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Chili Recipe


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This hearty chili is perfect for a cold day!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs Ground Beef
  • 2 cans Pinto Beans (15 oz. each, not drained)
  • 2 cans Kidney Beans (15 oz. each, not drained)
  • 3 stalks Celery (diced)
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cans Tomato Sauce (15 oz. each)
  • 2 cans Diced Tomatoes (15 oz. each)
  • 1/4 cup Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Pepper
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (for serving)
  • Saltine Crackers (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large stock pot. Halfway through the cook time, add in the celery and bell pepper and cook until they are tender. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add in the remaining ingredients except for the cheese and the crackers. Stir to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes to combine all the flavors.
  4. Serve topped with the shredded cheddar cheese with the crackers and enjoy!

Notes

  • This chili is great for leftovers and tastes even better the next day!
  • Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg