Award-Winning Chili

A delicious chili recipe that can include beans or be made without, featuring a few secret ingredients for the perfect bowl.

By @buzzfeedtasty

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Award-Winning Chili

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 14 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 15 ounces kidney beans
  • 15 ounces black beans
  • 0 salt
  • 0 pepper
  • 0 secret ingredients
  • 0 cheese
  • 0 sour cream
  • 0 chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Add chopped onions and garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir to coat the meat and vegetables evenly.
  5. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Stir to combine.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Add a few secret ingredients for extra flavor. Stir well.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as cheese, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
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