Classic Beef Chili

Name: Classic Beef Chili
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Avocado Oil (or neutral oil of choice); 4 oz Pancetta (finely cubed); 1 Yellow Onion (chopped); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 lb Ground Beef (I used 90% Lean/10% Fat due to the extra fat from the pancetta); 15.5 oz Kidney Beans (1 can drained and rinsed); 15.5 oz Pinto Beans (1 can drained and rinsed); 14.5 oz Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes (1 can); 4 oz Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles (1 can); 1.5 cups Reduced-Sodium Beef Bone Broth (or reduced-sodium broth of choice); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp Chili Powder; 2 tsp Brown Sugar; 2 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Cayenne (adjust to taste); 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard; 1/4 tsp White Pepper (optional)

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:1h 20min

Hearty and comforting classic beef chili. Packed with tender ground beef, pancetta, two types of beans, tomatoes, green chiles, and a flavorful blend of spices. Top it with your favorite ingredients such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Updated at: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:28:51 GMT

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Combine all seasoning mix ingredients in a bowl. Set aside for later.

Step 2

Heat avocado oil over medium-low heat and add cubed pancetta. Cook for about 8 minutes until crispy and the fat is rendered. Stir occasionally.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium and add the chopped yellow onion. Stir to combine. Cook for about 7 minutes until the onion is softened. Stir every couple of minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 1 more minute. Lower the heat and deglaze with a splash of water if the bottom of the pot starts to burn.

Step 4

Mix in the tomato paste until well combined. Cook for 3 minutes until darkened in color. Stir often.

Step 5

Add the ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to crumble the beef into smaller pieces. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the seasoning mix until well combined. Cook for 3 more minutes.

Step 6

Pour in drained and rinsed kidney and pinto beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, fire-roasted green chiles, and beef broth. Bring to a boil then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Turn off the stove. Taste the chili and add kosher salt and black pepper as needed. Divide the chili among bowls to serve. Top with ingredients of your choice such as sour cream, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and Fritos.

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