Post by @saltysprig

HEARTY HOMESTYLE CHILI Ingredients 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided as needed 2 lb (907 g) ground beef ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp black pepper, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 Tbsp (48 g) tomato paste 3 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1½ tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp chipotle chile powder 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 cup (240 ml) water 2 tsp Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base 1 (28 oz/794 g) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14.5 oz/411 g) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 oz/425 g) can kidney beans, drained & rinsed 1 (15 oz/425 g) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed Instructions 1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Brown 7–9 minutes, then drain excess grease if needed. 2. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes. Add more oil if needed. 3. Push beef and onion to the sides. Add tomato paste to the center and cook 2 minutes, until darkened. Stir into the beef. 4. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chipotle powder and remaining ¼ tsp pepper. Cook 30–60 seconds. 5. Stir in Worcestershire. Mix water with beef base, add to the pot and scrape up the browned bits. 6. Stir in crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes and both beans. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered 35–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick. 7. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve with shredded cheddar, sour cream, green onions, crackers or corn chips. #chilirecipe #chili #comfortfood #homemadechili #fallrecipes