Halftime Chili Recipe

Name: Halftime Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 8 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 pounds ground chuck; 5 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree; 1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth; 1 12-ounce bottle beer; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1 15- to 16-ounce can prepared chili beans

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 pounds ground chuck
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 12-ounce bottle beer
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 15- to 16-ounce can prepared chili beans

1
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and garlic.
3
Saute until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes.
4
Add chuck and saute until brown, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes.
5
Add chili powder, cumin, basil, oregano and thyme.
6
Stir 2 minutes.
7
Mix in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, beer and tomato paste.
8
Simmer until thickened to desired consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
9
Mix in beans.
10
Simmer 5 minutes.
11
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12
(Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
13
Refrigerate until cold, then cover.
14
Rewarm over low heat before serving.)

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 8 large garlic cloves, chopped, 3 pounds ground chuck, and more.

Yes, Halftime 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.

Halftime Chili

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