Washabinaros Chili

This chili with sausage, ground beef, tomatoes, coffee, and beer is spiced with chile peppers and wasabi (Japanese horseradish) for an extra dose of heat.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 543 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 serrano pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
• 2 Anaheim chile peppers, chopped
• 1 habanero pepper, sliced
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup chili powder
• 0.75 pound bulk hot Italian pork sausage
• 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef, sausage, onions, and garlic; cook and stir until beef and sausage are browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in tomatoes, beef broth, beer, tomato paste, and coffee, then season with chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, wasabi, oregano, cayenne, coriander, and salt. Stir in one can kidney beans and bring to a boil.

Step 3

While chili is coming to a boil, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add Anahiem, serrano, and habanero peppers; cook until just tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add peppers to simmering chili. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

Step 5

Stir in remaining 2 cans kidney beans and cook for 45 minutes longer.