Black & White Chili

Enjoy a beer or two with this flavorful and spicy bowl of comfort, cooled off with some creamy yogurt.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 2 hr 15 mins

Yield: 10-12 Servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup olive oil

2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)

2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups)

1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)

2 pounds Carne Asada (flank steak), trimmed and cut into 1/4” cubes

2 teaspoons granulated onion

2 teaspoons granulated garlic

3 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons cracked black pepper

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup chipotle chilis in ancho sauce, puréed (reduce or omit if less "kick" is desired)

2 12 ounce lager beers: 1 for the recipe, 1 for the cook

1 cup chicken stock

2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, with juice

2 (15.5-ounce) cans cannellini beans, with juice

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice from 2 limes

Mini croutons, for garnish*

1 bunch green onions, sliced thin, for garnish

1 cup shredded Cheddar, for garnish

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, whipped, for garnish

Directions:

In large stock pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté a minute longer. Add the carne asada and brown. Cook until meat has a nice brown crust and cooked med-rare, about 4 to 7 minutes (the meat will cook more while simmering). Add in granulated onions, granulated garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and chipotle purée and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and chicken stock. Add beans, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours. A few minutes before serving, add the lime juice and chopped cilantro, stir to combine.

To serve, pour into a soup bowl, top with a drizzle of whipped yogurt, cheddar cheese, green onion and some mini croutons. At this point, you'll probably need another beer.

*Mini croutons, if not available in the store, can be made by chopping regular croutons with a sharp knife, or alternatively making them by chopping a couple slices of sourdough or other good bread into 1/2” squares, drizzling with olive oil and toasting in a toaster oven until golden brown.