Galley Wench’s Spice-Sea Chili

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 10
Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili that will make your taste buds sing!
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Prep

15 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

135 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef , lean
1/2 lb lean pork sausage ( I use Jimmy Dean )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans black beans , divided
1 large fresh poblano pepper , diced
1 medium diced onion
2 garlic cloves ( pressed )
1 chipotle chile , in adobo seasoning ( diced and seeded , adjust to taste )
1 teaspoon adobo sauce ( adjust to taste )
1 tablespoon ground cumin powder ( adjust to taste )
1 tablespoon chili powder ( adjust to taste )
1 tablespoon ground ancho chili ( adjust to taste )
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon cocoa ( I use Hershey 's Dark cocoa )
12 ounces beer , dark ( or broth , use as needed )
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup cilantro , chopped ( optional )
1 lime , juce of
cilantro cream ( Cilantro Cream )
sour cream
cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
503
Sugar
8g
Fat
28g
Galley Wench's Spice-Sea Chili is a hearty and warming dish that is perfect for any time of year. This recipe brings together the robust flavors of spices like cumin, chili powder, and ancho chili powder, with the heartiness of ground beef and pork sausage. The addition of black beans, poblano pepper, and adobo sauce give this chili a unique twist, making it a real crowd-pleaser. Best of all, it's easy to make in one pot, so it's perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week. Serve it up with your favorite chili toppings for a tasty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and sausage until browned. Drain and set aside.
2.In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the poblano pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, approximately 5 minutes.
3.Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 can of black beans (undrained), and the browned meat to the dutch oven or soup pot. Mix well.
4.Add the remaining can of black beans (drained), chipotle chile, adobo sauce, cumin powder, chili powder, ancho chili, oregano, cocoa, and brown sugar. Mix well.
5.Pour the dark beer into the dutch oven or soup pot. Stir to combine.
6.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours or until chili reaches desired thickness.
7.Serve with cilantro cream, sour cream, and cilantro.

PROS

Galley Wench’s Spice-Sea Chili is a hearty, one-pot meal that is perfect for cold winter nights.
Filled with robust flavors and spices, it will warm your soul and make your taste buds sing!

CONS

This chili is a bit on the spicier side, so it may not be suitable for those who don’t like a lot of heat.
Additionally, the use of ground beef and pork sausage makes this dish high in calories and saturated fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its calorie and fat content, this chili has many health benefits. The inclusion of black beans provides a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, which is crucial for maintaining digestive health. Additionally, the use of spices such as cumin and chili powder has been linked to reducing inflammation and aiding in digestion.

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