Al and Doug's Chili

After a year of making other people's chili, we decided to try our own. The first time was decent, but D used stew meat (he likes stew meat, I like ground beef). Also we forgot about the chili and it burned. This is our 2nd attempt.

Al and Doug's Chili 

Photo by ALB

Ingredients
2 lbs. ground beef (90/10)
1 lb. chorizo
2 Onions, chopped
3 Jalapenos, chopped and seeded (half-assed)
3 Serranos, chopped and seeded (half-assed)
10 Garlic Cloves, crushed
.5 TBSP Penzey's Arizona Seasoning
1 TBSP Cumin
1 TBSP Oregano
.25 C Chili Powder
.5 TBSP Unsweet Cocoa
2 TSBP Worcestershire
2 TBSP Cider Vinegar
28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
1 12-oz. beer (lager)
1 Can Beef Broth
1 Cup Water
1 tsp Salt

Directions
1. In a Dutch Oven, over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chorizo (take the chorizo out of the casing).

2. Add the onions, jalapenos , serranos and garlic; cook until the onions are tender, 10 minutes..

3. Add the Arizona Seasoning, cumin, oregano, chili powder and cocoa, and stir.

4. Add Worcestershire, Vinegar, Diced tomatoes, beer, and beef broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 1 or more hours (we did 4). If it gets to thick, add water (or broth). Add salt to taste.

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 362.1
• Total Fat: 23.6 g
• Cholesterol: 78.5 mg
• Sodium: 890.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
• Protein: 24.6 g