Beef Chili

Name: Beef Chili
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4 large or 6 medium ancho chiles; 1 2 dried guajillo chiles; 1 2 dried pasilla chiles; 1 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 5 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 2 large yellow onions, chopped; 1 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes; 1 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager; 1 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1 "Toppings as desired (sour cream; 1 grated cheddar; 1 chopped red onion; 1 lime wedges; 1 cilantro; 1 sliced avocado; 1 pickled jalapeños; 1 corn nuts; 1 and dont forget Fritos)"

From the kitchen of Carly

Deep, complex chili built on a trinity of dried chiles blended smooth. Beef chuck sears properly, then braises low and slow into the chile base with onions, garlic, and tomatoes. Serious depth; serious comfort.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

14 large or 6 medium ancho chiles
12 dried guajillo chiles
12 dried pasilla chiles
13 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
15 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch slices
12 large yellow onions, chopped
16 garlic cloves, finely chopped
11 tablespoon ground cumin
12 teaspoons dried oregano
11 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
13 tablespoons dark brown sugar
11 (12-ounce) bottle lager
12 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1"Toppings as desired (sour cream
1grated cheddar
1chopped red onion
1lime wedges
1cilantro
1sliced avocado
1pickled jalapeños
1corn nuts
1and dont forget Fritos)"

Instructions

Remove seeds from ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles and place in a medium bowl. Pour in 3 cups boiling water and cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap; let sit until chiles are softened, 20, 25 minutes. Transfer chiles and soaking liquid to a blender and blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute; set aside.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high. Season beef all over with salt and pepper. Working in 2, 3 batches, cook, turning pieces once, until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium; add onions and garlic to pot. Cook, stirring often to loosen browned bits from bottom of pot, until onions are translucent and very soft, 6, 8 minutes. Add cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, until spices start to stick to pot, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and brown sugar and scrape bottom of pot to loosen spices, then add lager. Bring to a lively simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is almost completely evaporated, 10, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut beef into 1/2" pieces, discarding any large bits of fat or gristle.
Add beef, reserved chile purée, and 2 cups water to pot; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently, uncovered, until liquid is thickened and meat is very tender, 1 1/2, 2 hours. Taste chili and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Divide chili among bowls and top as desired.
Chili can be made 4 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat gently over low, stirring occasionally, and adding a splash of water to loosen if needed.