Lazy Daisy's Cafe's Farmstead Chilli

20 mins Prep Time

1 hours 0 mins Cook Time

Written By

Robin Winship

Lazy Daisy's Cafe is the east end's favourite brunch spot for farm fresh, local dishes. The restaurant, sadly, has closed its doors due to these unprecedented times, but, if you're craving their hearty chilli we've got you covered. Below is the original recipe for Lazy Daisy's Cafe's rich, comforting and complex Farmstead Chilli, which is made with naturally-raised beef from Sanagan's Meat Locker.

If you give this recipe a shot, make sure to post up your creation on Instagram and tag @tastetoronto and @lazydaisysto!

Ingredients

Seasoning

2 tbsp + 2 tsp cocoa
1 tbsp paprika
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
1 ½ tsp salt

Chilli

3 tins diced tomatoes
1/4 can chipotle peppers
1 can or tube of tomato paste
3/4 cups water
2 tins chickpeas
2 tins black beans
2 tins red kidney beans
2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium sized onions, small dice
3 red bell peppers, small dice
3 cloves garlic, minced
Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (optional)
Sour cream (optional)

Directions

7 Steps

Step 1

On medium heat, brown the ground beef in olive oil. Once cooked through, add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent.
Step 2

Add red peppers and continue cooking 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Turn heat down to low and add seasoning mixture, stirring frequently.
Step 4

Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend half the diced tomatoes with tomato paste and chipotle peppers until smooth.
Step 5

Add chipotle/tomato blend to the beef, then add remaining diced tomatoes, water and beans.
Step 6

Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to low so chilli is simmering. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 7

Serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a dollop of sour cream.