Kevin's Famous Chili
AS SEEN IN The Office
The office is an American mockumentary sitcom series that depicts the everyday work lives of office employees at the Scranton Pennsylvania branch of a fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin. This episode starts with character Kevin coming into the office bringing his world famous chilli for the rest of the office.
ACTIVE TIME
3 Hour
TOTAL TIME
3 Hour
COMPLEXITY
Intermediate
INGREDIENTS
4 dried ancho chiles 2 Tbs neutral oil (vegetable, canola or grapeseed) 3 lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 lean) 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic 1 large jalapeño, finely chopped 1 Tbs dried oregano 2 tsp ground cumin ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 2 Tbs tomato paste 2 12 oz. bottles of beer (lager or pale ale) 3 cans Pinto beans, drained and rinsed 3 cups beef stock 2 ½ cups chopped ripe tomatoes 2 Tbs kosher salt Chopped scallions, shredded Jack cheese and sour cream (for topping)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat. 2. Sauté until meat and onion are browned (the trick is to undercook the onions). 3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, toasted ancho chilis, and water. 4. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper to taste. 5. Boil on a low-heat. 6. Simmer for 15 minutes while covered. 7. Add toppings of your choice.
ORIGINAL RECIPE
https://youtu.be/eQ9eY0_DoEk