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.