Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Chili Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Sauce
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1 pound Ground Beef
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1 can Red Kidney Beans15 ounces, undrained
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1 can Whole Tomatoes16 ounces, undrained
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1 large Onion
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2 cloves of Garlic
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2 teaspoons Fresh Chopped Oregano
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1 teaspoon ground Cumin
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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Variation
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1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Leaves instead of Fresh chopped Oregano
Steps for Chili with Ground Beef
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1
Done
3 Minutes
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Prepare the Onion and GarlicPeel and chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic. |
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2
Done
10 Minutes
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Cook the Beef along with Onion and GarlicCook the beef, onion and garlic in the saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the ground beef is brown. Then drain. |
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3
Done
3 Minutes
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Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoesStir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon or fork. This distributes the tomatoes evenly throughout the chili and makes serving the chili easier. |
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4
Done
70 Minutes
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Cook the Chili for one hourHeat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so the mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally. |
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5
Done
25 Minutes
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Stir in the red kidney beansStir in the beans with their liquid. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once the mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until you get the desired thickness (I recommend a medium thickness). |
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6
Done
5 Minutes
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Behold! The best chili recipeAfter you take it out from the heater, let it stay covered 5 Minutes before you serve it. Enjoy! |
Additional Info for Chili with Ground Beef
From my point of view, there is no other recipe where chili and ground beef can be mixed together like this one. I had an old recipe from a Mexican person, and with the help of my best friend (a great cook), together we managed to make the best combination of ingredients, transforming and adapting the original Mexican recipe into an American one.
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About Chili with Ground Beef Recipe
Besides the fact you must have noted, on the ingredients list, Chili powder and Ground Beef, make sure you buy also 1 (16 ounces) can of undrained whole tomatoes and 1 (15 ounces) can of undrained red kidney beans. The rest of the ingredients you can find in the Ingredients list section. As I said, I had help for this recipe to make it balanced in taste, and if you’ll prepare it properly, you’ll love it (just put some love in it and will be just fine).
You can control the spiciness by reducing or adding more chili powder according to your taste. Make sure also to not drain the red kidney beans!
Health Benefits for Chili with Ground Beef:
- Chili health benefits: improves cognitive function, contribute to red blood cell formation, acts as a natural pain reliever, clears nasal congestion, soothe intestinal diseases or disorders, boost immunity, maintain healthy eyes, reduce blood pressure, and prevents cardiovascular disease. Moreover, chili si linked with weight loss and is used in a lot of diets (including “belly fat burn“).
- Ground beef health benefits: it contains higher amounts of iron than chicken or fish. Beef protein is highly nutritious and may promote muscle maintenance, improves exercise performance, prevents anemia, and growth. It also contains varying amounts of fat and bioactive substances, including CLA (Conjugated linoleic acid), which has been linked to health benefits, creatine, and taurine. This particular meat is an excellent source of various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, niacin, and vitamin B6.
- Red Kidney Beans: Kidney beans are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as folate, potassium, copper, manganese, molybdenum, iron, and vitamin K1. Even if red kidney beans have not a low-calorie feature, this veggie is linked to weight-loss according to healthline.com. This particular vegetable can be used by persons suffering from type 2 diabetes or just want to stabilize their blood sugar levels. They may also keep your colon healthy and reduce your risk of colon cancer.
To these main ingredients’ health benefits, there are more vitamins and minerals added from the secondary veggies like tomatoes, garlic, onion, fresh oregano, and cumin. Even if the quantity of each one of them is low, the benefits are huge. Therefore, one pot of chili with ground beef will give you vitamins and minerals more than any other lunch meal.
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet with high side.
- To save time, increase chili powder to 2 tablespoons, and omit the cumin, oregano, and pepper sauce.
- Don’t just add salt at the end. Soaking the beans in salted water will keep them together better during cooking and seasoning the meat when browning will yield better results.
- Before you begin, make sure you are allowing enough time for the chili to cook properly. Giving it extra time allows flavors to mold together and lets you adjust levels of spice and thickness of the sauce.
Transforming in Cincinnati-Style Chili
For each serving, spoon about 3/4 cup beef mixture over 1 cup hot cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped onion. Top with sour cream if desired.
