Name: Award-Winning Chili
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 white onion, about 2 cups, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, about 1 cup, diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 pounds ground beef, 90% (but any will work)l; 2 Tbsp. choice of chili powder:; 1 tsp. ground black pepper; 1⁄4 cup tomato paste; 28 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained); 2 cups beef broth; 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and lightly rinsed; 15 oz can black beans, drained and lightly rinsed

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Award-Winning Chili

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Win first place with this Award-Winning Chili recipe featuring 7 bold spices and our top-rated Mild Chili Powder. Easily control the level of heat that you (or your family) want. Top with grated cheddar cheese, thinly sliced scallions, sour cream, corn chips, or any other preferred toppings.

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Serves 6-8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 30 minutes

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 white onion, about 2 cups, finely diced 1 green bell pepper, about 1 cup, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp Kosher Salt, plus more to taste

2 pounds ground beef, 90% (but any will work)l

1 Tbsp. Roasted Granulated Garlic

1 Tbsp. Granulated Toasted Onion

1 Tbsp. Ground Cumin Seeds

1 tsp. Ground Coriander Seeds

1⁄2 tsp Cayenne Chile Powder, depending on spice preference

2 Tbsp. choice of chili powder:

Mild Chili Powder (Salt-Free)

Medium Chili Powder (Salt-Free)

1 Tbsp. Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika

1 Tbsp. Mexican Oregano

1 tsp. ground black pepper 1⁄4 cup tomato paste 28 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (undrained) 2 cups beef broth 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained and lightly rinsed 15 oz can black beans, drained and lightly rinsed

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Directions

Step 1 Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and add onion, green pepper, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Sauté until translucent and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

Step 2 Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).

Step 3 Add ground beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon as you cook. Once meat is partially browned, add all spices and stir well until fully incorporated.

Step 4 Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.

Step 5 Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the kidney and black beans.

Step 6 Simmer on medium-low until slightly thickened, about 30-45 minutes.

Step 7 Salt to taste and serve with preferred toppings (shredded cheese, green onion, sour cream, corn chips.