| Hearty Ground Beef Chili |
A comforting and thick beef chili featuring ground beef, beans, a... |
main course, American, beef, comfort food, chili |
{"title":"Hearty Ground Beef Chili","description":"A comforting and thick beef chili featuring ground beef, beans, and a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for chilly days and great for topping with cheese or transforming into dishes like Frito pie.","prep_time":"20 mins","cook_time":"2 hrs 10 mins","total_time":"2 hrs 30 mins","servings":"8","tags":["main course","American","beef","comfort food","chili"],"components":[{"name":"Chili Base","ingredients":[{"name":"vegetable oil","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]},{"name":"yellow onions","quantity":"2 medium, finely chopped","preparation_notes":"finely chopped","substitutions":[]},{"name":"red bell pepper","quantity":"1, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped","preparation_notes":"finely chopped","substitutions":[]},{"name":"chili powder","quantity":"\u00bc cup","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground cumin","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]},{"name":"cayenne pepper","quantity":"\u00bd teaspoon","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]},{"name":"ground beef","quantity":"2 pounds, 85-90% lean","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":["ground turkey","ground chicken"]},{"name":"dark red kidney beans","quantity":"30 oz can, drained and rinsed","preparation_notes":"drained and rinsed","substitutions":["black beans","pinto beans"]},{"name":"diced tomatoes","quantity":"28 oz can","preparation_notes":"with juice","substitutions":["petite diced tomatoes"]},{"name":"tomato puree","quantity":"28 oz can","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":["crushed tomatoes"]},{"name":"garlic cloves","quantity":"6, minced","preparation_notes":"minced","substitutions":["\u00be teaspoon garlic powder"]},{"name":"salt","quantity":"1 teaspoon, divided","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]},{"name":"black pepper","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":"none","substitutions":[]}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large Dutch oven","Wooden spoon"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat the oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.","tips":"Ensure the oil is hot enough for saut\u00e9ing, look for a shimmer on the surface."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and \u00bd teaspoon salt. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 7 minutes.","tips":"Stir regularly to avoid burning the spices."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Add minced garlic and stir for another 30 seconds.","tips":"Be careful not to burn the garlic."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, cook while breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.","tips":"Break up any large clumps of beef."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Stir in beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato puree, and remaining \u00bd teaspoon salt. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.","tips":"Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Remove the lid and continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 45 minutes.","tips":"This will thicken the chili."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.","tips":"Adjust seasoning to your preference."}]}],"full_ingredient_list":["2 tablespoons vegetable oil","2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped","1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped","\u00bc cup chili powder","1 tablespoon ground cumin","\u00bd teaspoon cayenne pepper","2 pounds ground beef, 85-90% lean","30 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed","28 oz can diced tomatoes","28 oz can tomato puree","6 garlic cloves, minced","1 teaspoon salt, divided","Black pepper, to taste"],"notes":"For a richer flavor, toppings like shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream can be added before serving. Chili freezes well and can be kept in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating."} |
