Chili #

Ingredients #

• 2 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp. cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion - diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper - diced
• 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 bag frozen sweet corn
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Instructions #

• In a medium bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, cocoa powder, and cinnamon and then set aside.
• Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the green pepper to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally. Once browned, drain the excess fat.
• Add the spice mixture from the previous step and the tomato paste to the pot. Stir until combined.
• Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), drained beans, frozen corn, and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir well.
• Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Original Recipe #

The Wholesome Dish - The Best Classic Chili