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The Best Chili

A hearty beef chili with kidney beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeño, and a splash of beer.

Yield8 servings
Prep20 mins
Cook45 mins
Total1 hr 5 mins
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The Best Chili

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2½ tablespoons chili powder, divided (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 19 oz kidney beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (with juice)
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Combine ground beef and 1½ tablespoons chili powder.
  2. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  3. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  4. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, or other favorite toppings.

Recipe from spendwithpennies.com