Award Winning Chili

65 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
  5. 5Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
  6. 6Add onions, peppers, and garlic, and sauté until soft and lightly browned.
  7. 7Add in the ground beef and cook until it’s fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  8. 8Add in the ground beef and cook until it’s fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  9. 9Add in the ground beef and cook until it’s fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  10. 10Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about 3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  11. 11Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about 3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  12. 12Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for about 3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  13. 13Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, beans, and broth.
  14. 14Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, beans, and broth.
  15. 15Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, beans, and broth.
  16. 16Give everything a good stir.
  17. 17Give everything a good stir.
  18. 18Give everything a good stir.
  19. 19Season to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite chili spices.
  20. 20Season to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite chili spices.
  21. 21Season to taste with salt, pepper, and your favorite chili spices.
  22. 22Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
  23. 23Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
  24. 24Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
  25. 25Stir in the baked beans and dark chocolate, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  26. 26Stir in the baked beans and dark chocolate, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  27. 27Stir in the baked beans and dark chocolate, then cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
  28. 28Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
  29. 29Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!
  30. 30Serve with your favorite chili toppings and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 2 green bell peppers, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
  • 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
  • 2 lbs ground beef (or half beef, half pork)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 2 cans kidney beans (or any beans you like)
  • 2 cans kidney beans (or any beans you like)
  • 2 cans kidney beans (or any beans you like)
  • 1 small can baked beans
  • 1 small can baked beans
  • 1 small can baked beans
  • 2 squares dark chocolate
  • 2 squares dark chocolate
  • 2 squares dark chocolate

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • The longer the chili cooks, the better the flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings (sour cream, cheese, avocado, cornbread).