Mexican Beer Chili

Keep chili warm at the tailgate in a slow cooker set to low.

Makes 12 servings (16 cups) Total time: 21/ hours

FOR THE CHILE PASTE, TOAST:

2 2 4

FOR THE CHILI, COOK:

4 2 11/ 2 2

1 1

STIR IN:

3 2 3 2 2 dried guajillo chiles dried ancho chiles cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided strips thick-sliced bacon, diced lb. bone-in pork shoulder roast, trimmed, cut into 1/2- inch pieces, seasoned with salt and black pepper

cups diced white onions Tbsp. each tomato paste, ground cumin, and minced fresh garlic

Tbsp. Mexican oregano tsp. ground coriander bottles dark Mexican beer, such as Negro Modelo (12 oz. each)

cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (15 oz. each)

minced chipotles in adobo sauce cans pinto beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed Tbsp. fresh lime juice Sour cream, scallions, and lime wedges For the chile paste, toast chiles in a large pot over medium-high heat until fragrant, turning often, 3–5 minutes; transfer to a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup. Add 3 cups broth, cover, and microwave on high until broth simmers, about 5 minutes; set aside 20 minutes.

Purée chiles with broth in a blender, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.

For the chili, cook bacon in same pot until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and reserve drippings.

Brown pork in 2 Tbsp. drippings in same pot over medium-high heat, about 6 minutes. Transfer pork and any juices to a bowl.

Add 1 Tbsp. drippings and onions to pot; cook until softened, 2–3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, garlic, oregano, and coriander; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

Stir in beer, diced tomatoes, chipotles, remaining 1 cup broth, chile paste, bacon, and pork. Bring chili to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered, until pork is fork-tender, 2 hours.

Stir in beans and simmer chili 30 minutes more; stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Serve chili with sour cream, scallions, and lime wedges.

Per serving: 284 cal; 6g total fat (1g sat); 50mg chol; 522mg sodium; 28g carb (2g fiber, 3g total sugars); 24g protein