California Pepper Chili Recipe

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In my opinion, this is the world's best chili! It features three meats in a peppery eye-opening broth. I've been a Taste of Home reader for 5 years...and I make something from my magazines almost every day. —Robyn Thompson Los Angeles, California

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California Pepper Chili Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 70 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon, diced
2-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1-1/2 pounds pork stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
6 to 8 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh serrano chili peppers
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh poblano chili peppers
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh jalapeno peppers
2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
7 plum tomatoes, chopped
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings.
In the drippings, cook the beef, pork and onions until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the garlic, peppers and seasonings; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the tomato puree, broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Garnish with reserved bacon and cheese if desired. Yield: 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Originally published as California Pepper Chili in Taste of Home February/March 2001, p29

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Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by katlaydee3

Very good chili recipe. I would definitely make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2010 by jackieskitchen

I could not find serrano peppers when I was ready to make chili so I sub'd Anaheim chili. My wife liked the pork more than the beef so the next time I made it with only pork, and it was still excellent. This warms you up without burning you now or later.