Chili Recipe With Chili Brick

Ingredients

• Dried chili peppers 6 oz Typically ancho or guajillo
• Garlic cloves 4 cloves Peeled and lightly crushed
• Onion 1 medium Quartered
• Ground cumin 2 tsp Adds earthiness
• Dried oregano 1 tsp Mexican oregano preferred
• Smoked paprika 1 tbsp For smoky heat
• Salt 1 tsp Enhances flavor
• Water 1 cup To rehydrate and blend the brick
• 2 lbs ground beef (or substitute ground turkey or plant-based protein)
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder (to boost heat and depth)
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• Salt to taste