CHILI BAKED POTATO

THE ULTIMATE 2-IN-1 RECIPE.

The Chili Loaded Baked Potato is the perfect recipe to curb your all cravings. Just add a dash of EVERCLEAR® Grain Alcohol to bring out the tangy flavor of tomato and spices in your favorite chili.

 

Ingredients:

6 russet potatoes
¼ c. olive oil
2 tbsp neutral oil, such as grapeseed
2 pounds ground beef, preferably 20 percent fat
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried Mexican oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper
1 chipotle pepper in adobo plus 1 tablespoon sauce
½ c. EVERCLEAR® Grain Alcohol
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp molasses
2 (15-ounce) cans beans (such as pinto, or kidney), liquid drained
2 tsp apple cider vinegar, plus more if needed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. grated cheddar cheese
1 c. sour cream
½ c. chopped green onions
1 bunch of cilantro, for garnish
Limes, for garnish

 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a fork to poke holes all over the russet potatoes. Coat each potato in olive oil, wrap in tin foil and bake in the oven until tender, about an hour. In a dutch oven or heavy bottom pan, add the neutral oil and heat on medium for 2 minutes. Add the beef and use a spoon to stir, browning the meat for 5 minutes. Once browned all over, remove the meat from the pan, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the onions to the pot, turn the heat to medium-low and stir until lightly translucent, about 5 minutes, before adding the garlic and the salt. Cook for another minute to let the garlic sizzle without browning then add the cumin, chili powder, Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, jalapeño, and chipotle pepper with adobo sauce. Turn the heat up to medium to cook the spices and chilis, stirring constantly, for a minute before deglazing the pan with EVERCLEAR. Cook off half of the alcohol for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, molasses, beans, and apple cider vinegar to the pot and stir. Turn the heat to medium-low and let the chili cook, stirring every 10 minutes, for at least 30 minutes. Taste the chili for seasoning and adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Let the chili cook for an hour to fully meld the flavors together.
  4. When the chili is ready and the potatoes are baked, assemble the EVERCLEAR chili loaded potatoes. Slice a baked potato in half. On one half of the potato, use a fork to fluff up the inside, then add a couple scoops of EVERCLEAR chili on top of the potato. Sprinkle on some cheddar cheese, top with green onions, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

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Created By: Vanessa Marigold

Vanessa is a chocolatier, TV host and food stylist based in Berkeley, CA. Her cannabis confiserie Marigold Sweets has been featured in Vogue, LA Times and PAPER magazine. She co-hosted VICELAND’s James Beard-nominated cannabis cooking show Bong Appétit. She also hosts a weekly edible live demo for The Edible Club. View more of her recipes here.