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Ground Beef Chili
4.2 (922 reviews)
This quick and easy chili recipe was a winner in our 50th-anniversary reader’s poll. It’s got ground beef, canned beans, and tons of spicy flavor.
Total Time15
Servings8
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Caloriesper servingIngredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1½ cups chopped onion
- 8 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 pounds ground chuck
- 5 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1¾ cups (1 14½-ounce can) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 12-ounce bottle beer
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1 15- to 16-ounce can prepared chili beans
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add chuck and sauté until brown, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme. Stir 2 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste. Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Mix in beans. Simmer 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Do Ahead: Chili can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cool, then cover and chill. Rewarm over low heat before serving. Editor's note: This recipe was originally printed in our December 1995 issue. Head this way for more of our best Super Bowl recipes →