Boatbilly Chili
By
star pooley
@starryrose
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This chili is a bit expensive to make and time consuming, but I think it is worth it!
I love this chili with it's blend of meats with a hint of cinnamon. Served with a warm cornbread and you've got a meal! Chourico can be found online at Gaspars.com or any Portuguese market.
Ingredients
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2 Tbspolive oil
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1 lbsirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 lbpork, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 lbground beef
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1 1/2 cchourico portuguese sausage, casing removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 largeyellow onion, chopped
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1/4 tspchili powder (may add more as it cooks if needed)
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1 Tbspfresh minced garlic
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2 tspcumin
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1 tspdried basil
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2(14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
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2(14 1/2 oz.) cans whole tomatoes, drained
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1 ccilantro, chopped
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1 stickcinnamon
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3bay leaves
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2green jalapenos, slit lengthwise and then in half, seeds removed
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2 Tbspyellow cornmeal
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·salt & pepper
How to Make Boatbilly Chili
- Place olive oil in large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add sirloin and pork in batches and brown, removing to a bowl once browned.
- Once these are browned, add ground beef, chorizo, onions and garlic to the pot and brown.
- Return sirloin and pork to pot.
- Stir in rest of ingredients.
- Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
- Discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and jalapenos before serving.
- Garnish with cheese, chopped onions, sour cream and/or crushed tortilla chips.