Three Bean Chili Con Carne

Three Bean Chili Con Carne

Directions for: Three Bean Chili Con Carne

Ingredients

Three Bean Chili Con Carne

1 lb(s) ground beef chuck

1 Tbsp bacon drippings

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 spanish white onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, chopped

1 Poblano chili, stemmed, seeded and diced

2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes

1 Tbsp granulated sugar

1 cup chicken stock

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Tbsp chili powder (recipe follows)

1 cinnamon stick

2 bay leaves

1 oz Bakers unsweetened chocolate or Mexican chocolate

15 oz black beans, drained

15 oz red kidney beans, drained

15 oz romano beans, drained

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

6 limes, juice only

Garnish

2 cup sour cream

2 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 cup fresh cilantro

12 lime wedges

Directions

Three Bean Chili Con Carne

1. in a large fry pan over high heat brown meat in small batches in bacon fat. Use a slotted spoon to transfer browned meat to a bowl. Set aside.

2. in a large saucepot heat oil and saut onion, garlic and Poblano chili until onions are translucent and pepper is soft. Add browned meat with remaining ingredients except for beans, cilantro and lime juice. Simmer for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Add beans and continue to cook for another 30 minutes to 1 hour.

4. Remove from heat and stir in of chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice.

5. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaves before serving.

Garnish

1. Serve sour cream, cilantro, grated cheddar cheese and lime wedges to the side as garnish.

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