Coffee Chili

Courtesy of Door County Coffee & Tea Co.

“Nothing like a hot cup of coffee or a hot bowl of chili on a cold evening. What could be better than combining them!”

This is a Door County Coffee Fan recipe. It was not made in the kitchens of the Door County Coffee Café.

INGREDIENTS

Featured Ingredient: French Roast Coffee 10 oz. Bag Ground

• 1 cup dry red beans
• 1 cup extra-strong brewed Door County Coffee French Roast coffee, divided (to brew strong coffee, use half the water you normally would use)
• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Ancho Chili Pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Mexican (or Italian) stewed tomatoes
• 1 – 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• Toppings: Sour Cream, Green Onions, Monterey Jack Shredded cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover the beans with 3/4 cup brewed Black Velvet coffee and soak overnight.
2. In a deep soup pot, brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic.
3. Add the spices, tomatoes, tomato sauce and remaining 1/4 cup Black Velvet coffee.
4. Bring to a boil, stir and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the drained beans and bring to a boil over medium heat.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender.
7. Season with salt to taste.
8. Serves with green onions, sour cream and Monterey Jack shredded cheese.