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Red-Hot Chili

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Recipe summary

Maple cured bacon, plenty of peppers and buckets of beans make this chili hearty and delicious.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4-6

Ingredients

  • 6 slices maple-cured bacon
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 red onions, diced
  • 1 Poblano pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 1 reconstituted chipotle pepper, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 796 Mililitre Can San Marzano tomatoes, hand crushed
  • 3 tablespoons espresso (1 shot)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 cups cooked red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups cooked black beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Directions

  1. Making the bacon: In a large saucepan over medium heat render the maple-smoked bacon until golden and crispy. Place on a wire rack to remove excess grease. Crumble and set aside.
  2. Making the chili: Over medium heat fry the garlic for 1-2 minutes in the bacon fat until golden. Add onions, chilies, cumin, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Sauté for 8 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and mix. Add espresso, Greek oregano, maple syrup and lots of freshly cracked pepper. Bring chili to a simmer. Turn heat down to medium-low, and let cook for 45 minutes, partially covered. Add the beans and cilantro and continue cooking for 5 more minutes, until heated through.
  3. Ladle into bowl, top with generous spoonful of sour cream, crumbled maple bacon, and green onions.
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