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The Best Chili Ever

J. Kenji López-Alt
  • minutes
  • Serves 6 to 10

INGREDIENTS

5

lbs Beef short ribs, bone-in

1 tbsp

Buffalo-style hot sauce

2

Anchovy, whole fillets

3

Ancho, whole

1

Avocado

2

Bay leaves

1

Cascabel, whole

4 cloves

Garlic

1

Jalapeno or poblano peppers

1 lb

Kidney beans, dried dark red

1

Onion

1 tbsp

Oregano, dried leaves

1

Scallions

3

Thai bird chilies or 1 jalapeno, fresh

1

(28-ounce; 794g) can Tomatoes

1

Yellow onion, diced fine (about 1 1/2 cups), large

1 qt

Chicken broth, low-sodium

2 tbsp

Tomato paste

1 tsp

Marmite

2 tsp

Soy sauce

1

Black pepper, Freshly ground

2 tbsp

Brown sugar, dark

1 oz

Chocolate, unsweetened

2

Cloves, whole toasted and ground

1 tbsp

Coffee beans, finely ground

1 1/2 tsp

Coriander seeds, whole toasted, then ground

1

Kosher salt

1

Star anise, toasted and ground

1/4 cup

Cider vinegar

2 tbsp

Vegetable oil

1 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds, whole toasted, then ground

1

Fritos

1

Saltines

1

Cheddar

1

Sour cream

1/4 cup

Vodka or bourbon

4 qt

Water

For the Garnish (all suggestions optional):

2

Whole new mexico red, california, costeño, or choricero chilies, seeded and torn into rough 1-inch pieces (about 1/8 ounce)