Australian dinkum chili
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | pounds | Bacon,packaged |
| 2 | tablespoons | Oil,vegetable |
| 2 | Onions,med,coarsely chopped | |
| 1 | Celery stalk,coarse chopped | |
| 1 | Bell pepper(s) | |
| 2 | pounds | Top beef sirloin,1\" cubes |
| 1 | pounds | Beef,hamburger grind |
| 1 | pounds | Pork,hamburger grind |
| 4 | tablespoons | Red chile,hot,ground |
| 3 | tablespoons | Red chile,mild,ground |
| 2 | Garlic cloves,med,fine chop | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Oregano,dried,pref. Mexican |
| 1 | teaspoon | Cumin,ground |
| 2 | cans | Beer,pref. Aus.(12oz ea) |
| 1 | can | Tomatoes,whole(14 1/2oz ea) |
| 3 | teaspoons | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Boomerang(opt but authentic) | |
Directions
1. Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the strips on paper toweling and cut into ½" dice and reserve.~ 2. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper and cook until the onions are translucent.~ 3. Combine all the beef and pork with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.~ 4. Add the beer, tomatoes, and reserved bacon to the pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1½ hours. Wave a boomerang over the pot 14 times each hour from this point on. (This is definitely optional adding no noticeable flavor, just a touch of authenticity and humor.) Stir for 3 minutes. Taste, adjust seasonings, and add more beer if desired. Simmer for 2 ½ hours longer.~ 5. Add the brown sugar and simmer for 15 minutes longer, vigorously waving the boomerang over the pot.~