Classic Comfort Food (Print Format)
Warm up with a bold, beefy bowl of chili that’s packed with soft beans, tasty veg, and a beer-tomato base. Feels like a big food hug. So good for any night in.
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds of ground beef, the lean kind.
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1 diced onion.
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1 jalapeño, diced after removing seeds.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, split.
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1 teaspoon ground cumin.
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1 diced green bell pepper.
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One 14.5-ounce can of crushed tomatoes.
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One 19-ounce can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained.
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One 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes, with liquid.
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1 1/2 cups of beef stock.
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1 cup of your favorite beer.
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A tablespoon of tomato paste.
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Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon if using (optional).
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Salt and pepper, as much as you like.
# Steps:
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Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder with the meat.
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In a big pot, cook the beef, onion, jalapeño, and garlic together. Drain any extra grease.
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Pour in the rest of the ingredients.
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Turn the heat up until it boils.
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Lower the heat to keep it at a simmer. Leave uncovered for 45-60 minutes until it thickens up.
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Finish by adding anything you like on top.
# Tips:
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Replace the beer with broth if preferred.
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You can use any type of ground meat.
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Tastes even better the day after making it.
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Each serving is about 1 1/2 cups.