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=== General Suggestions === | === General Suggestions === | ||
* Start with dried beans | * Start with dried kidney beans. Soak overnight with baking soda to degas, then partially cook. | ||
* Sweat the onions and peppers | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweating_(cooking) Sweat] the onions and peppers, set aside. | ||
* | * Brown meat under broiler on a baking tray. | ||
* Use stew meat instead of ground | ** Use stew meat instead of ground, for the texture | ||
** | ** Save all fat and drippings | ||
** | * Combine meat, peppers and onions, beans, and some tomatoes; season, and bake at least until beans are done | ||
** Ideally, use a heavy dutch oven or similar. You want the high thermal inertia. | |||
** This may also be doable in a slow-cooker, but moisture should be watched carefully. | |||
** Secret sauce for good chili: unsweetened chocolate and black coffee. | |||
* Bean-containing chilis are best after they've been allowed to cool and then reheated. | |||
=== Ingredients quantities === | === Ingredients quantities === | ||
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* Some coffee | * Some coffee | ||
* A bit of bitter chocolate | * A bit of bitter chocolate | ||
* Cornbread | |||
For serving: | For serving: | ||