How to make CHILI'S | Original Chili

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, and pinto beans are usually cheaper.

Chop the large yellow onion until you have about 1.5 cups, using a food processor for consistency.

In a very large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until shimmering.

Add 2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef, breaking it up until loose, and cook until browned.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the browned beef from the pot, discarding excess fat but reserving 1 tablespoon.

Add the chopped onions to the pot and sauté until they become golden.

Stir in a 6-ounce can of tomato paste with the onions until well incorporated.

Add 4 cups of beef broth and 2 (4 ounce) cans of diced Hatch chiles (juice included) to the pot.

Mix in 1/3 cup of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1.5 teaspoons of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.

Season with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 6-8 cranks of cracked black pepper.

Turn the heat down to low and whisk in 3 tablespoons of corn starch.

Return the ground beef to the pot along with any reserved juices, and add 1.5 cups of water.

Cover the pot and allow the chili to simmer for about 1 hour, stirring frequently.

After an hour, check the consistency; it should have reduced by about 20 percent and not look greasy.

Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

Serve the chili topped with grated cheddar cheese and fried tortilla strips.

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