Bodacious Chili
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beef
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2             pounds  boneless beef chuck roast -- cut into 1" cubes
  2              large  onions -- chopped
  3             stalks  celery -- cut into 1" pieces
  1              large  green bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
  1              large  red bell pepper -- coarsely chopped
  1                cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
  2                     jalapeno peppers -- chopped
  4             cloves  garlic -- minced
  3        tablespoons  olive oil
  2        tablespoons  cocoa
  2        tablespoons  chili powder
  1           teaspoon  ground cumin
  1           teaspoon  dried oregano
  1           teaspoon  paprika
  1           teaspoon  ground turmeric
     1/2      teaspoon  salt
     1/2      teaspoon  ground cardamom
     1/4      teaspoon  pepper
  1         tablespoon  molasses
     1/2           cup  Burgundy or other dry red wine
  2        16 oz. cans  whole tomatoes -- undrained & chopped
  1         16 oz. can  kidney beans -- drained
  1         15 oz. can  garbanzo beans -- drained
                        * Spicy Sour Cream Topping -- * recipe below
                        Shredded Cheddar cheese
 

Preparation:

* Cook first 8 ingredients in olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until meat browns. Drain and return meat mixture to Dutch oven. * Stir in cocoa and next 13 ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with Spicy Sour Cream Topping and shredded cheese. SPICY SOUR CREAM TOPPING 1 {8 oz.} carton sour cream 1/3 cup salsa 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon curry powder Dash of ground red pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Combine all ingredients; cover and chill. Serve with chili.

 

Nutritional Information:

353 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (24% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 54g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 245mg Sodium