Classic Beef and Coffee Chili

Beef and Coffee Chili

Here is a very simple beef and coffee chili recipe. Not sure about adding coffee to a chili? Try it to enhance the comforting taste of this classic! More info here.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded or not, finely chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Butter
• 1 kg (2.2 lb) ground beef, or veal
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Chili seasoning
• 5 ml (1 teaspoon) ground cumin
• 1 can of 796 ml (28 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 can 19 oz (540 ml) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 250 ml (1 cup) long or strong coffee (Sumatra Sibolga)
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) beef broth or water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) ketchup
• 45 ml (3 tbsp.) Lime juice
• 10 g (1/4 cup) chopped cilantro (optional)
• 35 g of finely ground coffee(optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the onion and chili pepper in the butter. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned. Salt and pepper. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add the rest of the ingredients except the cilantro and the finely ground coffee. Bring to a boil and simmer, half covered, 45 minutes or until the chili thickens, stirring a few times during cooking. Adjust seasoning. Add the cilantro and finely ground coffee and the recipe is ready.