Ingredients

  • Coconut oil, for browning the meat
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • Splash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 mangoes, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

Method

  • For the chili: Set a large pan over medium-high heat and add some coconut oil.
  • Add the pork, beef, garlic, habanero and onions and cook until the meat is brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with the chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, allspice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add the tomatoes and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the beef stock and continue to simmer for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Mix in the chopped cilantro and mangoes.
  • For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • Mix the butter, milk and eggs in another bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined; mix in the jalapenos.
  • Fill each cup of a 12-cup muffin pan halfway with the muffin batter.
  • Place some of the chili mixture on top of the muffin batter in each cup.
  • Finish by filling up each cup with some of the remaining muffin batter.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes.