The Spouse'S Chili Recipe

Name: The Spouse'S Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds tri-tip, cut into small cubes; 1 baseball-sized sweet onion, chopped fine; 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced; 2-3 cups homemade chicken stock; 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons cumin, toasted briefly; salt and pepper to taste; 8 tablespoons commercial, no salt added chili powder, such as Gebhardts, Whole Foods, or WIlliams-Sonoma; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1
In a skillet, brown the meat until there's no more pink left. Drain off the fat, put the meat into a heavy pot with a close-fitting lid, add the onions, garlic and 2 1/2 cups of the stock. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
2
In the meantime, use a medium bowl to mix together the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, balsamic vinegar and enough of the stock to make it so it doesn't clump.
3
Stir in the sauce, cover again and simmer another 30 minutes or so or until the meat it meltingly tender.
4
Take the lid off, let reduce for five minutes or so, salt and pepper to taste, and adjust seasonings.
5
Serve with plenty of grated cheese and chopped onion.

151

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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: 3 pounds tri-tip, cut into small cubes, 1 baseball-sized sweet onion, chopped fine, 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced, 2-3 cups homemade chicken stock, and more.

Yes, The Spouse'S 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.

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The Spouse'S Chili

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