This Chili Recipe Might Just Change Your Life!

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There is nothing quite like a hot comforting bowl of spiced chili to warm you up on a cold winter day. This chili recipe uses some dried and fresh chilis to really take it to a whole new level.

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Chili Recipe:
3 pounds of ground beef
2 red bell pepper blistered and diced
4 Fresno chilis
4 guajillo chilis
2 ancho chilis
2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
1 large yellow onion diced
3 medium carrots diced
8 oz canned tomatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 12 oz can of IPA or stout for a richer broth
1 5-6 oz can tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp whole coriander seeds
1/2 or 1 tbsp chili powder depending on spice tolerance
1 whole cinnamon stick
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 15 oz can kidney beans
1 15 oz can of pinto beans
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp black pepper

Toppings:
Fried tortilla chips
Thinly sliced green onions
Grated cheddar cheese
Pickled red onions (optional)
Sour cream

Cast iron cornbread recipe:
3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup polenta
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 cups full-fat buttermilk
6 tbsp unsalted butter (2 for cast iron pan before adding batter)
1/3 cup avocado oil
2 whole eggs
Serve with honey, butter, and sea salt

Pickled red onions
1 1/2 large red onions
1 1/2 cups lemon or lime juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp salt

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[shawnnoland]

I think you deserve all the praise in the world for not drinking for over two years!!!! Also, you are one of only two people that I watch EVERY single video you make. Thank you for helping me be a better cook for my husband and friends!

[adroitus]

I like the way you improvise on the fly when things don't go perfectly. Demonstrating that things don't always go according to plan, but that doesn't mean you've botched the food, is super valuable for home cooks.

[wed_ward]

"it yums in your mouth!" - I'm sold

[murphamurphy]

I cooked this yesterday and it is full of flavour. Charring peppers, adding beer… it’s taken my chilli to the next level. Cheers

[yurapit]

2 years! Very nice, we love what you do, don’t stop!

[theredbeardbard]

You guys are such a great team. Your energy and excitement is contagious!

[behringerm]

From a Deep South cornbread maker:
(1) Heat your fat that is going to INTO the cornbread in the cast iron skillet on the stovetop while you make the batter. Extra points if you use bacon fat
(2) Pour the hot fat into the cornbread batter when both the skillet and the oven are preheated
(3) Then pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet and bake in the oven

The cornbread will come out of the skillet with out difficulty, and your guests will have more risky edges to eat

[teamchiina]

Very similar to my recipe - I also use mexican oregano and sometimes if I'm feeling lazy I'll use a dry chili powder instead of steeping the dried peppers but the big game changer, and what gets me called a cheater in chili competitions at work, is that I use a blend of chorizo and my own ground beef.

[charribs]

OMG, Sonny, after watching this video a dozen or so times, I finally scraped together (almost) all of the ingredients and made this as faithfully to your recipe as I could. I deviated slightly my adding some Marmite.
This chili is sublime. The first taste is obviously recognizable as chili, but it instantly hits as something very special and different. It's snowing here in Seattle and your chili and cornbread are making this the perfect winter meal.
Thank you for teaching me, entertaining me, and for making me a better cook. (My roommates appreciate it, too!)

Keep doing what you do. You make my life better.

[Abellardo]

Props on you for not drinking for 2 years! I am currently struggling with alcoholism and understand how hard it can be (not saying that is why you stopped drinking).
Big fan of your recipes and content! keep it up Sonny

[McNasty]

I think the key takeaway from this video is to evaporate the moisture from your beef and vegetables when doing things like chili, bolognese, etc. You develop a lot of flavor and drive off extra moisture. And it's easier to get rid of the excess liquid when you're sauteeing over high heat vs trying to reduce down through simmering. Basically, let the ingredients cook down until they sound like they're frying. Then you can judge how much color to let develop. Stephen Cusato from "Not Another Cooking Show" details this really well in his Bolognese video.

[interpolagent]

I worked in restaurants for about 40 years, and I gotta say, you have a sh*t ton of great home cooking recipes and methods.
Keeping it simple is sooo enjoyable and rewarding.
I'm kinda new to your channel, and I love the way you beat up your old fridge.
I don't know the story behind it but as a former chef, I can somehow relate.
Your production, videography, dialogue, etc. is exceptional.
Anyone could cook anything you make.
You know I'm gonna try that chili. Cinnamon is so under valued.

[marykimberlyhayes]

I like it con carne no beans! Looks fab! I also love Ancho & Guajillo chiles such a rich savory foundation to everything.

[kachina]

Touche. I live in Tucson, AZ and have cooked my whole life, consider myself a chili connoisseur. THIS IS A MASTER PIECE. Definitely worthy of a proper fridge beat down.

[Jasonwillcook]

Pocket sand to the fridge was extra devious! 😂

[golsonca]

Making this with the family today for Christmas Eve. I used 2-1/2 lb. of fresh ground brisket, 1 lb. of ground pork shoulder, and 2 tablespoons of saved bacon fat for browning. I also added celery instead of carrots. It is simmering now, will add the beans and 1 can of corn nibblets in a couple hours. House smells amazing, and the taste is already incredible. Very dark with many layers of rich flavors
Thanks to you & Marcus for the entertaining and informative channel. My kids (and wife) are always happy when they see me watching you for meal ideas!

[craighupaelo]

This recipe just won me first prize in my office chili cook-off! Thanks Sonny.

[MisterBones]

I've never been disappointed with your cooking!!

[marshalljackson]

Congrats on the two years! I just hit four years a couple of months ago and it was a life-changing decision.

Also, I'm an Aeropress convert as well! I've had mine about three years and it's my daily driver for coffee. In my opinion you can't get better home brewed coffee.

[Enhancedlies]

The grind on the beef is way finer than i have ever seen before... and i love it tbf