Dragon's Breath Chili
- Yield: 10 Servings
- Level: Easy
Time
- Total: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Inactive: 2 hours
Ingredients
Chili
- 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 Anaheim Chiles
- 3 Poblano Chiles
- 2 Jalapeno Chiles
- 2 Red Bell Peppers
- 2 Yellow Onions
- 1 Head Garlic
- 1 Pound Boneless Chuck
- 2 Pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Pound Bulk Italian Sausage
- 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 2 Teaspoons Granulated Garlic
- 2 Teaspoons Granulated Onion
- 2 Teaspoons Hot Paprika
- 2 Teaspoons Salt
- 2 Teaspoons Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Tomato Sauce
- 1 Cup Tomato Paste
- 12oz Lager Beer
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 2 15.5oz Cans Kidney Beans
- 2 15.5oz Cans Pinto Beans
- Saltine Crackers
- 1 Bunch Green Onions
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Double Fried French Fries
- 4 Russet Potatoes
- 8 Cups Canola Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preparation
Chili
- Roast, Peel, And Chop Anaheim Chiles
- Roast, Peel, And Chop Poblano Chiles
- Dice Red Bell Peppers
- Mince Jalapeno Chiles
- Dice Yellow Onion
- Mince Garlic
- Trim And Cube Chuck (1/4" Cubes)
- Thinly Slice Green Onions
Double Fried French Fries
- Peel Potatoes On The Sides Only
Directions
Chili
- Add canola oil and butter to a large stockpot over high heat.
- Add anaheim chiles, poblano chiles, red bell peppers, jalapeno chiles, and onions.
- Cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
- Add chuck and brown, about 4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and sausage, brown, stirring gently to not break up ground beef too much.
- Cook until meat is nicely browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Add chili powder, cayenne, coriander, cumin, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cook for about 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce and paste, stir to caramelize, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in beer and chicken stock, add kidney and pinto beans.
- Lower heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Double Fried French Fries
- Cut potatoes into 1/3 inch slices and then slice into 1/3 inch sticks.
- Fill a large bowl with water and soak the potatoes, submerged, at least 30 minutes.
- Heat canola oil in a heavy stockpot to 325^o F (165^o C).
- Remove potatoes from water and pat dry.
- Carefully place potatoes in the hot oil, there should be at least 1 inch of oil above them.
- Parcook until the potatoes are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove potatoes, gently shake off excess oil and let drain on a rack.
- Once all potatoes are cooked, raise the heat of the oil to 350^o F (175^o C).
- Cook potatoes again, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Remove potatoes, gently shake off excess oil and place in a bowl.
- Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Final Steps
- Serve chili in bowls over the double fried french fries.
- Garnish with saltine crackers, green onions, and cheddar cheese.