Best Damn Chili Recipe

Name: Best Damn Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped; 2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors(R)); 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce; 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's(R)); 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors(R))
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's(R))
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
3
Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
5
Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.

1466

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, chopped, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Damn Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Best Damn Chili

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