Name: Chili's Original Chili (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 Onion-diced; 1 Green Bell Pepper-diced; 2 Jalapenos-minced (remove seeds for less heat); 2 Diced Tomatoes-undrained; 15 oz Kidney Beans-rinsed and drained; 15 oz Pinto Beans-rinsed and drained; 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional); 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1.5 cups Beef Broth; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste

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A classic, hearty chili recipe inspired by Chili's Original Chili, made with accessible ingredients for the home cook.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 16

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Meat
1 lb 450 g Ground Beef
Vegetables
1 1 medium Onion-diced
1 1 medium Green Bell Pepper-diced
2 2 medium Jalapenos-minced (remove seeds for less heat)
2 400 g Diced Tomatoes-undrained
15 oz 425 g Kidney Beans-rinsed and drained
15 oz 425 g Pinto Beans-rinsed and drained
Spices
2 tbsp 30 mL Chili Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cumin
tsp 2.5 mL Garlic Powder
tsp 1.25 mL Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
Other
1 tbsp 15 mL Vegetable Oil
1.5 cups 360 mL Beef Broth
1 tbsp 15 mL Tomato Paste

Equipment

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Instructions

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Heat Vegetable Oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion, Green Bell Pepper, and Jalapenos to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper (if using), Salt, and Black Pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
Add Diced Tomatoes, Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, Beef Broth, and Tomato Paste to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.