Southern Soul Chili
Course:Â Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:Â American
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Prep Time:Â 15Â minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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Servings:Â 8
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef1 lb hot sausage3 tablespoons chili powder1/2 poblano pepper â chopped2 stalks celery â chopped1 medium onion â minced2 tablespoons garlic â minced2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground pepper4 oz tomato paste â canned or from tube1 16 oz can crushed tomatoes1 cup your favorite BBQ Sauce1/2 cup your favorite Hot/Spicy BBQ sauce12 oz lager Beer1 cup beef stock2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon honey or sugar2 cans (15oz) dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained1 can black beans rinsed and drained
Instructions
In an extra-large stockpot or cast iron skillet, brown ground beef and sausage.Â
Add chopped vegetables, except garlic, and cook until meats are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Lower heat to medium.Â
Add chili powder, tomatoes, tomato paste, and BBQ sauces to the pot, mixing well. Scrape any bits from the bottom of the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes stirring often.
Stir in beer, beef broth, minced garlic, Worcestershire, vinegar, and honey. Stir to blend ingredients.
Simmer for about 1.5 hours stirring frequently allowing chili flavors to marry. If sauce gets too thick, add water in 1/4 cup amounts.
Add beans and cook another 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste for seasoning and adjust.
Serve with garnishes and extras â sour cream, scallions, grated cheese, hot sauce, jalapeĂąos, hot cornbread.