Spicy Cowboy Chili

Suzie Boozie's Note:

Hearty, spicy & savory...a dish sure to please your cowboys! I recently won first place at a chili cook off with this recipe. Top with shredded cheddar and some Fritos. Costs about $2 a serving.

• Total Time: 2 hrs
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 slices smoked bacon , cut into bite size pieces
• 1 ½ lbs ground sirloin
• 29 ounces pinto beans
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 10 ounces beef broth
• 6 ounces dark beer
• 2 cups strong coffee
• 1 white onion , chopped
• 4 serrano chilies , chopped
• 3 ½ tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 3 tablespoons garlic , minced

Directions:

1. Fry bacon until crispy.
2. Add onions, garlic and meat to the pot - brown beef.
3. Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, paste and broth to pot.
4. Add spices, chilies, and beans to the pot.
5. Lower heat to a simmer.
6. Simmer for 1 hour.
7. Tastes best refrigerated overnight.
8. Serve piping hot, topped with shredded cheese and Fritos or a dollop of sour cream.

Reviews

[Sue Lau]

This was a very tasty chili with lots of flavors going on! We used Bell's Consecrator doppelbock (an American microbrew) for the beer. I started having mine without the suggested toppings of sour cream and cheese but found that I preferred it on there. And the flavor was so complex- I couldn't even tell there were 2 cups of coffee among the flavorings. Thanks for sharing. ~Sue