autumn/winter essentials: heart warming chili
You know the best way to warm up on a cold Autumn/Winter day? Throw together a yummy pot of chili. Yeppers, that will do the trick quite nicely. I made two pots of this chili yesterday, and hardly have enough left for a bowlful today. It is that good. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr 20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For autumn/winter essentials: heart warming chili
- PLAN/PURCHASE
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1 Tbspsweet butter, unsalted
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1 Tbspgrapeseed oil, or other unflavored oil
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1/2 lgyellow onion, diced
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1 lbground beef, lean variety
- DRY INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 Tbspchili powder, i prefer hatch
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2 Tbspground cumin
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2 Tbspdehydrated onions
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2 tspsugar, granulated variety
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2 tspsalt, kosher variety, fine grind
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1 1/2 tspgarlic powder
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1 tspdry mustard, i prefer coleman’s
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1 tspwhite pepper, freshly ground
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1 tspunsweetened cocoa powder, my not-so-secret ingredient
- WET INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsptomato paste
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2 cbeef stock, not broth
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14 ozdiced tomatoes, 1 can, with liquid
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15 ozchili beans, 1 can
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8 oztomato sauce, 1 small can
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS
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a nice sharp, freshly ground, cheddar
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sour cream
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crackers, saltine, or oyster
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crusty bread
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diced onion
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hot sauce
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beer
How To Make autumn/winter essentials: heart warming chili
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1PREP/PREPARE -
2You will need a heavy-bottomed pot large that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
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3There are a lot of brands of chili beans out there. Some of my favorites are Bush’s and Westbrae Organic. Most come packed in a sauce, and because that sauce will sway the taste of the chili, I usually rinse them before adding. But, that is just a personal preference.
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4Prepping trick, to save time, add all of the dry ingredients to a small bowl, mix to combine, and dump them in all at once.
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5Cocoa powder in a Chili? Many of you may already know this little trick, but adding of a bit of cocoa powder to something like a chili adds a richness you cannot describe.
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6Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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7Add the oil and butter to a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat.
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8After the butter melts, give the pot a swirl to mix it with the oil, and throw in the diced onions.
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9Cook until the onions soften, but do not allow them to brown, about 4 – 6 minutes.
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10Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
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11Cook until browned, about 4 – 7 minutes.
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12Add the DRY INGREDIENTS, then stir until they are incorporated with the onions, and beef, about 1 – 2 minutes.
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13Add the tomato paste and stir for an additional 1 – 2 minutes.
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14Add the beef stock, and stir, while slowly bringing the pot up to a simmer.
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15Add the remaining WET INGREDIENTS and bring back to a simmer.
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16Allow the chili, to simmer for an additional 30 – 45 minutes.
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17Chef’s Tip: Give the chili a stir every few minutes, just make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom. I HATE it when that happens.
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18PLATE/PRESENT
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19Serve in big bowls with your choice of toppings and sides. Enjoy.
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20Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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