8oz.Cremini or White Button mushroomsfinely chopped
1Tablespoonminced garlic
1 to 2Tablespoon all-purpose chili powdermore or less depending on how spicy you like it
2teaspoonsChipotle chili powderfor a smoky chili flavor (or can sub more all-purpose chili powder)
2teaspoonground cumin
½cupred wine
16oz.beef bone broth2 cups
15-oz.can fire-roasted diced tomatoesincluding juice
8-oz.can tomato sauce
15-ouncecan kidney beansdrained
2TablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
Instructions
Heat a large dutch oven (or approx. 3 qt pot) over medium heat. Add ground beef, cook 8-10 minutes, breaking beef in crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove beef, pour crumbles in strainer to drain off excess liquids.
In now emptied pot (no need to wash from beef browning step), add
olive oil, onion, mushrooms & sauté until softened, approx 3-4 min. Add garlic, stir around for another minute.
Next, add chili powder, chipotle chili powder & cumin, stirring around to “bloom” flavor.
Bottom of pot may look like starting to brown/burn, don’t worry, these are beef & spice residues. Simply pour in red wine to deglaze the pan, stirring around quickly to pull off the bits.
Add back in beef, tomatoes (incl.
juices), tomato sauce, beans. Bring to boil, simmer then reduce heat to simmer 20-25 min.
Garnish as desired (cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, etc)