Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • diced onion
  • diced celery
  • diced green pepper
  • tomato sauce
  • water
  • beef base (bullion cubes will work)
  • cumin
  • chili powder
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
  • salt (optional)
  • roasted garlic
  • oregano
  • dry mustard
  • 1 ounce tequila
  • 1 (12 ounce) can beer (I use Corona)
  • paprika
  • sugar (not a lot-just enough to reduce acidity)
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ground coriander
  • hot sauce
  • cayenne pepper (adjust to taste or omit)
  • homemade pinto beans, made using leftover ham bone from a spiral cut ham (You can also use kidney beans or canned pinto beans but chili is not as good)

Method

  • Brown beef and pork.
  • Drain.
  • Steam or boil the browned meat to remove the fat (please don't skip this step or your chili will be GREASY!).
  • Drain meat again and place back in pan and add onion, celery, green pepper, and some of the dry seasonings above to season the meat mixture.
  • Add all ingredients except beans to a large pot.
  • Simmer on low for 2-3 hours,adding beans the last half hour of cooking time.