Thursday, February 8, 2018

#PhillyPhilly Cheesesteak Chili

Watch the Eagles Superbowl Championship parade with this hearty Philly Cheesesteak Chili, perfect for the winter and cheering on PHILLY! 





Philly Cheesesteak Chili
Serves 6-8
Time: 2 days

Ingredients

(6) 6” round loaves of sourdough bread

5 lbs well-trimmed boneless beef chuck or short rib

2 Medium Onions

1 head of garlic (about 16 cloves) peeled, chopped

1/3 c ancho chilies, ground

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground allspice

2 T. ground cumin

¼ tsp ground clove

1 T. coco

1 (12oz) bottle of dark beer (stout or brown ale)

2c beef stock

1 (28oz) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes

2 tsp dried oregano

2 tsp kosher salt

2 T tomato paste

3 T masa (corn meal)


Chili Toppings

2 Lg Onions, thinly sliced

1 Green Pepper julienned

1 Yellow Pepper Julienned

1 tsp chopped garlic

½ tsp salt

2T olive oil (pure)


2 c grated sharp cheddar cheese

½ c green onions (scallions) thinly chopped

1 c sour cream

1 ripe avocado sliced

1 lime- cut into wedges


Instructions


Chili: begin day before serving

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pot over medium-high heat.  Add 1/3 of beef sprinkle with salt.  Cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to large bowl. Repeat 2 more times adding 2 more tablespoons of oil and the beef.


Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon oil and chopped onions.

Sauté until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.

Add garlic; stir for 1 minute.

Add ground anchos, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and coco; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. 

Add beer; stir 1 minute, scraping up brown bits. Return beef and juices to pot. 

Add tomatoes with juice, 2 cups of beef stock, oregano and 2 tsp of kosher salt.

Bring chili to boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover with lid slightly ajar and simmer gently until beef is just tender 2-2 ½ hours.

Cool 1 hour, then chill uncovered until cold.

Cover; chill overnight.

Spoon fat from chili. Bring chili to simmer over medium heat. 

Stir in tomato paste

Sprinkle masa over; stir to blend

Simmer uncovered until thickened and beef is very tender, stirring often and adding water by ¼ cupful if too thick, about 30-45 minutes

Now it is ready to serve.

Philly Cheesesteak Fried Onions + Peppers

(make these within the last 15 minutes of finishing the chili)

Over medium-high heat; heat 2 T olive oil

Add onions and sauté until they begin to brown

Add peppers

Sauté until onions are brown and caramelized and peppers are slightly charred.

Add garlic and sauté for 1 -2 minutes.

Remove from heat and place in bowl.  Cover with foil until ready to use.

Bread Bowl:

(prep these while finishing the chili)

Set round loaves of bread (boules) onto a cutting board.  Using a bread knife, carefully cut off the top of the bread about 2/3 from the bottom of the bread. Then using a small bread knife or serrated knife, cut the inside of the bread out.  Use your hands to pull out the middle to create a bowl.  Save the top of the bread. Set aside. While you re-heat the chili.


To Finish the Chili:

Ladle chili into bread bowl

Top with fried onions + peppers and cheddar cheese.

If you would prefer a simpler bowl of chili; ladle into bowl, top with desired condiments and serve with cornbread or pretzel.


CONGRATS TO THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES ON THEIR FIRST- EVER SUPERBOWL VICTORY OVER THE OTHER GUYS!

Philly Cheesesteak Chili Recipe Submission from Chef Becky Geisel Executive Chef at
The Fell Stone Manor & BEX Events

About Chef Becky Geisel | Execute Chef Fell Stone Manor & BEX Events: Becky Geisel is a self-taught passionate chef who has developed and honed her techniques for over 25 years. Her culinary passion is rooted in development of learning the macrobiotic diet in the early 1990’s when her mother developed an aggressive breast cancer and quickly succumbed to the disease. This became the pivotal point for Becky on the journey to providing clean, fresh food to those in need and gaining an understanding of how food effects our overall health and lifestyle.


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