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Amazing Chili Recipe

This hearty and delicious chili is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter's night. Made with extra lean beef for a lower fat content, this recipe delivers a thick, rich, and intensely flavorful chili that will leave you wanting more. Easy to make in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, this amazing chili is perfect for a cozy night in or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. Serve with your favorite toppings and sides!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 500 mins
Calories 522.5 kcal
Protein 79g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amazing Chili

  • 1 medium chopped onion
  • 1 lb ground extra lean beef
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 stalks chopped celery
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
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  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • salt, to taste
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  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth

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How to Make Amazing Chili

  1. Brown 1 lb of ground extra lean beef with 1 medium chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add 2 stalks chopped celery, 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), and 2 cups beef broth.
  4. Transfer to a slow cooker (or continue cooking in the pot on low) and simmer for 8-12 hours, stirring every 2-3 hours. (If using a stovetop, maintain a gentle simmer.)
  5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, topped with your favorite chili fixings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and cilantro. Pair with a crisp salad and cornbread or crusty rolls for a complete meal.
  6. Enjoy your delicious and warming Amazing Chili!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

26g

Carbs

20g

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