This weekend we had our annual chili party (coinciding with the Polar Plunge). In lieu of jumping into a frozen lake, I decided to just make chili. I'm recording the recipe here for posterity and so that I don't have to try to guess at what I did next year.
Chili of the Deep
- Makes about 40 pounds
- 2-3 hour prep time
- 8 hour cook time
Ingredients
- 6 large onions
- 4 pounds beans
- 6 large cans of diced and/or crushed tomatoes
- 3 cans of tomato paste
- 4 pounds of stew beef
- 4 pounds of bacon
- 1 pound of jalapenos
- 4 large bell peppers
- Garlic, chili powder, cumin, and turmeric to taste
These numbers reflect the modifications that I should have made this year. A few slightly hotter peppers would also be good.
Secret Ingredients of the Deep
- 1 bag of cuttlefish
- 1 liter of rum (Kraken rum for true depth)
Preparation and Assembly
Dice the onions and peppers. Cut the bacon into reasonable bite-sized pieces. Distribute the ingredients throughout the pot in layers to help mix and then cook on low for about 8 hours. Stir often.