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⏱️ 3 hours 15 minutes
👥 6-8 servings
❤️ Taste: /10
Classic
Restaurant-perfect copycat recipe
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Tastes 90% the same, healthier ingredients
Healthy
Fully optimized for metabolic health
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs ground chuck (80/20 blend)
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- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
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- 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
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- 3 stalks celery, minced
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- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
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- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
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- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
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- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained
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- 2 cups beef stock
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- 2 tbsp chili powder
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- 1 tbsp ground cumin
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- 1 tsp dried oregano
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- 2 bay leaves
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- Salt and black pepper to taste
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- 2 tbsp tomato paste
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- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
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1. Brown ground chuck in large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked and no pink remains, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
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2. Transfer meat to large stockpot. In same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
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3. Add garlic to vegetable mixture, cooking until fragrant, approximately 45 seconds.
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4. Transfer vegetable mixture to stockpot with meat. Add all remaining ingredients, stirring thoroughly.
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5. Simmer uncovered on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Chili will thicken and develop deeper flavor.
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6. Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.