Fourby Chili

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Fourby Chili to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Fourby Chili, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
• 2 cups Dried black beans
• 2 Bottles stout (Guiness Extra
• Or Watney's Cream) -- or San
• Miguel Dark beer.
• 2 cans Diced tomatoes (or fresh
• Equivalent)
• 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
• 2 Long (mild) chili peppers
• Seeded and diced*
• 3 medium Jalapeno chili peppers
• Seeded and diced*
• 3 Serrano chili peppers
• Seeded and diced*
• 5 Cloves garlic -- minced
• 1 Onion -- chopped
• 1 cup Whole kernel corn (frozen or
• Fresh)
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 tablespoon Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red peppers*
• 1/4 cup Peanut butter (no -- really!)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 Heads broccoli

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

• or more, to taste Rinse the black beans, pick out any pebbles; then cover with water and let soak overnight

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Then pour off the soaking water, add 1 bottle of stout, and add fresh water to cover the beans plus about 1"

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Cover partway (it will boil over if fully covered) and let cook for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add water if neccessary

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat