Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili

Name: Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, lean; 1/2 lb lean pork sausage (I use Jimmy Dean); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, divided; 1 large fresh poblano pepper, diced; 1 medium diced onion; 2 garlic cloves (pressed); 1 chipotle chile, in adobo seasoning (diced and seeded, adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon ground cumin powder (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon ground ancho chili (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon cocoa (I use Hershey's Dark cocoa); 12 ounces beer, dark (or broth, use as needed); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional); 1 lime, juce of; cilantro cream ( Cilantro Cream ); sour cream; cilantro

Submitted by Galley Wench

"UPDATE 9/09 Finished! This has been a work in progress, but I finally found the perfect formula for chili . . . spicy, but not mouth burning hot! Can't wait for the next chili cook-off!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 23
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 lb ground beef, lean
¹⁄₂ lb lean pork sausage (I use Jimmy Dean)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, divided
1 large fresh poblano pepper, diced
1 medium diced onion
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
1 chipotle chile, in adobo seasoning (diced and seeded, adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon ground cumin powder (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon ground ancho chili (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon cocoa (I use Hershey's Dark cocoa)
12 ounces beer, dark (or broth, use as needed)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¹⁄₄ cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 lime, juce of
Garnish
cilantro cream (Cilantro Cream)
sour cream
cilantro

directions

In a large pot brown ground beef, sausage, onion and garlic, breaking meat into small pieces. Drain of excess grease.
Add poblano pepper and cook for about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, 1 cup beer and one can of black beans.
Add ground cumin, chili powders, chipoltes, adobe sauce, oregeano, and cocoa.
Bring to a boil, cover and turn down to a simmer and cook for 35 - 45 minutes, adding additional beer or broth as needed (keep in mind that the mashed black beans will be added as a thickner).
Drain the remaining can of beans and lightly mash.
To thicken, add the crushed black beans and adjust spices and liquid as needed.
Bring to a simmer again for 5 minutes; squeeze in juice of one lime before serving.
Garnish with Cilantro Cream Recipe http://www.recipezaar.com/171578.
Serve with cornbread or tortillas.

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Reviews

Really good chili. I was craving chili but hate stereotypical boring chili. This fit the bill. I like the nod to Mexican/Latin American flavors. I made as instructed except used 4 chipotles and simmered a bit longer. Love the name as well. Don't forget the Cilantro Creme. Thanks for posting!!

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A totally different chili than what I've always eaten. I enjoyed the blend of flavors, especially the beer. 3 chipotles was perfect heat for us. I also made <a href="/171578">Cilantro Cream</a> to go on top - loved it! Never thought of sour cream on chili. You're so smart ;-) Thanks, Diana, for sharing your recipe!

SusieQusie

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Galley Wench

Oro Valley, Arizona

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