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hearty chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lillian Patterson
Big Rapids, MI

I've perfected this recipe over the years and everyone seems to like it. The spice mixture is easy to tweak according to taste. A can of tomato sauce and a can of beef broth can be added to thin the chili a bit if you like a soupier chili.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For hearty chili

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 md
    red onion, sliced
  • 4 clove
    garlic
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3
    serrano chiles
  • 1 lg
    poblano chili
  • 1 can
    beer
  • 1 can
    tomato paste, 12 ounce
  • 1 can
    campbell's fiesta nacho cheese soup
  • 1 can
    black beans
  • 1 can
    pinto beans
  • 1 jar
    salsa, 16 ounce
  • 1 Tbsp
    mustard, spicy brown
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cumin

How To Make hearty chili

  • 1
    Add onion, garlic, lemon juice, peppers, ginger, and cilantro to food processor and process until smooth.
  • 2
    Brown ground beef in large pot. Add onion mixture. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Add beer and stir to combine.
  • 3
    Add tomato paste, soup, and salsa to pot, stirring after each addition. Add mustard and spices.
  • 4
    Add cans of beans, stirring to combine. Taste and adjust to make sure seasoning is correct. Simmer for 10 minutes more on low heat. Serve warm.

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