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FOOTBALL is BACK and so is CHILI Season! Simple Chili Recipe // Perfect Chili Recipe for Fall

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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
1 pound ground beef
1 pack mild chili seasoning
2 cans tomato paste (6 oz each)
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 medium onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 to 3 cups frozen pepper and onion blend
garlic (about 1 teaspoon)
Goya adobo seasoning (to taste)
onion powder (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

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

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

2

Add chopped medium onion to the pot and sauté for about 3 minutes.

3

Add garlic (about 1 teaspoon) to the onions and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pot and cover to cook for about 4 minutes, checking periodically.

5

Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef.

6

Add drained pinto beans and black beans to the pot.

7

Add 2 cans of tomato paste (12 oz total) to the pot without stirring.

8

Add 1 packet of mild chili seasoning to the pot without stirring.

9

Add 1 to 3 cups of frozen pepper and onion blend to the pot without stirring.

10

Add Goya adobo seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste without stirring.

11

Cover the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for about 30 minutes.

12

After cooking, stir the chili to combine all ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

Instant Potmeasuring cupscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Chili con CarneChili Beans

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