Fridge Clearance Chili Recipe

Name: Fridge Clearance Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs 90% lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons chili powder (not necessarily hot, savory flavor matters more than heat here); 4 medium onions, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 red bell peppers, charred; 4 jalapenos, charred; ½ cup tomato sauce; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; pork bone (optional); 4 cups canned pinto beans; 12 ounces dark beer (optional, choose one that isn't hoppy)

Servings: persons

3 lbs 90% lean ground beef
3 tablespoons chili powder (not necessarily hot, savory flavor matters more than heat here)
4 medium onions, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 red bell peppers, charred
4 jalapenos, charred
½ cup tomato sauce
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
pork bone (optional)
4 cups canned pinto beans
12 ounces dark beer (optional, choose one that isn't hoppy)

1
Brown beef in chili pot.
2
Remove from pot and set aside in a colander or strainer to allow excess fat to drain off.
3
Remove all but 3 tablespoons beef fat.
4
Save beef fat for another use (like frying eggs).
5
Saute chili powder in beef fat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Brown onions, deglazing with beer or water as necessary.
7
Add garlic and stir furiously.
8
When the onions and garlic start to dry up, add tomato sauce to deglaze.
9
Reduce until almost dried.
10
Meanwhile, char your peppers.
11
When cool enough to handle, remove seeds and chop.
12
Add to pot and stir to incorporate.
13
Add pork bones, if using and tomatoes.
14
Stir to incorporate.
15
Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes before adding beef, then simmer for an additional 30 minutes before serving.

1454

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs 90% lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons chili powder (not necessarily hot, savory flavor matters more than heat here), 4 medium onions, chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fridge Clearance 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.

Fridge Clearance Chili

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