James Kerwin's Four Pepper Chili

Chef Kerwin of Little Fib likes to serve his chili scooped over Fritos for a welcome crunch!

    Ingredients

    • 6 – 8cups veal stock
    • 2guajillo or ancho chilis, stemmed
    • 2chili de arbol, stemmed
    • 2large poblano peppers, roasted and seeded
    • 1jalapeno pepper, roasted and seeded
    • 2red bell peppers, chopped
    • 4cloves garlic, smashed
    • 1 1/2pounds ground beef
    • 1 1/2tablespoons chili powder
    • 3/4tablespoon allspice
    • 3/4tablespoon cinnamon
    • 1tablespoon cumin
    • 3/4tablespoon oregano
    • 1 1/2pounds ground lamb
    • 212 ounce cans roasted tomatoes
    • 1cup tomato paste
    • 3cups white beans, soaked
    • 2ounces apple cider vinegar
    • honey
    • salt

    Preparation

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    1.  Add veal stock, chilis, peppers, and garlic to large pot and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes. Transfer to blender and puree. Strain.

    2.  In another pot, brown ground beef. Add chili powder, allspice, cinnamon, cumin, and oregano. Add veal mixture and ground lamb and simmer.

    3.  Add tomatoes and stir. Slowly add tomato paste.

    4.  Add beans and simmer until tender, adding more veal stock if needed.

    5.  Season to taste with vinegar, honey, and salt.

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