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Classic Beef and Bean Chili
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A classic homemade chili recipe featuring a rich blend of spices, beef, beans, and vegetables. Perfect for a comforting meal.
00:45:00 total
Serves 6
medium
Meat Main Course
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Ingredients
- cumin seeds - 2 teaspoons (measure 2 teaspoons)
- coriander seeds - 1 teaspoon (measure 1 teaspoon)
- Mexican oregano - watch the video to see (optional, adjust if using Italian oregano)
- paprika - 1 tablespoon (measure 1 tablespoon)
- smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon (measure 1 teaspoon)
- cayenne pepper - less than 1/4 teaspoon (measure less than 1/4 teaspoon)
- black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (measure 1/4 teaspoon)
- olive oil - watch the video to see (a few tablespoons)
- onion - watch the video to see (diced)
- salt - to taste (to taste)
- garlic - watch the video to see (minced, not paste)
- red bell peppers - watch the video to see (diced)
- jalapeno - watch the video to see (diced, seeds removed)
- tomato paste - watch the video to see (preferred over tomato sauce)
- ground beef - watch the video to see (can substitute with turkey, chicken, or more beans for vegetarian)
- red kidney beans - watch the video to see (can use white beans, black beans, or black-eyed peas)
- fire roasted tomatoes - watch the video to see
- beef stock - watch the video to see (can use chicken stock or beer)
Instructions
- Toast Spices: Toast cumin and coriander seeds in a hot, dry pan, then cool to room temperature before grinding.
- Grind Spices: Grind the toasted spices using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Add Mexican oregano if using, paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to complete the chili powder.
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven, add onion with salt to sweat, then add garlic, red bell peppers, and jalapeno.
- Bloom Chili Powder: Add the homemade chili powder to the pot, ensuring it does not burn.
- Brown Tomato Paste: Add tomato paste to the pot and brown slightly.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, breaking it up and browning it.
- Add Beans and Tomatoes: Mix in red kidney beans and fire roasted tomatoes.
- Add Beef Stock: Pour in beef stock, then bring to a low boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Taste for salt and heat adjustments. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, scallions, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.
