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Chunky Chili

Cultural Context

Chunky chili is a hearty dish that originated in the southwestern United States, particularly associated with Tex-Mex cuisine. It is often served at gatherings, sporting events, and family dinners. The dish is known for its robust flavors and can be customized with various ingredients, making it a popular choice for many occasions.

Tex-MexUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs ground beef
1 large yellow onion (diced)
2 medium bell peppers (any color, diced)
2 1/2 tsp minced garlic
6 oz tomato paste
(2) 14.5 oz canned fire roasted tomatoes
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 package of chili mix
2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
14.5 oz canned kidney beans (drained)
your choice of cheese
lime wedges
jalapeno slices
diced onions
sour cream
red pepper flakes

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: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

1

Brown the ground beef over medium heat, then drain all the fat.

2

Add in the peppers and onions, then cook until they soften.

3

Next add in the tomatoes, the tomato sauce, seasonings, garlic, beef broth and stir.

4

Now add in the beans, and stir.

5

Reduce the heat to medium low, and let the chili cook for 30 minutes.

6

Add desired toppings.

7

Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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Also Known As

Chili con CarneChili

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