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Partygoer Chili with Hahn Estate Merlot

Nikki has herself in one spicy mess, but at least she’s good at mixing things up. Way to go on the matchmaker front. If you have to put together a shindig for a group of your family and friends, or else enlightened dysfunctionals (who could also be family and friends), then fix a pot of chili and uncork this simple, soft Merlot by Hahn Estate, with fruit flavors of black cherry and raspberry that are the perfect pairing with this chili.

SPICE MIX A

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp garlic salt

3 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

SPICE MIX B

3 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

CHILI

1 tbsp cooking oil

3 lbs London broil, cut into 1/4” cubes

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 green pepper, chopped

8-oz can chopped green chilies

8-oz can tomato sauce

12-oz can beer

13-oz can beef broth

13-oz can chicken broth

3 tbsp chipotle hot sauce

1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce

In a large Dutch oven, heat cooking oil over medium heat and cook beef until brown on all sides. Add onions, peppers, tomato sauce, beer, beef broth, chicken broth, and spice mix A. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer for about 1 ½ hours.

Stir in spice mix B, chipotle sauce, and Tabasco. Simmer ½ hour longer.