My Brother Vlad's Chili Recipe

Name: My Brother Vlad's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes or 28 ounces plum tomatoes; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 ¾ cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes or 28 ounces plum tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 ¾ cups beef broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1
cook onions and garlic until soft.
2
add meat and brown.
3
add all other ingredients and simmer 30 min (if using whole tomatoes, use kitchen scissors to cut up into small pieces inside the can).
4
add beans and cook 20 min more.
5
serve with rice, cornbread, or tortilla chips!
6
variations: use 2 t spices; add 1 t cayenne; add chorizo (soft) to your chili base; use 1 bottle dark beer instead of beef broth (like negro modelo).
7
I have used ground turkey instead of beef, and add a can of black beans or pinto beans (for 2 cans total of beans).
8
I also like to add bell peppers (diced) and/or jalapeno peppers.

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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: 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 lb ground beef, 28 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes or 28 ounces plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, My Brother Vlad'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.

My Brother Vlad's Chili

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