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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.
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