7 ALARM CHILI SOME LIKE IT HOT ENJOY DAN:

                                     7 ALARM CHILI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 (20 Oz) can kidney beans, undrained

1 (15 Oz) cans chili beans, undrained

2 (14 Oz) cans black beans, undrained

2 (15.5 Oz) black-eyed peas, undrained

4 serrano peppers, finely chopped

2 anthem peppers, finely chopped

2 green Thai chilies, finely chopped

3 jalapenos, finely chopped

1-(7 Oz) can chipotle in adobo sauce

6 garlic cloves, 3 of them finely chopped

1 tablespoon salt

1-1/2-EACH tablespoon cumin, and chili powder

4-pounds, boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

4 tablespoon grape-seed oil

1-(28 Oz) can whole tomatoes in juice

1/2-cup cilantro

2 onions, chopped

1-tablespoon dried oregano

1/4-cup coco powder

4 tablespoon instant coffee

1-(12 Oz) bottle beer

2 cups water

Garnish with avocado, chopped onion, shredded cheese, and sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Mince 1 whole garlic clove and mash to a paste with 1/2-tablespoon EACH salt, cumin and chili powder.

2.    Pat beef dry and toss with spice mixture in a bowl until well coated.

3.    Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a stock-pot over high-heat and when sizzling.

4.    Add beef and brown on all sides in batches 5 minutes per batch.

5.    Transfer beef as browned to a bowl, set aside.

6.    Place all hot peppers in a blender along with tomatoes, cilantro, 2 whole garlic cloves + 1/2-tablesoon salt.

7.    Puree until smooth.

8.    Add 3 tablespoon oil over medium-heat to the pot and when sizzling.

9.    Add the onions and chopped garlic, stirring and scraping up browned bits of beef.

10. Saute for about 7-8 minutes.

11. Add oregano and next 4 ingredients + reamaning cumin and chili powder.

12. Stir in beef and bring to a boil then simmer for 2 hours.

13. Add more water as needed.

14. Coarsely shred meat (still in pot) with 2 forks.

15. Garnish your favorite toppings.

ENJOY DAN:                                                               COURAGE STRENGTH HOPE!!