Five-Alarm Chili
"As the name implies, five-alarm chili should be spicy enough to make you break a sweat, but it has to have rich, deep chile flavor as well. We used a combination of dried anchos, smoky chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, fresh jalapenos, and chili powder to create layers of flavor. Ground beef… read more..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz dried ancho chiles
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3 1/2 c water
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1 28oz can whole peeled tomatoes
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3/4 c crushed corn tortilla chips
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1/4 c canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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2 lbs 85 percent lean ground beef
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Salt and pepper
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2 pounds onions, chopped fine
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2 jalapeño chiles, stemmed, seeds reserved, and minced
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp ground cumin
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2 tbsp chili powder
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1 tbsp dried oregano
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2 tsp ground coriander
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2 tsp sugar
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 c beer (light bodied lager like Budweiser works best)
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3 15oz cans pinto beans, rinsed
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