Simple, Perfect Chili Recipe

Name: Simple, Perfect Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground chuck; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce; 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons chili powder (or more to taste); 1 (14 oz) can canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (14 oz) can canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour, sold in the Hispanic Foods aisle); 1/4 cup warm water; sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheddar, and cilantro leaves, for serving; corn tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds ground chuck
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder (or more to taste)
1 (14 oz) can canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 oz) can canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour, sold in the Hispanic Foods aisle)
1/4 cup warm water
sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheddar, and cilantro leaves, for serving
corn tortilla chips, for serving

1
Brown the beef with the garlic in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Drain off excess fat.
3
Add tomato sauce, Ro-tel, salt, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.
4
Stir, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low.
5
Simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Add the beans.
7
Stir to combine, then cover and simmer for another 20 minutes.
8
Mix the masa with the warm water and stir to form a paste.
9
Add to chili and stir to combine.
10
Simmer to thicken for 10 minutes.
11
Serve with sour cream, chopped onion, grated cheese, cilantro, and corn chips on the side.

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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 pounds ground chuck, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce, 1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes with chilies, and more.

Yes, Simple, Perfect 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.

Simple, Perfect Chili

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