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How to Make Best Damn Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the rich, hearty flavors of a well-made chili. And if you're on the hunt for the perfect chili recipe, look no further than the Best Damn Chili. This recipe is a labor of love, combining tender chunks of beef, savory beans, and a blend of spices that will have your taste buds singing. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just craving a cozy meal at home, this chili is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
  • 2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors®)
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
  • 2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's®)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
  • Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

    • Nutrition

    406 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 74mg
    • Sodium: 1015mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 35mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 914mg

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    Classic recipes
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