One reason why I’m often reluctant to follow recipes is that I love surprises. I’m fascinated by the experimentation of unexpected ingredients and unorthodox combinations. Until now. I discovered an unconventional chili recipe on allrecipes.com. Ground beef, check. Tomatoes, check. Beans, check. Brewed coffee…dark beer…wasabi…WHAT? I’m listening. After a few dozen raving reviews on allrecipes, I decided to go for it. I’m so glad I did. This was a chili to remember…especially when served up with sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocados, and chopped red onion as toppings. Add a few friends, a running fountain, and a cool Fall evening under the arbor, and you’ve got yourself one extraordinarily unordinary meal at home. Wasabi Chili adapted from allrecipes.com 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 pounds ground beef 3/4 pound sausage 3 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 1 (12 fluid […]