Cooking with Rania: Hearty Halloween Chili

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- This recipe from Rania Harris is a great way to kick off chili season and spooky season!

Hearty Halloween Chili

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion - chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic - chopped
• 1# lean ground beef
• 1# lean ground pork
• 1 - 28 oz can crushed fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 - 12 oz dark bottle beer
• 3 large jalapeno peppers - seeded and chopped
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons sugar  
• Salt to taste
• 1# flank steak – grilled and cut into large cubes
• 1 can (16 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounce) Pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup dry elbow macaroni – cooked al dente
• Beef stock for thinning chili if necessary

Garnishes:

• Shredded cheddar
• Chopped red onion
• Sliced avocado

Directions:

1. In a heavy 8-quart pot, heat oil. Sauté the onion and garlic - add the ground beef and pork and brown well. Add the tomatoes, beer, jalapeno peppers, and remaining seasonings and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer on medium-low, uncovered for about 25-30 minutes. 
2. Add the grilled steak cubes, drained beans, and cooked macaroni and taste for seasoning. If the chili seems a bit too thick, add a bit of beef stock to achieve the desired consistency. Heat through and season to taste, if needed. Serve in ceramic pumpkin bowls for a special Halloween treat. 
3. Garnish with cheese, onion and avocado.

Serves: 12

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