowly incorporate this into the chili to thicken it to your desired consistency.
Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Just before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro leaves on top as a garnish.
Ladle the chili into bowls and serve hot, perhaps with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, diced avocado, or chopped green onions if desired.
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Add more or less chili powder to adjust the spiciness of the chili.
- For a thicker chili, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the pot.
- Use diced green chilies instead of cayenne pepper for a milder chili.
- To add more flavor, add a tablespoon of smoked paprika.
Calories: 157kcal