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| Dragon’s Breath Chili |
Guy Fieri’s Dragon’s Breath Chili is the best chili. I know people get one recipe and keep it forever, but this time you’ll want to adopt a new chili recipe as your favorite. Guy Fieri, of Guy’s Big Bite, on the Food Network, showed off big time with this chili recipe from the episode, Fuel the Fieri.
Here’s the video for this recipe. You’ll be happy you tried it, but allow time to prep – the chopping and dicing takes some time and as we know things work better when you’re well prepared. You don’t have to change a thing about this recipe…believe me it’s the best chili recipe I have tasted in a long time. Meat lovers will love this – Guy uses boneless chuck, course ground beef and Italian sausage, very satiating and comforting. Well, let’s just say….it’s a bonanza of beef and pork cooked in bacon grease….and just in time for the cool weather. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease, or canola oil
- 2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 jalapenos, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 3 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped
- 2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds ground beef, coarse grind
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons hot paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup tomato paste
- 12 ounces lager beer
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans kidney beans, with juice
- Double-Fried French Fries, recipe follows
- Saltine crackers, for garnish
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar
Directions
Serve in bowls over Double-Fried French Fries and garnish with Saltine crackers, green onions and shredded Cheddar. (Optional)
Double-Fried French Fries
- 4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
- 2 quarts canola oil
- 1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Heat a heavy stock pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer with oil to 325 degrees F. Remove potatoes from the water, and pat dry to remove excess water. Add 2 handfuls of potatoes to hot oil. There should be at least 1-inch of oil above the potatoes. Par cook until potatoes are light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove potatoes, gently shaking off excess oil and let drain on rack. Repeat until all of the potatoes are par cooked.
Raise heat of oil to 350 degrees F. Cook potatoes again, 2 handfuls at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from oil, shake off excess oil, and season lightly in a bowl with salt and pepper. Repeat until all potatoes are cooked.
Yield: 8-10 servings
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Ummm… I just want you to know that that picture makes my mouth water 🙂