I have had this recipe wandering around my head for quite some time, but was wondering if other people were like me. I love chili year round, I don't care how hot it is outside. Just grab an ice cold beer to cool yourself down if needed.
So I decided to pose the question on my social media.
Is there a "chili season"?
The answer was a resounding NO.
So with that question answered I set my mind to the task at hand.
Now, what can I do to make this chili stand out? Make it an over the top WOW I want that "Get in my belly now!" kind of chili?
Then the question I hear most began ringing in my ear.
Is there meat in it?
For those of you that have been here for a while, you know that the man in my life is terrified of a meatless meal for some reason. I mean he has to have meat or the world will come to an end, or so he would lead you to believe.
OK, if it is meat you want, then it is meat you are gonna get. And a whole shh ummm ton of it at that!!
Let's see now, ground beef? Yes, you have to have ground beef, and bacon, you can't forget the bacon! What else? Think, think, think....Ahaaaa I have left over carnitas from the other night when I made Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Tacos.
Poifect!!
Now toss in some peppers, and spices, and the other usual suspects and Voila, Chili to bust your gut with!!
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Cook time: 02 hrs. 15 mins.
I don't really think he believed me about how much meat I was going to pack into this. But I sure made him a believer when I put a big bowl of this in front of him. This is a serious bowl of goodness, no toppings needed, just grab a spoon (or fork) and dive in!
Tex-Mex Gut Buster Chili
Putting a Mexican spin on an American classic, makes this chili Tex Mex perfection!
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick bacon, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 pound shredded pork carnitas (can sub pulled pork if wanted)
- Kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 2 tablespoons dried Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 can (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 bottle dark Mexican beer (I used Negro Modelo)
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Equipment Used
Large Cutting Board
Chef's Knife
Dutch Oven
Slotted Spoon
Wooden Spoon
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a 6-quart heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the fat renders. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel and reserve for garnish later if desired. Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic, jalapenos, and poblanos. Cook until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Push the pepper and onion mixture to the edges and add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until no pink remains, then stir in the carnitas, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and beer. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to get any browned bits up, then add tomatoes, stock, pinto beans, and black beans, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
- Taste, correct the seasoning, and continue to simmer, stirring often, for another 30 minutes, or the chili is reduced to your liking.
- Serve topped with chopped cilantro and cooked bacon.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 2 hrs. 25 mins.
Tags: bacon, beer, chili, cilantro, ground beef, comfort food
Nutritional info via CalorieCount.com
Manly Starters:
- BBQ Chicken Nacho by Country Girl in The Kitchen
- Beer Battered Fried Mushrooms by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Burrata Bresaola and Arugula Appetizer by Family Foodie
- Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce by Hip Foodie Mom
- Chipotle Pork Belly-Stuffed JalapeƱo Poppers by The Redhead Baker
- Coconut Beer-Battered Prawns with Spicy Marmalade by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Devils on Horseback by Nosh My Way
- Fried Pickles by Cookin’ Mimi
- Garlic and Herb Wine Jelly by What Smells So Good?
- Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings by Manu’s Menu
- Tomato Bacon Jam by Feed Me, Seymour
Manly Mains:
- Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Beef Barbacoa by Casa de Crews
- Beef Short Rib Sandwich by Life Tastes Good
- Beer Brats with Pepper Relish by Jelly Toast
- Beer Can Chicken by Curious Cuisiniere
- Chicago Style-Pizza by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Chili Dog Casserole by Simple Gourmet
- Chipotle Pork Chops by girlichef
- Coconut & Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Colossal Burger by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Gluten Free Lemon Pepper Wings by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza by Peaceful Cooking
- Grilled Lobster with Miso Butter by Kimchi MOM
- Grilled Sweet Guava Chicken by The Foodie Army Wife
- Ham and Pineapple Pizza Pockets by gotta get baked
- Huevos Rancheros Casserole by Pescetarian Journal
- Lacquered Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker by Shockingly Delicious
- Maple Chipotle Barbecue Pork Tenderloin by Flavor Mosaic
- Meatball Burger on Garlic Bread by Healthy.Delicious.
- Mom’s Slow Roasted Brisket by Food Lust People Love
- Perfectly Pan Seared Steak by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Pollo al Peperoncino by Run DMT
- Polish Coal Miner Piggies (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls- Golabki) by Rants from my Crazy Kitchen
- Red Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos. How to win over your man’s stomach and steal his heart. by Simply Healthy Family
- Ropa Vieja by Meal Diva
- Salt of the Earth Ribs by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Salisbury Steak w/ Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Smoked Turkey Drumsticks by Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
- Stuffed Chipotle Bacon Cheese Burgers by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Stuffed Pork Chops by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Tex-Mex Gut Buster Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- The Cleveland Hogg Burger by Seduction in the Kitchen
Manly Desserts:
- Beer Funnel Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc.
- Black Forest Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Carob Chip Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread by Ninjabaking.com
- Classic Cheesecake by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Fat Man’s Pie by Magnolia Days
- Mandarin orange cake aka southern pig pickin’ cake by Baking & Browning
- Pizookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Grilled Pound Cake Stacks with Roasted Strawberries by Melanie Makes
- Strawberry Rhubarb Pie With Mascarpone Cream by La Bella Vita Cucina
Wine Pairings for Man Food #SundaySupper byENOFYLZ Wine Blog
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
Yum, yum and... YUM! Your chili looks wonderful Bobbi! I wish I could grab a spoon and just dig in!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Manuela :) I would gladly share!
DeleteI love the cilantro on top for garnish. This looks delish!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nichole. I love cilantro!
DeleteI love the sound of gut buster haha! Sounds and looks delicious :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
LOL Eric, I thought it sounded very "Man Foody"
DeleteYour chili is packed full of so many delicious ingredients...meat, beans, peppers! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz. I tried to pack as much good stuff in there as I could!
DeleteYour chili looks soooo good, Bobbi! Undoubtedly your hubby was a very happy man...LOL regarding your comment of he's terrified of a meatless meal...I'm afraid he'd be scared a lot hanging around the Ninja Baker's kitchen =)
ReplyDeleteLOL ya he wouldn't be able to hang very long with meatless meals.
DeleteGreat, great chili, love the pork in there along with everything else. Perfect guy food!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tara! The men in my life sure loved it :)
DeleteLooks great! I love chili and the fact that yours is packed to the brim is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sherron!
DeleteI would eat this year round, and so would my man! Looks like some amazing chili!
ReplyDeleteRenee - Kudos Kitchen
Thank you Renee :)
DeleteThere's never a bad time for chili!!! This looks delish, Bobbi!! pinned!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I hope you get a chance to make it soon!
DeleteYou know I did always feel chili was a winter dish, but a few weeks ago I made a chili with some leftover meat that needed using up and it got me wondering why on earth I thought it should only be made during winter chili is good any time of the year.
ReplyDeleteLesson learned for both of us Laura :)
Delete"Gut buster" is the right title for this chili - it looks so hearty 'n thick 'n comforting 'n delicious! Meat upon meat upon meat, the perfect man (and woman) food!
ReplyDeleteHehe ya you definitely walk away full after this chili!
DeleteI'll take my chances on busting my gut from a heaping bowl of this chili!
ReplyDeleteLOL Thanks Cindy!
DeleteI agree there is no such thing as a chili season. We eat it all year long. And this is definitely one to go on the chili cooking rotation list.
ReplyDeleteOh I am excited for you to give it a try Renee :)
Delete