Asian-Style Spicy Beef Chili
By: olivia kim
Published: Friday, September 28, 2012 - 7:49pm

Ingredients




Servings: 6 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs ground chuck or beef
2 (1.25 oz) packets chili powder (medium or hot)
1 medium sized potato, cubed
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp red chili pepper flakes
5, 6 dried red chili peppers
1 large can tomato, diced
5, 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1, 2 cups water (or beef broth)
salt and pepper to taste
sesame seeds (garnish)
shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation

1 Brown ground meat in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until brown and add the minced garlic. Discard excess fatty oil either by draining or using a strainer. 2 After cutting hard vegetables into cubes, add to the pot with water, chili powder, and seasonings like soy sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring continuously. 3 Add remaining ingredients like canned tomatoes and bean varieties; slow boil on low heat for a minimum of 30 minutes. 4 Serve with rice and/or desired toppings like sesame seeds, diced onions, cheese, or even crackers. 5 *Instead of using premade chili mix packets (like we do), you can also combine the following ingredients to make your own chili seasoning: chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt.

About

Our hearty and semi-healthy chili is back on the menu with a slightly different twist. After the cooler than expected temperatures, which is a big "hooray" for me because this signals the end of my seasonal allergies, we decided to make another variation with an Asian flair...full story and recipe at http://www.oliviajasonkim.com