Samuelsson Chili
· Prep Time: 30 mins
· Total Time: 2 hr
3 dry chipotle peppers
2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 pounds ground beef chuck
2 red onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 15-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and riinsed
1/4 cup masa harina (Mexican hominy flour)
3 ounces Mexican chocolate
shredded tortilla chips
SOUR CREAM:
1/2 cup sour cream
juice of one lime
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Directions
Soak chipotle peppers in water till soft and chop.
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, chipotle chili and cumin. Sauté until onions are softened and fragrant. Mix in the masa harina. Continue cooking on medium heat.
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, cinnamon stick, oregano and 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer.
Stir in the kidney beans and continue to cook, covered, for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally add the chocolate and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, mix sour cream with lime juice and cilantro and set aside.
To serve, divide into bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips.
FYI - I substituted dark cocoa for the mexican chocolate and corn meal for the masa harina...and it worked out just fine. In fact, it was deliciousioso!
