Chili Guy Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili Guy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil; 1 pound coarse ground round; 1/3 pound ground pork; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; One 6-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped into medium pieces; Half an 8-ounce can tomato paste; 2 cups beef stock or water; 3 teaspoons cornmeal; One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional); Steamed rice (optional)

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil
1 pound coarse ground round
1/3 pound ground pork
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 6-ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped into medium pieces
Half an 8-ounce can tomato paste
2 cups beef stock or water
3 teaspoons cornmeal
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
Steamed rice (optional)

1
Saute the onion and garlic in the vegetable oil in a medium-sized heavy pot until translucent.
2
Add the ground round and pork.
3
Cook until the meat is cooked all the way through, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4
Add the oregano, thyme, sage, cardamom, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and cook for 3 more minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together well.
6
Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
7
Add the beef stock or water, cornmeal, and rinsed pinto beans, if desired, and stir.
8
Cover and reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

327

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1/4 cup canola oil or other vegetable oil, 1 pound coarse ground round, and more.

Yes, Chili Guy 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Guy

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