High Cliff Camp Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 lbs angus sirloin steaks
• 3/4 lb italian sausage (without casing)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 bell peppers, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons chili paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1/4 cup mexican oregano
• 24 ounces beer
• 2 jalapenos (3 slits in side)
• 3/4 cup market cafemaple syrup
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon sea salt (to taste)
• 30 ounces kidney beans, drained (assorted)

Recipe

• 1 dice meats into 3/8" pieces. coat meats with 2 tbsp of spice mix of chili powder, paprika & oregano (above ingredients). set aside while preparing vegetables.
• 2 saute onions in olive oil and rice vinegar until clear, add peppers and garlic and saute till wilted. remove from pan and add meats into remaining juices until browned.
• 3 drain remaining juices, add liquid of choice, spice mix, chili base, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, and jalapenos.
• 4 bring to a low boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and occasionally stir. simmer approximately 2 1/2 hours. test for taste and spice "heat". if you want less spice "heat", remove jalapenos. if you want more "heat", take a spoon and squeeze the juices out of the jalapenos and leave in the chili. adjust taste with chili powder and/or salt. simmer 10 more minutes. last 5 minutes before finish, add beans and maple syrup. garnish with cheese or chopped onions.