Bobo's Six Chile Chili

Chef #1310601's Note:

A wonderful, full flavored chili with just the right amount of kick.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 10-12

Yield: 10.0 Bowls

• 3 ½ lbs ground sirloin
• 1 ½ lbs ground pork
• 1 medium diced onion
• 3 fresh garlic cloves
• ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 6 dried ancho chiles
• 6 dried New Mexico chiles
• 6 dried guajillo chilies
• 6 dried pasilla peppers
• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 3 tablespoons cumin
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 (50 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons beef base
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions:

1. Fill metal bowl with hot water, place dried chiles in the water, let soak for 15 minutes. Brown meat and onions, drain. Return meat to the pot and add Cilantro, Cumin, Chili Powder, Black Beans, Diced Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Beef Base and Sugar stirring over low heat.
2. Drain the Chiles, reserving the liquid. Place the chiles including the Jalapeno into a blender or food processor. Use reserved liquid to blend until smooth but not watery. Pour mixture into pot. Add Black Pepper and Salt, to taste.
3. Simmer uncovered for at least 1 hour. You can adjust the thickness by simmering longer or by adding more of the reserved liquid. Serve with Corn Bread, chopped onions, cheese, sour cream.