The Best Chili Recipe

8 servings

1 hr 15 min

A hearty beef chili simmered with beans, tomatoes, beer and spices until thick and rich.

prepDice onion
prepSeed and finely dice jalapeño
prepMince garlic
prepSeed and dice green bell pepper
prepDrain and rinse kidney beans
2 pounds / 900 g lean ground beef	Brown beef with chili powder	Brown with onion, jalapeño, garlic; drain fat	Add remaining ingredients, simmer 45–60 min
1½ tablespoons chili powder (for browning)
1 onion, diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can crushed tomatoes
1 (19 oz / 539 g) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) can diced tomatoes with juices
1½ cups / 360 ml beef broth
1 cup / 240 ml beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
1 tablespoon chili powder (remaining), salt and black pepper to taste

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