Classic Texas Chili con Carne

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground beef(paid link)
• 1 large onion(paid link)
• 4 clove garlic(paid link)
• 2 cup beef broth(paid link)
• 28 oz diced tomatoes(paid link)
• 15 oz kidney beans(paid link)
• 6 oz tomato paste(paid link)
• 3 tbsp chili powder(paid link)
• 1 tbsp cumin(paid link)
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder(paid link)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess fat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the chili powder, cumin, unsweetened cocoa powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.

4. 4

   Pour in the beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add the diced tomatoes (undrained) and tomato paste. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Bring the chili to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. For a deeper flavor, simmer for up to 3 hours.

   2 hr

6. 6

   Stir in the drained and rinsed kidney beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

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