Ingredients
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2 tablespoons cumin seeds
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2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 tablespoon paprika
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2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
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1 pound beef round, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
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3 onions, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)
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2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
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8 sun-dried tomatoes, (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
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2 dried ancho chiles, seeds and stems removed, snipped into thin strips (optional; see Note)
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12 ounces dark beer, such as porter or stout
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1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, with juices
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1 tablespoon grated unsweetened chocolate
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1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
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2 bay leaves
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2 cups water
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1 19-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed
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1 19-ounce can white beans, such as Great Northern, rinsed
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1 19-ounce can black beans, rinsed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, (optional)
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Nonfat plain yogurt, chopped scallion greens and shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Directions
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Toast cumin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until aromatic, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder; grind to a fine powder. Transfer to a small bowl; add chili powder, paprika, oregano and cayenne. Stir to combine; set aside.
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Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add beef, in batches if necessary, and saute until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
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Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add onions and bell pepper. Cook, stirring, until the onions have softened and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeños, sun-dried tomatoes, anchos chiles (if using), and the reserved spice mixture. Stir until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add beer, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, scraping up any brown bits clinging to the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and their juices, chocolate, sugar, bay leaves and the browned beef. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Add kidney beans, white beans and black beans and cook until the chili is thick, 30 to 45 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves. Stir in cilantro, if using, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with garnishes.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up 2 days or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Note: Ancho chiles, one of the most popular dried chiles used in Mexico, are dried poblano peppers. They have a mild, sweet, spicy flavor. Ground ancho chile can be found with other spices in large supermarkets, or substitute ground chili powder with a pinch of cayenne.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
358 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
48g | Carbs |
26g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 358 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 15g | 52% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Added Sugars 1g | 2% |
Protein 26g | 53% |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
Vitamin A 1316IU | 26% |
Vitamin C 24mg | 27% |
Folate 139mcg | 35% |
Sodium 493mg | 21% |
Calcium 128mg | 10% |
Iron 6mg | 36% |
Magnesium 55mg | 13% |
Potassium 949mg | 20% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.