Smoky Beef and Bourbon Chili
A chili that combines the sweetness of bourbon and molasses with spicy Chipoltle peppers in Adobo Sauce and mixed with salty bacon, black beans and garbanzo beans. Delicious!
Servings 4 -6 Servings
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Ingredients
- ½ lb bacon diced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. dried sage
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
For the Sauce:
- ¾ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup molasses
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ½ stick unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 can 7 oz Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce, peppers only, chopped
- 1 can 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 15 1/2 oz. black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 1/2 oz. garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
To Garnish:
- ¼ cup sour cream or yogurt
- Tortilla Chips
- Parsley or Cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon until done but not crisp. Drain fat. Add beef, bourbon, garlic, oregano, sage and onion. Cook until meat is browned, about 6 to 7 minutes.
- Put beef mixture into slow cooker and add all sauce ingredients. Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- To serve, garnish bowls with sour cream, tortillas and parsley. Serve with additional tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams