The World’s Best Chili Recipe
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 pound stew beef, cut into about one inch chunks
1/4 pound bacon, diced in small pieces
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced (or 1 tbsp chopped garlic from a jar)
2 tbsp chilli powder, or to taste
1 tsp dried mustard
1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper
1 1/2 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
4.5 ounces chopped green chillies
28 ounces whole canned tomatoes (I used Tuttorosso Peeled Plum Tomatoes)
12 ounces Tomato Paste (I used two 6 oz cans Tuttorosso Tomato Paste)
48 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 c. water (add more if needed)
Optional Toppings:
shredded cheese
sour cream
diced onion
tortilla chips
How to make The World’s Best Chili
Step 1: On medium heat, heat a large pot. Add in the meats, pepper, and onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink and the veggies are tender. If desired, drain the excess grease and liquid. Then, add in the garlic and continue to cook for a minute or two more.
Step 2: Add in the chilli powder, dried mustard, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Step 3: To the pot, add in the chillies, tomatoes, tomato paste, kidney beans, and around two cups of water. Allow the mixture to simmer for at least 2 hours. Alternately, you can transfer the mixture into a crockpot and set it to cook for 4 hours on low. As needed, pour additional water into the pot until you have achieved your desired consistency.
Step 4: Before serving, garnish with the additional toppings.
Enjoy!
