Deborah Maxwell
@maxwelldeborah
Kick-Butt Chili
A hearty and flavorful chili packed with lean beef, beans, and a blend of spices that will warm you up and satisfy your cravings.
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:15
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Recipe Information
- Prep time35 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time36 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
- 1
- 3 cloves
- 2 pounds
- 1 (8 ounce) can
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can
- 2 1/2 cups
- 1/3 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 (15 ounce) cans
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Kick-Butt Chili.
Step 1
Start by heating the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, toss in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté them together until the garlic releases its aromatic fragrance, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is crucial as it builds the flavor base for your chili.
Step 2
Next, add the lean ground beef to the pan. Cook it while stirring frequently, breaking it apart as it browns. You want it to be crumbly and no longer pink, which should take around 5 minutes. This is where the magic begins, as the beef absorbs all those lovely flavors from the onion and garlic.
Step 3
Once the beef is cooked, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and water. Now, it’s time to season your chili! Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, dried Mexican oregano, cayenne pepper, and white sugar. Give everything a good stir to combine all the ingredients well.
Step 4
Return the pan to medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer gently for about an hour. This slow cooking allows all the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and hearty chili.
Step 5
After an hour, remove the lid and stir in the drained pinto beans. Cover the pan again and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, or until the beans are heated through. This final step adds a wonderful texture and heartiness to your chili, making it truly satisfying.