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A delicious plate of Dutch Oven Chili Con Carne

Dutch Oven Chili Con Carne

A hearty and flavorful chili made with tender chunks of beef, a variety of chili peppers, and warming spices. Perfect for a cozy night in.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chili Soaking Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 g Guajillo peppers toasted, seeds removed, and rehydrated
  • 4 g Ancho chili peppers toasted, seeds removed, and rehydrated
  • 3 lbs Chuck roast fat trimmed (optional), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil divided
  • 1 g Large yellow onion diced
  • 2 g Jalapenos seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar light or dark
  • to taste g Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season the meat before searing, as well as to taste once the chili is cooked
  • 3 cups Beef stock
  • 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes
  • 16 oz Pinto beans rinsed and drained
For Serving
  • to serve g Corn chips, rice, tortillas
  • to serve g Cilantro, green onions, jalapenos, shredded cheese, sour cream

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Toast the dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes per side. Then, place the chiles in a bowl; cover with hot water and soak for 20 minutes or until soft.
  2. Add the softened chilies to a blender with ½ cup of the soaking liquid. Then, blend until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. To the pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the chopped onions and jalapeños. Sauté until the onions and peppers are caramelized and softened. Then, stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute, just until the garlic is fragrant.
  5. Return the browned meat to the pot, then pour in the puréed chilies, and spices.
  6. Add the beef broth and canned tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Cover and let the chili cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
  8. In the last 20 minutes of cooking, add your drained and rinsed beans. Continue simmering until the beans are heated through and the chili is the desired consistency. Adjust seasonings and serve with cheddar cheese, sour cream and fresh cilantro.

Notes

This chili is perfect for a cold day. Feel free to adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of jalapenos or adding hot sauce to taste. It pairs wonderfully with warm tortillas or over a bed of rice.