Bodacious chili

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBoneless beef chuck roast
Cut into 1\" inch cubes
2largesOnions; chopped
3Celery
Sliced into 1-inch pieces
1largeGreen pepper; coarsely chopped
1largeSweet red pepper; coarsely chopped
1cupSliced fresh mushrooms
2Jalapeno peppers
; seeded and chopped
4clovesGarlic; minced
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsCocoa
2tablespoonsChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonPaprika
1teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround cardamom
¼teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonMolasses
½cupBurgundy or other dry red wine
2cansKidney beans, drained; 16 oz each
1canChick peas (garbanzo beans)
; 16 oz each
Spicy sour cream topping
; * see note
Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Recipe by: DOROTHY CROSS (TMPJ72B) Cook first 8 ingredients in olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until meat browns. Drain and return meat mixture to Dutch oven. Stir in cocoa and next 13 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1-½ hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with Spicy Sour Cream Topping and shredded cheese. Yield 12 cups.

* SPICY SOUR CREAM TOPPING: 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream, ⅓ cup commercial salsa, 2 tb mayonnaise, 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ spt curry powder, Dash of ground red pepper, 1 tb lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Combine all ingredients; chill. Serve with chili. Yield

1-⅔ cups.

Source Southern Living Magazine - January, 1995 DOTTIE, in Irvine, CA