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Award-Winning Chili

Award-Winning Chili

Award-Winning Chili

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

6-8 servings

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cooking Time

30 Minutes

Recipe By Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Win first place with this Award-Winning Chili recipe featuring 7 bold spices and our top-rated Mild Chili Powder. Easily control the level of heat that you (or your family) want. Top with grated cheddar cheese, thinly sliced scallions, sour cream, corn chips, or any other preferred toppings.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 white onion, about 2 cups, finely diced

1 green bell pepper, about 1 cup, diced

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped


2 pounds ground beef, 90% (but any will work)l









1 tsp. ground black pepper

1⁄4 cup tomato paste

28 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained)

2 cups beef broth

15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and lightly rinsed

15 oz can black beans, drained and lightly rinsed

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

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  • Ground Cumin Seeds

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  • Cayenne Pepper Chile Powder

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  • Mexican Oregano

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Directions

Step 1:

Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and add onion, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Sauté until translucent and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

Step 2:

Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Step 3:

Add ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as you cook. Once meat is partially browned, add all spices and stir well until fully incorporated.

Step 4:

Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.

Step 5:

Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the kidney and black beans.

Step 6:

Simmer on medium-low until slightly thickened, about 30-45 minutes.

Step 7:

Salt to taste and serve with preferred toppings (shredded cheese, green onion, sour cream, corn chips.