re: It's Chili season! Post your favorite recipes!

The best chili I ever made was done using the following:

- Cut the flat of a brisket into 1/2" cubes and season with whatever your favorite beef seasoning is
- Cut 4 slices of bacon into small pieces and fry until almost crispy and remove
- Sear brisket cubes in bacon grease until golden brown - do in batches so you're not steaming it, then remove
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, jalepeno and pressed garlic to bacon/brisket grease and cook until soft
- Add 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 4 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp dried thyme
- 6oz coffee stout
- add back in brisket and bacon
- 28oz can of chopped tomatoes

Bring to boil, then simmer for 2-4 hours

Sure it takes some time, but it's so worth it. Brisket in a chili just hits different than ground beef.