August 04th, 2019

Three Pepper Steak and Beer Chili

SERVINGS:  6-8
DIFFICULTY:  Beginner
DIETARY:  Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
PREP/COOK TIME:  15 min/30 min(pressure cooker) 4 hrs (stove top or slow cooker

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Chili

• 1 lb. lean steak, chopped finely
• 1 lb. ground chuck (I used 94/6)
• 2 red bell peppers, diced diced finely
• 1 1/2 yellow onion, diced finely
• 1 jalepeno, diced finely
• 1 fresno chili pepper, diced finely
• 1 habenero, diced finely
• 2 tomatoes, small dice
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 4 oz. tomato paste
• 3 tbsp. chili powder
• 3 tbsp. cumin
• 2 tbsp. dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp. garlic powder
• 20 oz. dark lager/beer
• 2 tbsp. ketchup 
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper
• sour cream, diced avocado, and chopped green onion for garnish

1. If using an instant pot, brown the steak and ground beef in a pan on high heat.  Once colored, remove from heat and add into the instant pot with all of the above ingredients.  On mine there was a "Chili" pressure cooker option.  If yours does not have that, then slow cook for 4 hours or pressure cook it for 30 minutes.  
2. If not using an instant pot, brown the meat in a large pot on high heat.  Once colored, add all of the dried seasonings, onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and tomato paste.  Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the beer, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.  
3. Cook until the mixture starts to boil.  After that, lower the heat to medium heat and place a lid on the pot.  Let the chili cook for about 4 hours for the best results.  The mixture should have thickened up and become thick.  If not, boil on high heat for about 10 minutes or until it has reduced.
4. Once reduced, remove from heat and enjoy it with your favorite garnishes!

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Me Cuisine Tips

• Cinnamon is pretty exotic to chili, so you do not have to add it.  
• To raise the spice level just add more of the hot peppers (probably jalapenos because they are packed with flavor).
• Other popular toppings are cheese and chives.