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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 turkey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon pre-minced garlic
1 large onion
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 cans beans (drained and rinsed)
beef or chicken bouillon (to taste)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
Sriracha (optional)

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

Open the package of ground turkey and add it to a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and turn the heat to low medium.

3

Add 1 tablespoon of pre-minced garlic to the skillet and stir to prevent it from burning.

4

Break up the ground turkey in the skillet as it cooks, allowing it to brown completely.

5

Chop a large onion into a loose chop and add it to the skillet once the turkey is browned.

6

Stir the onion into the mixture and let it cook until softened.

7

Open all canned ingredients: tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.

8

Drain and rinse the two cans of beans, setting them aside to drain.

9

Add the drained beans to the skillet along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste.

10

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

11

Add beef or chicken bouillon to taste, about 1 teaspoon, and stir again.

12

Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

13

Let the chili simmer on low heat for about 1 hour to 1.5 hours, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

12-inch cast iron skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Chili con CarneChili Beans

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