Homemade Chili

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15 Minutes

120 Minutes

Winter

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeños, diced*
2 lbs ground beef
3 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp tomato paste
14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 tbsp brown sugar
19 oz kidney beans, rinsed
1 1/2 to 2 cups beef broth
salt & pepper, to taste
sour cream, for topping
cheddar cheese, for topping

Instructions

Step 1

Combine ground beef with salt and pepper. Add chunks of ground beef to a hot pot with hot oil and cook until seared. Once cooked, remove from the pot and set aside.

Step 2

Add the onion and jalapeno to the pot and cook for 3 mins until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.

Step 3

Create a well in the center of the pot, add oil and briefly toast spices for 1-2 mins. Add tomato paste and cook briefly for 1-2 mins.

Step 4

Deglaze the pan with diced tomatoes and balance the acidity with a sprinkle of sugar. Add the cooked meat and rinsed kidney beans. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of broth based on your desired consistency and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Reduce heat and simmer for 60-120 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese and sour cream. Serve and enjoy!

Note: For a less spicy chili swap out the jalapeno for a green bell pepper.