FIERY CHILI WITH RED BEANS

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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds dried red kidney beans
12 cups cold water
3 teaspoons salt
2 pounds stewing beef (chuck, shoulder or shank)
1/2 pound ham rind or bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, and for garnish, 1 cup chopped onion, washed in a sieve and pressed in a kitchen towel to prevent discoloration
8 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and chopped (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper (more or less to taste)
1 large (1-pound, 12-ounce) can whole Italian tomatoes in juice
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin powder
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 tablespoons chili powder
Tabasco sauce
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Corn tortillas or tacos
1 cup chopped onion, washed in a sieve and pressed in a kitchen towel to prevent discoloration

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans under cool water, removing and discarding any damaged beans and any foreign material. Place the beans in a large pot with the cold water and 1 teaspoon of the salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender but not mushy. Set aside; do not drain.
  • Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces, and then chop coarsely by hand or in a food processor. When using a food processor, place about 1/2 pound of the chuck in the bowl at a time, and pulse the motor for about 10 seconds.
  • Place the pieces of ham rind or bacon in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until most of the fat has been rendered and the rind is dry and brown. Add the 1 pound of onion pieces and the beef, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until the meat separates and loses its red color. Stir in the garlic, jalapeno pepper and tomatoes.
  • Using a mini-chopper or small coffee grinder, process the coriander seeds, and add them to the saucepan, along with the cumin powder, mustard, red pepper flakes, chili powder and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Combine the meat mixture and the beans (liquid and all), return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. (The mixture will be soupy.)
  • Spoon over boiled rice, and garnish with the Cheddar cheese and the chopped onion. Pass the Tabasco sauce and the corn tortillas or tacos.

BOB Zaria
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Not a fan. The flavors were bland and the texture was mushy.


ivy oganga
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Meh, it was okay. I've had better.


Muzmill Ali
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This chili is delicious! It's got a great kick to it, and the red beans add a nice bit of texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


lamin jarju
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I love this chili! It's so hearty and flavorful, and the red beans add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sushma Lama
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the red beans give it a really nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muneeb Shehzad
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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a winner. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sandhya Niraula
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This chili is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The end result is always a delicious and satisfying chili.


Shakira Adediran
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I made this chili for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a winner.


Google_PlayDakota Love
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This chili is delicious! It's got a great kick to it, and the red beans add a nice bit of texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rhea Tamson
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I love this chili! It's so hearty and flavorful, and the red beans add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nolubabalo Saba
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This chili is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the red beans give it a really nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bonnie Walker
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I've made this chili several times now, and it's always a winner. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rodivino, Jr. Acantilado
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This chili is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The end result is always a delicious and satisfying chili.


Lori Bailey
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I made this chili for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Cheryl Abernathy
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This chili is absolutely delicious! It's got a great balance of spice and flavor, and the red beans add a nice touch of heartiness. I'll definitely be making this again.