Savannah Tailgater Chili Recipe

Name: Savannah Tailgater Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds ground beef; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup); 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chili powder, plus more to taste; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 15 -ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 28 -ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 15 -ounce can tomato sauce; 1 10 -ounce bag frozen corn kernels; Sour cream, for serving; Grated cheddar cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1/2 cup)
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chili powder, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 15 -ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 -ounce can diced tomatoes
1 15 -ounce can tomato sauce
1 10 -ounce bag frozen corn kernels
Sour cream, for serving
Grated cheddar cheese, for serving

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a fork, until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
3
Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate.
5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pot.
6
Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the chili powder, oregano and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
8
Return the beef to the pot.
9
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, 1 1/2 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt.
10
Simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
11
Taste and add more chili powder, if desired.
12
Ladle the chili into serving bowls and top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.
13
Photograph by Andrew McCaul

902

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 pounds ground beef, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup), and more.

Yes, Savannah Tailgater 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.

Savannah Tailgater Chili

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