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australian dinkum chili

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

To truly make this authentic.........vigorously wave a boomerang over the pot during the last step.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For australian dinkum chili

  • 1/2 lb
    bacon
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 2 md
    onions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 stalk
    celery, coarsely chopped
  • 1
    bell pepper
  • 2 lb
    top beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb
    hamburger
  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 4 Tbsp
    ground red pepper
  • 3 Tbsp
    ground chili pepper
  • 2
    garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried oregano, preferably mexican
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 24 oz
    beer, preferably australian
  • 14 1/2 oz
    canned whole tomatoes
  • 3 tsp
    brown sugar

How To Make australian dinkum chili

  • 1
    Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Drain the strips on paper toweling and cut into 1/2-inch dice and reserve.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and green pepper and cook until the onions are translucent.
  • 3
    Combine all the beef and pork with the ground chile, garlic, oregano, and cumin.
  • 4
    Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is evenly browned.
  • 5
    Add the beer, tomatoes, and reserved bacon to the pot.
  • 6
    Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
  • 7
    Taste, adjust seasonings, and add more beer if desired. Simmer for 2 1/2 hours longer.
  • 8
    Add the brown sugar and simmer for 15 minutes longer.

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