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Wheat Berry Chili

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 – 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 Brown Ale beer (any brand works)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 – 14 ounce can tomato sauce (or) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed
  • 2 cups wheat berries, cooked
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Heat a heavy bottom pot or dutch oven over medium high. Add the beef and cook, breaking up, until browned. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; wipe out the pan and discard any grease.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and tomato paste. Add the beer and simmer until almost completely reduced, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the cocoa powder, tomato sauce or diced tomatoes, beef broth, beans, wheat berries, and chipotle peppers. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens slightly, about 45 minutes.
  4. Before serving, add the juice of 1 lime. Stir well. Ladle into bowls and top with desired toppings: cheese, sour cream, etc.

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