I asked ChatGPT for a chili recipe

Never made chili before and had some time this weekend. So I asked Chat GPT for a a dark, flavorful recipe. I’m no chili expert but I was impressed with how it came out. Didn’t think to take any pics.

This is what it suggested:


INGREDIENTS (FULL POT)
• 3½ lbs 80/20 ground chuck
• 2 large yellow onions, diced
• 2 poblano peppers, diced
• 2 jalapeños, minced (optional)
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tbsp ancho chili powder
• 2 tbsp guajillo chili powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika (Spanish, dulce/sweet)
• 2½ tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• 2½–3 tsp kosher salt (start with 2½)
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 2 tsp instant espresso powder (optional)
• 2 cups dark beer (stout, porter, or Shiner Bock)
• 3 cups beef stock
• 2 (28-oz) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp soy sauce or fish sauce
• 3 tbsp masa harina (mixed with warm liquid)
• 3 cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (finish)

1. Brown the meat HARD
In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef in batches until deeply caramelized. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the base
In the same pot, sauté onion, poblano, and jalapeño in the beef fat until deeply soft and golden. Add garlic—30 seconds.
3. Toast the flavor
Stir in tomato paste, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and all spices. Cook 2–3 minutes until dark and fragrant.
4. Deglaze & deepen
Pour in beer and scrape up all the browned bits. Let it reduce by half.
5. Simmer slow
Add tomatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire, soy/fish sauce, and meat. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Low and slow = dark and rich
Cover slightly and simmer at least 90 minutes, ideally 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Finish strong
Stir in masa harina (mixed with a little water) and beans if using. Simmer 10–15 more minutes.
8. Rest it
Let chili sit 20–30 minutes before serving—or better yet, overnight.