ULTIMATE APPLE CIDER CHILI

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Maybe you are thinking, "why mushrooms in a chili?" Well, first, since they are so earthy tasting, they are amazing with beer. Dicing them up small, and since they then swell up, they add to the thickness of chili. No noodles or rice needed with this pot of chili. NOTE: since the cider and beer are added at the end, the...

Provided by Monica H

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp bacon fat
1 medium yellow onion
1 Tbsp brown sugar
4 c beef broth
10 oz cherry tomatoes
6 tomatoes on the vine
3 bell peppers
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp pepper
6 oz tomato paste
12 oz white mushrooms
1 ear of corn
8 oz black beans
1 c hard apple cider
1 c dark brown ale beer
1/4 c beer - for deglazing pan

Steps:

  • 1. Brown beef on olive oil in saute pan.
  • 2. Remove beef with slotted spoon into big pot. Leave drippings in saute pan; add bacon grease.
  • 3. Add onions to saute pan.
  • 4. Top onions with brown sugar (more for carmelization of onions, rather than flavor). Sautee until onions are translucent and soft.
  • 5. Pour onions into pot, drippings and all.
  • 6. Deglaze saute pan with 1/4 cup beer, scraping up brown bits from bottom. Pour that into the pot.
  • 7. Into the pot, add broth, all tomatoes (add them whole), bell peppers, tomato paste, and all spices. Give it a really good stir, cover and simmer on very low heat, for about an hour.
  • 8. While waiting, dice mushrooms into itty bitty pieces, and shuck that ear of corn.
  • 9. After an hour, give your chili a few good stirs, and use back of big spoon or spatula, to push down on the tomatoes, breaking them up. Add mushrooms and corn. Cover and let simmer on very low heat for another hour.
  • 10. After that hour, now add beans and beer. Stir, cover and let simmer on very low heat for 30 minutes.
  • 11. Turn off heat, uncover and stir, break up some more tomatoes, and then cover it back up and let it sit, covered, for at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with shredded cheese and scallions when serving.

Andrea Malone
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I love this chili! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Darren Atkins
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This is a great chili recipe! It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Nasir Shekh
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This chili is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


h-r Schneider
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I made this chili for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe.


Ch Rehan
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This chili is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


alen muca
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the chili always turns out delicious.


Jaylee Larson
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This chili is so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Dakotalee Salmons
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This chili is amazing! I love the unique flavor that the apple cider gives it. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Confidence anyanwu
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it too.


Talat Iqbal
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This chili is so good! The apple cider gives it a nice sweetness that balances out the spiciness of the chili peppers. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Vicky Diaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chili turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and the flavor was incredible. I highly recommend this recipe!


imran jan 009
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This is my new favorite chili recipe! The apple cider adds a depth of flavor that I've never tasted in chili before. It's a must-try for any chili lover.


Otaku Milo
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I made this chili for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor. It was the perfect dish for a cold winter day.


Rokjestically Roxic
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This chili was absolutely delicious! The apple cider gave it a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this again.