The Perfect Chili Recipe

Name: The Perfect Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 lb ground beef; salt; pepper; 2 ¼ teaspoons cumin; 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (OR 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes); 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or crushed); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water; 1 tablespoon chili sauce (I use Heinz); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans; sour cream; grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb ground beef
salt
pepper
2 ¼ teaspoons cumin
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (OR 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes)
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or crushed)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 cups vegetable broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water
1 tablespoon chili sauce (I use Heinz)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
sour cream
grated cheddar cheese

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["Heat oil in a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.", "Add pepper and onion and saute until they soften, about 8 minutes.", "Add ground beef, and salt and pepper to taste.", "Once beef is browned, add the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and parsley.", "Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Add tomatoes, sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable broth, corn starch and chili sauce.", "Simmer for 1 hour.", "Drain and rinse kidney beans.", "Add to chili and cook for about 20 minutes more.", "Serve with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese.", "We recommend pairing this with Recipe Junkie's ""Custard Corn Bread"" #352762."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 lb ground beef, and more.

Yes, The 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.

The Perfect Chili

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