For my baby boy – not the dogs who I call baby boy, but the real one. He loves chili and so do I. Plus it's just spicy stew so it takes little effort from me. This one is based on a recipe from the mom of my oldest friend. She's from Brazil although I don't think that's why she adds a bottle of beer. I think she just likes beer.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or small cubes of beef
1 can or jar of beans, your choice, rinsed. I used cannelini.
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Bottle of lager
2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1/2 tablespoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Bay leaf
Salt & pepper
Veg or olive oil
Drizzle oil in tall sided pot (stock or otherwise) over medium heat. Brown beef (5-10 minutes). Remove beef. Soften onion & garlic with several pinches of salt. Add tomato paste, cook a minute or two. Add beef, beans, beer & spices. Bring to a boil – simmer at least 45 minutes to an hour. Longer is better.
Good with rice, tortillas, sour cream & avocado. Really good on pasta my Cincinnati friends 🙂 minus the cinnamon.
Eat – B
Posted by Betsy 
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