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Beef Chili

You just might want to get some cornbread to enjoy with this tasty chili.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Chili

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 poblano pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 oz diced green chilies
  • 15 oz garbanzo beans or bean of choice drained

Toppings

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and ground beef, breaking beef apart and mixing until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Add garlic and poblano pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for one more minute until all ingredients are coated in the tomato paste and spices.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chilies, and beans.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cover and turn to low heat. Check to be sure it's still simmering. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • If you want a thicker chili, take the top off and simmer for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese!

Notes

I typically use ground beef with 20% fat. You can substitute your ground beef for ground turkey. 
If you want more liquid in your chili, add 1/2 cup of chicken or beef stock.