Kickin’ the Spice Beef & Sausage Chili

Cooking Time: 2.5 hrs    Servings: 8-10

Products needed:

  • Chipotle Infused Olive Oil
  • Harissa Infused Olive Oil
  • Espresso Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons Olive Scene Chipotle or Harissa Olive Oil 
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 yellow onions, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 pound ground beef, coarse grind
  • ½ lb Italian sausage
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 12 ounces lager beer
  • ¼ c Olive Scene Espresso or Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar
  • 15.5-ounce can kidney beans
  • 15.5-ounce can cannelloni beans
  • 1 cup chicken stock-optional
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
  2. Add the red bell peppers, onions, and celery and cook until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute longer.
  4. Add the chuck and brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add the ground beef and sausage and brown, stirring gently, trying not to break up the ground beef too much. Cook until the meat is nicely browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
  6. Add the chili powder, cayenne, dry mustard, cumin, granulated garlic, paprika, salt and black pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the tomato paste and stir to break it up.
  8. Add the tomatoes, stir and cook to slightly caramelize, about 2 minutes.
  9. Stir in the beer and vinegar.
  10. Add the kidney and pinto beans; lower the heat and simmer, about 2 hours.
  11. Thin with chicken stock as needed.
  12. Serve the chili in bowls and garnish with crackers, green onions and Cheddar. 
  13. This is also wonderful served over Horseradish Mashed Potatoes.