Brian's Bourbon Chili

Name: Brian's Bourbon Chili
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. ground beef chuck; 1 c. bourbon; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried sage; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 bell peppers (1 each red, green, and orange), seeded and chopped; 1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/4 c. orange juice; 1/2 stick unsalted butter (preferably Irish, such as Kerrygold); 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 c. sour cream; 3 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 4 oz. Cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup); Tortilla chips, for serving

By Brian MiskePublished: Aug 30, 2012

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Cal/Serv:

519

Try zesting some lemon on the sour cream for fresh, citrusy flavor.

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb. ground beef chuck
1 cup bourbon
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried sage
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 bell peppers (1 each red, green, and orange), seeded and chopped
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 stick unsalted butter (preferably Irish, such as Kerrygold)
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground chipotle pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup sour cream
3 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
4 oz. Cheddar, shredded (about 1 cup)
Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, add beef, 1/4 cup bourbon, half the garlic, oregano, and sage. Cook, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon, until meat is browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef mixture to a medium bowl and set aside; discard remaining juices.
2. Step 2In the same pot over high heat, heat olive oil. Add onion, bell peppers, jalapeño, orange juice, butter, and remaining garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add chili powder, chipotle, cayenne, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. Add remaining bourbon, reduce heat to medium, and cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 8 minutes.
3. Step 3Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Add beans and reserved beef. (If mixture is dry, add up to 1 cup water.) Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Before serving, stir together sour cream and mint in a small bowl. Divide chili among bowls and garnish each with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar and 2 teaspoons mint sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.