Ray's Garlic Chili Recipe

Name: Ray's Garlic Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 8 ounces low-fat sour cream; 2 teaspoons bacon fat; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon cocoa; ½ teaspoon beef base (I use Better Than Bouillon from Walmart); ½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can fat-free refried beans; 1 (2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix

Servings: persons

2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces low-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons bacon fat
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs lean ground beef
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cocoa
½ teaspoon beef base (I use Better Than Bouillon from Walmart)
½ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 (2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix

1
Set the cheddar cheese and sour cream aside until serving time.
2
In a large frying pan, lightly roast the minced garlic in bacon fat over medium heat.
3
Do not burn the garlic.
4
Add the ground beef to the roasted garlic in the frying pan and cook over medium/high heat.
5
Make sure to fully cook the ground beef in this step.
6
While the ground beef is cooking you can combine the remaining ingredients in a 4-quart pot and stir.
7
When the ground beef is fully cooked, add the beef & garlic to the 4-quart pot and stir to mix all ingredients.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
9
Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese and 2 oz.
10
sour cream and enjoy!

646

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 8 ounces low-fat sour cream, 2 teaspoons bacon fat, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Ray's Garlic 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!

Ray's Garlic Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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