Name: Hispaniola Coffee Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 11/2 cups); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave; 1 teaspoon capers; 2 tablespoons chopped pimento stuffed olives; 2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies; 2 cups strong coffee; 1 tablespoon dark molasses; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds; 5 cups hot cooked rice

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The flavors in this really interesting chili are drawn from ingredients used by the Spaniards who settled in the West Indies on the islands now called Cuba and Hispaniola. It's not your everyday chili!

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ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped (about 11/2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon capers
2 tablespoons chopped pimento stuffed olives
2 (4 1/2 ounce) cans diced green chilies
2 cups strong coffee
1 tablespoon dark molasses
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¹⁄₃ cup raisins
¹⁄₂ cup toasted slivered almonds
5 cups hot cooked rice

directions

Brown the meat in a large Dutch oven, cook the beef over medium-high heat, about 4-5 minutes.
Remove contents from the Dutch oven and set aside. Reduce heat to medium low and add onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Replace meat and add bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, nutmeg, pepper, allspice, salt, thyme, capers, olives, chiles, coffee, molasses, and tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Finish the chili: Add raisins and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. Garnish with almonds. Serve hot over cooked rice.

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review by Glori-B

9/4/2014

I first made this chili for a coffee themed dinner party where it garnered rave reviews! In making it again for the umpteenth time, I realize I had not yet rated it. Silly me! Worth every bit of 5 stars and more! Made as written with buffalo meat instead of beef (oh, OK, so I did put in a bit more garlic). It is now my go-to chili. Thanks, Annacia, for posting!

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9/4/2014

I first made this chili for a coffee themed dinner party where it garnered rave reviews! In making it again for the umpteenth time, I realize I had not yet rated it. Silly me! Worth every bit of 5 stars and more! Made as written with buffalo meat instead of beef (oh, OK, so I did put in a bit more garlic). It is now my go-to chili. Thanks, Annacia, for posting!

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8/6/2013

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review by Marcasite Queen

8/6/2013

I absolutely loved the combination of flavors in this! It reminded me a lot of picadillo, and it was absolutely delicious. And it was so easy to make for this novice cook! Will definitely make this again! Made for ZWT9.

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review by loof751

10/18/2010

Absolutely delicious! I made two changes: I don't care for onions so used green and red bell peppers instead, and used some leftover roast, chopped, instead of the ground beef. Loved the combination of spices with the bold coffee base - I used hot chili powder and it was terrific. The raisins were a pleasant surprise. Served over brown rice and forgot the almonds, but will try them next time. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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