Laurel'S Chili Recipe

Name: Laurel'S Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 2 medium onions, chopped coarse; 8 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16 ounce) package dried kidney beans, soaked overnight; 2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can French onion soup; 1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, lightly drained; 1 bell pepper, chopped, any color; 1/4 cup chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon toasted minced dried onion; 1 tablespoon toasted minced dried garlic; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped coarse
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16 ounce) package dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can French onion soup
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, lightly drained
1 bell pepper, chopped, any color
1/4 cup chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon toasted minced dried onion
1 tablespoon toasted minced dried garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1
Brown the ground meat, onions and garlic in large stock pot; drain fat.
2
Add next 7 ingredients, soaked kidney beans through bell peppers.
3
Bring to simmer and add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT lemon juice.
4
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 2-4 hours, until beans are tender and liquid has reduced to make a pleasantly thick chili.
5
Remove from heat, add lemon juice and stir.
6
It doesn't hurt to leave this sit for awhile, but it's now ready to serve with a dollop of sour cream and grated cheddar cheese if you like.
7
This is even better the next day!

1041

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 medium onions, chopped coarse, 8 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (16 ounce) package dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, and more.

Yes, Laurel'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Laurel'S Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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