It’s Chili Season!
I absolutely love chili during the cold months and being surrounded by all the wonderful spices in the
shop has helped me get a little more creative with my chili recipes. After much research and some trial
and error, I think I’ve come up with a chili recipe that just about anyone would enjoy! I prefer using
chuck roast in mine, but you can make one with just about any meat of choice (or no meat at all) and still
come out with a flavorful, smoky chili thanks to the amazing blend I put together. So, without further
ado, here is Sullivan Street Tea and Spice Company's very own Smoky Chili Recipe!
Recipe for Smoky Chili:
Chuck Roast 2lb
Bacon ½ lb
1 Bag Frozen Corn
Beef Broth 1 cup
Fire Roasted Tomatoes 28oz (1 Can)
Tomato Paste ¼ cup
1 Red Bell Pepper
4 Cloves Garlic
2 Onions
1 Can Pinto Beans
Ancho Chili Powder ½ tbsp
Pasilla Negro Chili Powder ½ tbsp
Smoked Paprika 1 ½ tsp
Cumin Powder 1 tbsp
Garlic Granules ½ tsp
Onion Granules ½ tsp
Ceylon Cinnamon Powder ¼ tsp
Cocoa Powder 1 tbsp
Smoked Chili Flakes ½ tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Oaxacan Chili Pods 2-3
Start with cooking the bacon in a large pot. This way we can
sear the chuck roast in the bacon fat when it’s done.
After searing the chuck roast, set aside. Dice up your red bell pepper, garlic, and onions and
place them in the same pot, cooking until tender—about 5 minutes. Throw in the chili spices for the chili
blend (I usually blend them all together beforehand) and toast them for about 1-2 minutes. Add in the
fire roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, Oaxacan chili pods, beef broth, and the chuck roast. Bring to a boil,
then reduce the heat and let the chili simmer, partially covered, for a few hours or until the chuck roast is
cooked through. Add in the bacon, corn and beans and let cook for another 20-30 minutes. Serve with
sour cream, avocado, cheese, or whatever else your heart desires!
*If you are making this recipe with ground beef or with no meat, you could absolutely get away with only
simmering the chili for around an hour. You want enough to time for the flavor of the Oaxacan chili pods
to really come out! ENJOY!
