Savory Southwest Chili Delight

Ingredients

• A quantity of dried pinto beans weighing one pound
• A pound of ground beef with 90% lean content
• Two sweet onions that are large in size, finely chopped
• Three cups of celery that have been diced
• Three carrots, peeled and finely diced
• Six minced cloves of garlic
• Two red bell peppers, diced
• Four jalapeno peppers, minced after removing seeds
• Two Anaheim peppers, diced after removing seeds
• Two poblano peppers, diced after removing seeds
• A quart of tomatoes that have been diced
• Two tablespoons of guajillo chile powder
• One and a half tablespoons of ground cumin
• A teaspoon of dried oregano
• A teaspoon of ground coriander
• A quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• Two tablespoons of hot pepper sauce
• One tablespoon of beef bouillon granules
• Water, as required
• Two teaspoons of masa harina flour, which is Mexican corn masa mix (optional)
• Two teaspoons of salt

Step 1

Begin by soaking pinto beans in a large container filled with cool water, allowing them to sit for 8 hours to overnight for optimal texture and flavor enhancement.

Step 2

In a spacious stockpot, cook and crumble the beef over medium-high heat until it is thoroughly browned and devoid of any pink color, which should take approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Once done, carefully drain off and discard any excess grease from the pot.

Step 3

After draining the soaked pinto beans, introduce them into the stockpot along with a vibrant array of ingredients such as onions, celery, carrots, garlic, red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, Anaheim peppers, poblano peppers, diced tomatoes, guajillo chile powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, and a dash of hot pepper sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer gently for around 3 hours, allowing all the flavors to meld together harmoniously.

Step 4

As the chili simmers, blend in beef granules to further enrich the savory profile, continuing to simmer until the beans reach a tender and easily disintegrating consistency, which may take an additional 1 to 3 hours. Remember to periodically add water to ensure that the beans and vegetables remain submerged in the flavorsome liquid. For a thicker consistency, consider thickening the chili with masa harina to your liking.

Step 5

Just before serving, season the chili with a sprinkle of salt to taste, enhancing the overall flavor profile. This hearty and aromatic dish is sure to be a comforting delight for your taste buds.