Tailgate Chili Recipe

Name: Tailgate Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground chuck; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 c.); 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes; 3 tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. ground cumin seed; 2 (15 oz.) cans pinto beans, drained

Servings: persons

1
In large Dutch oven, cook ground chuck, onion and garlic on medium-high heat until meat is brown and onion and garlic are tender.
2
Drain off fat.
3
Return to heat.
4
Add tomatoes and seasonings and mix well.
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When bubbly, reduce heat to low.
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Cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
At end of 2 hours, add beans and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
8
Pour hot chili into wide mouth thermos.
9
Pour into insulated mugs for easy serving.
10
Yields 10 (1 cup) servings.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground chuck, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 2 medium onions, chopped (about 1 c.), 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Tailgate 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!

Tailgate Chili

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