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  • Here's how to make Kevin's Famous Chili from The Office. 1 / 14

  • The recipe comes from Kevin Malone, who made the chili once a year. 2 / 14

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  • The chili was shown in the season 5 episode, "Casual Friday." 3 / 14

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  • First, dried/seedless ancho and cascabe chilies will need to be cut into small pieces before they are put toasted. 4 / 14

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  • After they're put through a food processor, combine the powder with cocoa powder, cornmeal, cumin, and oregano. 5 / 14

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  • Add that to chicken stock to form a paste and set side. 6 / 14

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  • Next, take a large pan with simmering vegetable oil and add beef chunks in batches until they brown. 7 / 14

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  • Add in the onion, jalapeños, habanero, and garlic 8 / 14

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  • The key is to undercook the onions according to Kevin. 9 / 14

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  • Deglaze with the Mexican beer before adding the tomatoes, brown sugar, kidney beans, beef, spice paste. 10 / 14

  • Add more chicken stock, stir, then let simmer for two to three hours. 11 / 14

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  • Once beef is tender and the chili is thickened, it is read to enjoy. 12 / 14

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  • Spice, cheese, or other garnish can be added. 13 / 14

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  • Just don't drop it on the ground like Kevin did. 14 / 14

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