Numero Uno

Name: Numero Uno
Ingredients: 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.); 1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef; 1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork; 2 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. mild unseasoned chili powder; 3 Tbsp. ground cumin; 3 Tbsp. dried oregano; 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 Tbsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 4 c. tomato juice; 3 c. beef stock or canned; 8 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener); 2 (16 oz. each) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil
2 large yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 4 c.)
1 1/2 lb. chili ground beef
1 1/2 lb. chili ground pork
2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. mild unseasoned chili powder
3 Tbsp. ground cumin
3 Tbsp. dried oregano
3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
4 c. tomato juice
3 c. beef stock or canned
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal (as optional thickener)
2 (16 oz. each) cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Directions

1

In large skillet over medium heat warm oil, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 20 minutes.
2

In a 4 1/2 to 5-quart heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine beef and pork.
3

Season with salt and cook, stirring often, until meat is brown, about 20 minutes.
4

Scrape the onions into casserole with the meat.
5

Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
6

Stir in tomato juice and beef stock and bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
7

Taste, correct the seasoning and simmer for 30 minutes or until thickened.
8

Stir in garlic.
9

To thicken the chili further or bind any surface fats, stir in the optional cornmeal.
10

Stir in beans and simmer another 5 minutes.