Perfect Chili Recipe

Prep:

10 m

Cook:

1 h 0 m

Ready in:

1 h 10 m

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Classic chili recipe: This copycat chili is made with beef, beans, and topped with Cheddar cheese.

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Servings: 6

Extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsps

Medium onion

1, chopped

Green bell pepper

1, chopped

Celery

2 stalks, chopped

Tomato paste

1 tbsp

Ground beef

1 1/2 lb

Kosher salt

to taste

Ground black pepper

to taste

Crushed tomatoes

1 (28-oz.) can

Chili powder

3 tbsp

Ground cumin

2 tsp

Garlic powder

1 tsp

Kidney beans

1 (15-oz.) can (with liquid)

Pinto beans

1 (15-oz.) can (with liquid)

Cheddar cheese

shredded, for serving

Green onions

sliced, for serving

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Then, add tomato paste. Stir for 2 minutes. Add beef. Stirring, cook for 6 minutes, until no longer pink. Drain fat.
Then, add chili, ground cumin, and garlic powder. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Add tomatoes. Add kidney beans and pinto beans. Stir.
Bring to a boil. Reduce to low. Allow to simmer for 40 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly reduced. Before serving, top with cheese and onions. Enjoy your Copycat Chili!

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