Blackberry Beef Chili with Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Ingredients

½ pound bacon
1½ pound ground beef
1 pint California Giant Blackberries
½ red onion, chopped
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ of your favorite IPA or other dark beer
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
2 chipotle peppers, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
4 tablespoons of adobo sauce
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or canned (drained)
1 can (14 ounces) pinto beans
1 can (14 ounces) kidney beans
Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar , grated for garnish

Directions

CHOP the bacon and add to large pot and sauté until crisp.

ADD the beef and brown.

ADD the blackberries and red onion once the beef and bacon are brown and continue to sauté until the juices are released and onions are translucent.

ADD the cumin and paprika. Sauté with a couple of stirs.

ADD beer and scrape off the brown bits and simmer and reduce to half.

ADD the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, jalapeño, adobo sauce, and corn.

RINSE the beans in their can and on the final rinse reserve the water and add to the pot the beans and water.

SIMMER for 2 hours. Let cool, garnish with extra cheese or berries, and serve.

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