Chili Fiesta!

Submitted by Rita1652

"This is a great way to have free time while hosting a party!! The prep time is all the work. And can be done the day before. You can serve it over Rice topped with cheese or roll it into a wrap, a side of sour cream, salsa, and sliced avocados. You will like this thick and spicy dish."

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Ready In:: 3hrs 25mins
Ingredients:: 28
Yields:: 1 large pot full
Serves:: 35

ingredients

olive oil, to cover bottom of pan
1 large onion, diced
2 leeks, cleaned and sliced
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1 lb ground veal (or mixture) or 1 lb ground turkey (or mixture)
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs beef, cubed 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
8 ounces beer
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons instant coffee
12 ounces tomato paste
3 cups water (Add more if you need to thin)
¹⁄₂ tablespoon dark brown sugar
4 -6 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 -2 tablespoon oregano
1 -2 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika or 2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon curry
2 bay leaves
1 (9 ounce) package au jus mix
1 (32 ounce) can red beans
1 (32 ounce) can pink beans
1 (32 ounce) can black beans
1 (32 ounce) can white beans
2 diced jalapenos (or more) or 2 diced chipotle chiles in adobo (more of you like)

directions

Heat oil in large pot.
Cook onions, leeks, garlic, ground, and cubed meats, till browned.
Add every thing else except for half the beans.
Cook for 2 hours over low heat or in a crock pot.
Stir in rest of beans.
Taste to see if it`s to your HEAT!
Re season, Cook 30 more minutes.
Serve with corn bread and a crisp salad.

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Reviews

I tried this due to a challenge on the World Tour Event. I used ground turkey and made in a crockpot, otherwise followed the ingredients & instructions. I am sad to say this wasn't to my taste. I couldn't get past the sweetness, but I am from Texas and have a preconceived idea of what chili is. Thanks Rita for sharing your recipe.

Susie D
I put a whole habanaro in then pulled it out before serving.

Rita1652
so many ingredients went into this-i think some of the flavors cancelled each other out. not at all spicy though it should have been, this is more of a stew than a chili.but everyone ate it, so that's a plus.

chia2160