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Dragon’s Breath Chili

Dragon's Breath Chili
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
10-15 servings

A hot and smoky beef chili that pairs perfectly with crispy fries.

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ingredients

3
Tbsp bacon grease or canola oil
2
Tbsp unsalted butter
3
Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
3
poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
2
red bell peppers, diced
2
jalapenos, minced
2
yellow onions, diced
1
head garlic, minced
1
lb(s) boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into ¼" cubes
2
lb(s) ground beef, coarse grind
1
lb(s) bulk Italian sausage
3
Tbsp chili powder
2
tsp cayenne pepper
2
tsp ground coriander
2
tsp ground cumin
2
tsp granulated garlic
2
tsp granulated onion
2
tsp hot paprika
2
tsp kosher salt
2
tsp freshly ground black pepper
2
cups tomato sauce
1
cup tomato paste
12
oz lager beer
1
cup chicken stock
2 15 ½-oz
cans kidney beans, with juice
2 15 ½-oz
cans pinto beans, with juice
Double-Fried French Fries, for serving, recipe follows
Saltine crackers, for garnish
1
bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1
cup shredded Cheddar

Double-Fried French Fries

4 4-
to 5"-long russet potatoes
8
cups canola oil
1
Tbsp fine grain sea salt
1
tsp freshly ground black pepper
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directions

Notes

This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.

Step 1

Add the bacon grease and butter to a large stockpot over high heat. Add the Anaheim chiles, poblano chiles, red bell peppers, jalapeno chiles and onions, and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Add the chuck and brown, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage and brown, stirring gently, trying not to break up the ground beef too much. Cook until the meat is nicely browned and cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the chili powder, cayenne, coriander, cumin, granulated garlic, granulated onion, paprika, salt and black pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 2

Add the tomato sauce and paste, and stir to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Stir in the beer and stock. Add the kidney and pinto beans; lower the heat and simmer, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Serve the chili in bowls over Double-Fried French Fries and garnish with crackers, green onions and Cheddar.

Step 4

Peel the potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch sticks.

Step 5

Fill a large bowl with water and soak the potatoes, submerged, at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. This will help remove the excess starch from the potatoes and keep them from oxidizing.

Step 6

Fit a heavy stockpot with a deep-fry thermometer and heat the oil to 325ºF.

Step 7

Remove the potatoes from the water and pat dry to remove excess water. Carefully place two handfuls of potatoes into the hot oil. There should be at least 1 inch of oil above the potatoes. Parcook until the potatoes are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the potatoes, gently shaking off the excess oil and let them drain on a rack. Repeat the process until all of the potatoes are parcooked.

Step 8

Raise the heat of the oil to 350ºF. Cook the potatoes again, two handfuls at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the oil, shake off the excess oil, place in a bowl and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat the process until all of the potatoes are cooked.

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