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Old Fashioned Chili

Savor the Comfort of Old Fashioned Chili at Home

Enjoy a warm bowl of Old Fashioned Chili, a nostalgic recipe filled with hearty flavors and comforting spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef adds a rich flavor
  • 1 pound ground pork provides sweetness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
For the Beans
  • 1 can kidney beans drained and rinsed
For the Spices
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder main spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar balances acidity
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Sauté the vegetables by heating vegetable oil, then add onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Brown the ground beef and pork in the pot for 6-8 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat to avoid greasy chili.
  5. Toast the spices by adding chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper, stirring for 1 minute.
  6. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar. Mix well.
  7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in kidney beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.

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