Brian's Style Chili Colorado

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1. 1

   Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

   Približno 2 min

2. 2

   Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain off any excess fat if desired.

   Približno 7 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Getting a good brown crust on the meat develops a deeper flavor for the final chili.

3. 3

   Add the cubed beef chuck steak to the pot and sear on all sides until browned.

   Približno 6 min

4. 4

   Stir in the crushed garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Be careful not to let the garlic burn, as it will become bitter.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

   Približno 7 min

6. 6

   Sprinkle in the chili powder, salt, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Stir constantly for one minute to toast the spices and coat the meat and vegetables.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Toasting the spices awakens their aromatic oils and enhances their flavor.

7. 7

   Pour in the tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, and salsa verde, stirring to combine everything well.

   Približno 1 min

8. 8

   Gently fold in the canned kidney beans with their sauce and the chopped pickled jalapenos.

   Približno 1 min

9. 9

   Pour the beer over the top of the chili mixture. Do not stir.

   Približno 1 min

   Kuharjeva opomba: Allowing the beer to sit on top as it comes to a simmer helps build a distinct layer of flavor.

10. 10

    Bring the chili to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

    Približno 3 min

11. 11

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a richer flavor and more tender beef, simmer for up to 90 minutes.

    Približno 1 h

12. 12

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed before serving.