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The Best Beef Chili

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The best thick and hearty chili recipe with tender ground beef, beans, and a blend of flavorful chili seasonings.

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (about 85% lean)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano, coriander, paprika, and cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted beef broth)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chipotle powder (double for spicy)

Instructions
  1. Step 1: To help tenderize the beef, combine the baking soda with 1 tablespoon of water. Add the ground beef, salt (if using), and baking soda mixture to a large bowl. Mix well with your hands and then rest the beef on the counter for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces with the side of a spatula, until it is no longer pink inside. Strain the released liquid and place the beef mixture back into the pot.
  4. Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the tomato paste and spices. Cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in the canned tomatoes (with all of the juices) and broth. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  6. Step 6: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. In the last 5 minutes, pour in the drained beans.
  7. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite fixings.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: The beef and baking soda tenderizing tip comes courtesy of Cook's Illustrated.

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The Best Beef Chili

PT45M 2 pounds ground beef (about 85% lean) 1 (28 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes 2 1/2 cups beef broth 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 yellow onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon EACH dried oregano, coriander, paprika, and cumin 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted beef broth) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chipotle powder (double for spicy) Gluten Free 6 Servings Ingredients:

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