Braised Beef Brisket Chili

Ingredients

• • 5 pcs dried ancho chili
  • 3 lbs bacon, diced
  • 4 large white onions, diced
  • 10 lbs cubed beef brisket
  • 6 garlic cloves, slivered
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 liters diced canned tomatoes
  • 1 bottle dark beer
  • 2 pcs chipotle peppers
  • 100 gms chopped cilantro stems
  • 500 gms diced squash

Preparation

Difficulty:

Medium

Time:

3 Hours

 

1. 1. Soak the ancho chili in warm water for 30 minutes.
   2. In a large pot, sauté bacon until fat has rendered out. Remove the bacon and drain most of the fat out of the pot. Add the onions, and garlic and cook until golden brown.
   3. Season the beef and add to the pot.
   4. In a blender, add the soaked chilies with 250 ml of the soaking water.
   5. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano and coriander and puree until you achieve a thick paste.
   6. Add to the pot with the remaining ingredients, minus the squash and stir.
   7. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour.
   8. Check the beef to see if it’s cooked, add the diced squash and cook for a further 20 min.
   9. Enjoy with toasted corn bread and a dark beer.