Chili Family Style Recipes

SIMPLE, PERFECT CHILI

Steps:

• Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
• After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

THE BEST CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
• Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

FAMILY-FAVORITE CHILI

Steps:

• Cook beef in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
• Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

CHILI

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes.
• Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in kidney beans. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

SLOW-COOKER FAMILY-FAVORITE CHILI

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients.
• Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

CHILI, FAMILY-STYLE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.
• Add the onions, bell pepper, chili powder, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Cook until onions and pepper are translucent.
• Stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
• Add the beef and increase the heat to medium-high.
• Cook until no longer pink, for about 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
• Stir in the beans, diced tomatoes and their juice, crushed tomatoes, beef broth and another 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 45 minutes.
• Remove the lid and continue to simmer at least another 45 minutes, or longer to develop flavor.
• Serve, allowing each person to season their bowl to their liking with salt, pepper, hot sauce, sour cream, grated cheese, and/or chopped onions.