Mitch’s Mighty Meaty Chili

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Introducing Mitch's Mighty Meaty Chili Recipe, a delicious and hearty dish that will satisfy your cravings for a warm and comforting meal. Packed with a variety of meats and spices, this chili recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a game day gathering or simply looking for a flavorful dinner option, this recipe is a winner. Get ready to enjoy a bowlful of rich flavors, tender chunks of meat, and a hint of spice.

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Mitch's mighty meaty chili recipe details

Mitch’s mighty meaty chili recipe, recipe Rating: 4.7
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Where’s the beef? Right here !!! If you love a meaty and hearty chili you’ve found what you’re looking for. Over the years I’ve eaten a lot of chili, looked at many chili recipes and talked with several people to create my unique blend. Interesting ingredients that make this stand out: 5 different meats (4 pounds total) 3 different peppers (Green & Red Bell + Hungarian) Sauce base including Coffee, Beer and Beef Broth Unsweetened cocoa powder

Ready in: 2 hours 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• Meats:
• 1 pound thick slice bacon
• 1 pound skinless kielbasa
• 3/4 pounds 80/20 ground beef (round)
• 3/4 pounds 85/15 ground beef (chuck)
• 3/4 pounds 90/10 ground beef (sirloin)
• Tomatoes & Beans:
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce
• Vegetables:
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 Hungarian peppers, seeded and chopped
• Broths, Bases, Sauces and Spices:
• 1 (15 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco)
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 2 hours

1. In a very large pan, cook bacon until very crispy. Place bacon on paper towel and crumble finely when cool.
2. Keep the drippings in the pan.
3. Thinly slice the kielbasa and thoroughly cook in the pan.
4. Remove kielbasa from the pan using a slotted spoon and place it on the paper towel with the bacon.
5. Keep the drippings in the pan.
6. Thoroughly brown all the ground beef in the pan.
7. Place a large, fine strainer over a bowl and pour the ground beef into the strainer to drain thoroughly.
8. Put the drippings back in the pan.
9. Put the ground beef, crumbled bacon and sliced kielbasa into a large stock pot (10 quart +)
10. Place all the vegetables in the pan and cook thoroughly.
11. Using the strainer and bowl from before, pour the vegetables into the strainer and drain thoroughly.
12. Put the vegetables into the stock pot with the meats.
13. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the stock pot (tomatoes, beans, sauces, spices, etc.)
14. Stir all the ingredients to blend well and cook over a medium-high heat until bubbling stirring occasionally.
15. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 2 hours stirring occasionally.
16. The longer the chili simmers, the better it will taste. Cook for several hours more if you can.
17. After the minimum cooking time, remove from heat and serve, or refrigerate, and serve the next day.