Chili Con Carne
- 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (2 1/2-pound) bottom round roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans unsalted fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
- Chopped green onions (optional)
- Sliced radish (optional)
- Place tortillas in the bowl of a food processor; process to form fine crumbs.
- Heat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add one-third of beef to pan; saute 3 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove beef from pan. Repeat procedure twice more with 1 teaspoon oil and one-third of beef.
- Add remaining oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Add tortilla crumbs, chili powder, and next 8 ingredients; stir well. Stir in beef.
- Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 4 minutes). Adjust heat to medium-high or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 25 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Place cooker under cold running water to release pressure. Remove lid; stir in chocolate and remaining salt, stirring until chocolate melts. Top with green onions and radish, if desired.
- RUNNERS UP
- Dutch Oven: Using a large Dutch oven, follow instructions through step Bring mixture to a boil; cover and bake at 300u0b0 for 2 1/2 hours, stirring two or three times to prevent sticking. Stir in chocolate and remaining salt to finish.
- Slow Cooker: Using a large skillet, follow instructions through step Transfer to a 6- or 7-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Stir in chocolate and remaining salt to finish.
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corn tortillas, olive oil, salt, onions, garlic, chili powder, ground ancho chile pepper, ground cumin, chipotle chile, oregano, lower, ground cinnamon, tomatoes, semisweet chocolate, green onions
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