Bodacious Chili Recipe

Bodacious Chili Recipe

  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and 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 dry red wine
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/3 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 pinch ground red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  1. SAUTE first 8 ingredients in hot olive oil in a large Dutch oven until meat is browned.
  2. DRAIN and return meat mixture to Dutch oven.
  3. STIR in cocoa and next 13 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
  4. COMBINE sour cream and next 8 ingredients; chill. Serve with chili. Top with shredded cheese, if desired.
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