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Chili

Cultural Context

Chili is a staple dish in American cuisine, particularly associated with Tex-Mex and Southwestern cooking. It has roots in the early 20th century and is often served at gatherings, competitions, and as comfort food. Variations abound, with some regions favoring beans while others do not, leading to spirited debates about the 'true' chili recipe.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 pounds ground beef
2 large onions
1 heaping spoonful garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1.5 tablespoons salt
0.5 cup chili powder
2 quarts canned tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are usually less expensive.

1

Use 5 pounds of ground beef from Walmart.

2

Dice 2 large onions.

3

Brown the ground beef until juices are coming out, then drain the fat.

4

Add the diced onions to the browned ground beef and sauté them together.

5

Add a heaping spoonful of garlic to the mixture.

6

Stir in 1 teaspoon of cumin.

7

Add 1.5 tablespoons of salt.

8

Incorporate 0.5 cup of chili powder into the mixture.

9

Add 2 quarts of canned tomatoes, removing basil leaves if present.

10

Stir in an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce for additional liquid.

11

Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes to let flavors combine.

12

After 20 minutes, stir the chili and prepare to jar it up.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

none specified

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chili con CarneChili Beans

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