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Servings: 8
Calories: 425kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons salt plus more as needed
- ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 cups fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Serving options:
- Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Diced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.1 cup yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until it deepens in color. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 6–8 minutes.2 pounds ground beef, 2 teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- Sprinkle in the chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, and oregano. Stir well and let the spices toast for about a minute to enhance their flavors.2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Add the kidney beans, fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, and broth. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.2 cups kidney beans, 2 cups fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- Reduce the heat and let the chili simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, Shredded cheddar cheese, Thinly sliced scallions, Diced avocado, Fresh cilantro, Tortilla chips
Video
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Notes
- Sauté the onions properly: Cooking the onions until soft brings out their natural sweetness and prevents them from overpowering the chili.
- Don’t rush the tomato paste: Letting it cook for a couple of minutes enhances the depth of flavor, making the chili richer.
- Brown the beef well: Let it develop a deep color before adding any liquid. This step builds a more robust, meaty flavor.
- Use cocoa powder for extra depth: It won’t make the chili sweet, but it adds complexity and balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Simmer for a thicker consistency: Letting the chili cook uncovered helps it reduce and concentrate the flavors. If it gets too thick, add a little broth.
- Adjust seasoning before serving: Stirring in apple cider vinegar at the end brightens up the flavors, so don’t skip this step.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 6mg
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