Classic Chili con Carne in the Deep Oven
Channel: Le Creuset
Date: 2022-11-21

Deep Oven recipe inspiration: Classic Chili con Carne, courtesy of 3 Pieces of Pecan.

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Ingredients:
2 Tbsp whole cumin seeds
10oz bacon, chopped
3 lbs ground beef, beef chuck, buffalo or venison
2 white onions, diced
3.5 Tbsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Mexican oregano
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 ancho chilis, stems and seeds removed
Water as needed to reach your desired consistency

Instructions:
1) Heat the Deep Oven over medium heat. Toast cumin seeds for 1 minute or less until fragrant, then move to them to a cutting board and crush with a rolling pin.
2) Increase heat to medium-high. Fry bacon and remove.
3) Cook beef over medium-high until evenly browned, then remove.
4) Reduce heat to medium. Add onions in remaining drippings and saute until slightly brown.
5) Add tomatoes and all seasonings plus garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add bacon, broth, tomatoes, a splash of water, ancho chilis and beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Partly cover and cook for 2 hours, adding a bit of water as needed.
6) Remove ancho chilis, purée them in a blender, and return them to the Deep Oven.
7) Simmer 30 minutes to an hour, then it's ready to serve.
8) The leftovers are great as well, just add water as needed to adjust the consistency!

Recipe inspired by Rob Walsh's Classic Chili con Carne, via New York Times Cooking.