Easy Weeknight Ground Beef Chili

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This is a quick and straightforward ground beef chili, perfect for a weeknight meal. It's the hearty, comforting style of chili you might find at a ski lodge, packed with beef, beans, and a flavorful blend of spices, coming together in under an hour.

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Cooking Time
About 15-20 minutes active time, plus 30 minutes to simmer
Difficulty
easy
Servings
4 to 6 servings

🍳 Cooking Flow

Brown ground beef in a Dutch oven, then add and sauté onions and garlic until soft. → Stir in tomato paste and a spice blend of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder, and toast for a minute. → Add canned tomatoes, chicken stock, drained beans, and bay leaves. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. → Thicken with a sprinkle of masa harina and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes. → Serve hot with toppings like cheese, sour cream, scallions, and cilantro.

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Ingredients List

Olive Oil:A few tablespoons
Ground Beef (80/20):3 lbs
Yellow Onion:1 large
Garlic:6 cloves
Whole Cumin Seeds:Approx. 1 tablespoon
Dried Oregano (Mexican preferred):Approx. 1 tablespoon
Chili Powder:Approx. 3 tablespoons
Garlic Powder:Approx. 2 teaspoons
Tomato Paste:A few tablespoons
Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles:2 (10 oz) cans
Chicken Stock:Approx. 3 cups
Canned Red Beans:2 cans, drained
Bay Leaves:2
Fish Sauce:A dash
Masa Harina:A few sprinkles, to thicken
Salt:To taste
Black Pepper:To taste
Grated Cheese, Sour Cream, Scallions, Cilantro, Jalapeños:For garnish

Important Notes

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To get a good brown crust on the ground beef, let it cook undisturbed on one side before breaking it up. This prevents the meat from steaming.

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If you don't have Ro-Tel, you can use regular canned diced tomatoes and a can of diced green chiles.

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The masa harina acts as a thickener and adds a nice corn flavor. If you don't have it, a flour-based roux or regular cornmeal can be used as a substitute.

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Letting the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes is key to developing a deep, rich flavor. It tastes even better the next day.

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Feel free to use different types of beans like pinto or kidney beans, or even a mix.

📺Channel:J. Kenji López-Alt
👀Views:1,489,167
👍Likes:30,331
📅Published:2/2/2023

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