Chili for Chili Burgers, Chili Dogs, or Chili Fries Recipe

By
J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
学习认真的吃的华体会app入口 Editorial Process
Updated Mar. 05, 2019
20100903-burgerlab-primary.jpg
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

This chili ends up with a homogeneous, saucy texture perfect for topping burgers, hot dogs, or fries. Leftover chili can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

The chili is best with the whole dried chiles indicated in the recipe, but you can substitute 3 tablespoons of your favorite chili powder if desired. Add it to the pot along with the other ground spices in step 2.

Recipe Facts

5

(4)

Active:20 mins
Total:95 mins
Serves:8 to 10 servings

Rate & Comment

华体会应用下载

  • 2wholeAncho orPasilla chiles,是播种,撕裂成strips

  • 1wholeNew Mexico red, California, Costeño, or Choricerochile,是播种,撕裂成strips

  • 1wholeCascabel, Arbol, orPequin chile, stemmed, seeded, and torn in half

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1mediumyellow onion, diced fine (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 2clovesgarlic

  • 1 1/2teaspoonswhole cumin seeds, toasted and ground

  • 1teaspooncoriander seeds, toasted and ground

  • 1wholeclove, toasted and ground

  • 1wholestar anise, toasted and ground

  • 1/2teaspoondried oregano

  • 3tablespoonstomato paste

  • 2teaspoonssoy sauce

  • 1anchovyfillet, minced (optional)

  • 1/2teaspoonMarmite(optional)

  • 1teaspoonsugar

  • 1 1/2pounds80/20 ground chuckor short rib

  • 1quart鸡站ck

  • 2tablespoonsmasa harina

  • 1tablespoonFrank's Red Hot

  • 1tablespoonbourbon(optional)

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Combine all chiles in a medium microwave-safe bowl and cover with water. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Remove bowl from microwave and allow chiles to soak for 10 minutes. Using immersion blender or upright blender, blend soaked chiles until smooth, adding soaking water as needed to keep texture loose.

  2. Melt butter over medium-high heat in Dutch oven. When foaming subsides, add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are softened but no browned, about 6 minutes. Add ground spices and oregano and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add tomato paste, soy sauce, anchovy, Marmite (if using), and sugar, and cook, stirring frequently until paste begins to stick to bottom of pan, about 1 1/2 minutes.

  3. Remove pan from heat and add 2 cups of chicken broth. Scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pan with wooden spoon. Add ground beef and break up using whisk until mixture is completely homogeneous (no large chunks of beef should remain). Add remaining chicken stock and return to stovetop and set over medium high heat. Cook, whisking frequently, until mixture comes to a simmer. Cover with lid slightly ajar, reduce heat to low, and cook for 75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thick and intense.

  4. Combine masa harina and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and mix until homogeneous. Add masa mixture, hot sauce, and bourbon to chili and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately on top of burgers, hot dogs, or fries.

This Recipe Appears In

Nutrition Facts(per serving)
267 Calories
16g Fat
9g Carbs
22g Protein
Show Full Nutrition LabelHide Full Nutrition Label
×
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol70mg 23%
Sodium507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein22g
Vitamin C 4mg 18%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 489mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

More Serious Eats Recipes