Devon's Award Winning Chili

Copyright 2010, Devon Fredericks, All Rights Reserved. We use Aduki beans as we're not fond of Kidney beans. Also Camp Coffee instead of strong coffee

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels

Step 2

Heat the oil in a very large heavy casserole and quickly brown the meat in batches on all sides. Transfer to a separate bowl and set aside

Step 3

Sauté the onion and garlic in the same oil over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until limp but not brown

Step 4

Add the chilli powder, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and cumin and sauté for 1 minute

Step 5

Add the peppers, bay leaf, tomatoes with their juice, the reserved meat, 1 tbsp salt (no!) And 1 tbsp pepper.

Step 6

Bring to the boil the reduce heat, cover the pot with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally

Step 7

Add salt to taste and the coffee, cover the pot and simmer for one more hour

Step 8

Add the beans and basil and warm through