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Dan-O’s Chili

Dan-O’s Chili

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
1.25 hrs
Servings:
6-8

Flavors Used:

Tac-O

This is how you make real chili by starting with actual dried chili peppers, not just chili powder. The secret? Rehydrate the peppers, ditch the bitter skins and seeds, and keep the rich chili pulp, that’s where the true flavor lives. This method makes chili that’s deeper, smoother, and way more authentic than anything from a can. And don’t stop at a bowl, pile it on fries, chili dogs, or mac and cheese.

Ingredients

For the Chili Base:

  • Dried chili peppers (Guajillo, Pasilla, or Puya); about 20 peppers
  • Water (for simmering peppers)

Meat & Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 lbs cube steak, diced into small cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

Flavor Builders

  • 2 Tbsp Dan-O’s Tac-O Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 12oz can Dr.Pepper
  • 1 can pinto beans (optional)
  • 1 heaping scoop beef base (or beef bouillon)

Preparation Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the Chili Peppers: Add dried chili peppers to a pot of water. Simmer (not boil) for 30 minutes until soft and hydrated. Remove peppers and let cool slightly in a bowl. Allow excess water to drip off
  2. Remove Seeds & Bitter Skins: Using a paring knife, slice each pepper open. Dip in a small bowl of water to remove seeds easily. Lay pepper flat on a cutting board. Press with your fingers to scrape out the soft chili pulp. Discard the tough outer skin (it’s bitter). Keep only the pulp ( that’s the real chili flavor)
  3. Chop the Chili Pulp: Finely chop the collected chili pulp. Set aside, as this becomes your fresh chili paste base.
  4. Brown the Meat: Add ground beef and diced cube steak to a pot. Cook over medium-high heat. Chop and break up the meat until browned and crumbly. Stir in diced yellow onion.
  5. Build the Chili Flavor: Add chopped chili pulp to the pot. Pour in Dr Pepper and add the beef base or bouillon. Add one can of pinto beans. Stir well and let flavors combine.
  6. Lower the heat and simmer 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally
  7. Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with favorites like cheddar, sour cream, or diced onion.
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