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Gallery Beef Chili Recipe Summary prep: 30 mins total: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 10

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 1/2 cups water, plus 5 cups warm water 4 dried ancho chiles 4 dried guajillo chiles 4 dried mulato chiles 1 dried chipotle chile 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon white vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 cups finely chopped onion (from 1 large onion) 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapeno chile slices, for serving (optional)

Gallery Beef Chili

Recipe Summary prep: 30 mins total: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 10

Beef Chili

Beef Chili

Beef Chili

Recipe Summary prep: 30 mins total: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 10

Recipe Summary

prep: 30 mins total: 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10

prep: 30 mins

total: 3 hrs 30 mins

prep:

30 mins

total:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 10

10

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups water, plus 5 cups warm water 4 dried ancho chiles 4 dried guajillo chiles 4 dried mulato chiles 1 dried chipotle chile 8 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon white vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 cups finely chopped onion (from 1 large onion) 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and jalapeno chile slices, for serving (optional)

Directions

Bring 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread ancho, guajillo, mulato, and chipotle chiles and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast until softened, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Tear chiles into pieces, discarding stems and seeds. Add to boiling water, remove from heat, and top with a smaller plate to keep chiles submerged. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Puree chiles, reserved chile water, the tomatoes and their juices, and 5 cups warm water in a blender.

Peel garlic. Pound garlic, cumin, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, and the vinegar into a paste with a mortar and pestle.

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season beef generously with salt and pepper. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, cook beef until browned all over, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to pot, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic paste, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in beef and chile puree, and season with salt and pepper. Raise heat, partially cover pot, and simmer chili until thickened, about 2 1/2 hours. Stir in beans, and cook until heated through. Serve with sour cream, cheese, and jalapeno.

Reviews (4)

 Add Rating & Review     102 Ratings   5 star values:        16    4 star values:        20    3 star values:        41    2 star values:        16    1 star values:        9

Reviews (4)

Add Rating & Review     102 Ratings   5 star values:        16    4 star values:        20    3 star values:        41    2 star values:        16    1 star values:        9

Add Rating & Review

102 Ratings 5 star values: 16 4 star values: 20 3 star values: 41 2 star values: 16 1 star values: 9

102 Ratings 5 star values: 16 4 star values: 20 3 star values: 41 2 star values: 16 1 star values: 9

102 Ratings 5 star values: 16 4 star values: 20 3 star values: 41 2 star values: 16 1 star values: 9

  • 5 star values: 16 4 star values: 20 3 star values: 41 2 star values: 16 1 star values: 9

    Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 5 stars       02/19/2018   Best chili I've ever made - stayed true to the recipe and did not modify or adjust anything. The roasted chilies are key!  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: 4 stars       02/05/2018   I love the flavor the assorted dried chiles add, they bring a nice amount of heat to the dish.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       03/07/2015   It was pretty good, but the one my friend makes has cocoa powder which in her culture is also used as a spice and has a rich earthy taste to it. I also prefer this with sour cream. Will definitely make again.  

Martha Stewart Member     Rating: Unrated       10/18/2012   This chili has a lot of flavor. I like it! For me it is best with sour cream and cheese.

    Martha Stewart Member

    Rating: 5 stars 02/19/2018

Best chili I’ve ever made - stayed true to the recipe and did not modify or adjust anything. The roasted chilies are key!

Rating: 5 stars

Rating: 4 stars 02/05/2018

I love the flavor the assorted dried chiles add, they bring a nice amount of heat to the dish.

Rating: 4 stars

Rating: Unrated 03/07/2015

It was pretty good, but the one my friend makes has cocoa powder which in her culture is also used as a spice and has a rich earthy taste to it. I also prefer this with sour cream. Will definitely make again.

Rating: Unrated

Rating: Unrated 10/18/2012

This chili has a lot of flavor. I like it! For me it is best with sour cream and cheese.

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