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Beef Chili with a Secret Ingredient

Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, chopped or 1 green pepper
  • 2 small red onions, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 4 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder 
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 lbs ground chuck (85% lean, 15% fat)
  • 2 (15oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 (28oz) cans of fire-roasted tomatoes, some juice removed
Garnish
  • Green onion
  • Shredded cheese
  • Jalapenos 

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot, add the olive oil, chopped pepper, and diced onions. Sauté over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers soften. 
  • Add the cumin, chili powder, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir for a minute or two; this allows the spices to “bloom”.
  • Add the ground chuck to the pot and, using a wooden spoon or similar, break apart the beef and combine with the vegetables and spices. 
  • Continue to cook the beef for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. There should be natural liquid released from the ground beef as it simmers. 
  • Add the drained and rinsed black beans to the meat and fold to combine.
  • Add the fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Once the pot of chili comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and bring to a low simmer for 90 minutes. Stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as needed. Low and slow is the perfect temperature for chili. 
  • Serve with your favorite chili toppings.
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