autumn/winter essentials: heart warming chili

Name: Autumn/Winter Essentials: Heart Warming Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 1 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil, or other unflavored oil; 1/2 large yellow onion, diced; 1 pound(s) ground beef, lean variety; ## DRY INGREDIENTS; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) chili powder, i prefer hatch; 2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin; 2 tablespoon(s) dehydrated onions; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar, granulated variety; 2 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, fine grind; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 1 teaspoon(s) dry mustard, i prefer coleman’s; 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder, my not-so-secret ingredient; ## WET INGREDIENTS; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 2 cup(s) beef stock, not broth; 14 ounce(s) diced tomatoes, 1 can, with liquid; 15 ounce(s) chili beans, 1 can; 8 ounce(s) tomato sauce, 1 small can; ## SERVING SUGGESTIONS; a nice sharp, freshly ground, cheddar; sour cream; crackers, saltine, or oyster; crusty bread; diced onion; hot sauce; beer

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 4, 2019

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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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield Several

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 tablespoon sweet butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil, or other unflavored oil
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
1 pound ground beef, lean variety
DRY INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, i prefer hatch
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dehydrated onions
2 teaspoons sugar, granulated variety
2 teaspoons salt, kosher variety, fine grind
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard, i prefer coleman’s
1 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, my not-so-secret ingredient
WET INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef stock, not broth
14 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 can, with liquid
15 ounces chili beans, 1 can
8 ounces tomato sauce, 1 small can
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
a nice sharp, freshly ground, cheddar
sour cream
crackers, saltine, or oyster
crusty bread
diced onion
hot sauce
beer

How To Make autumn/winter essentials: heart warming chili

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

You will need a heavy-bottomed pot large that is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
Step 3

There 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.
Step 4

Prepping trick, to save time, add all of the dry ingredients to a small bowl, mix to combine, and dump them in all at once.
Step 5

Cocoa 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.
Step 6

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 7

Add the oil and butter to a heavy-bottom pot, over medium heat.
Step 8

After the butter melts, give the pot a swirl to mix it with the oil, and throw in the diced onions.
Step 9

Cook until the onions soften, but do not allow them to brown, about 4 – 6 minutes.
Step 10

Add the ground beef and cook while breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
Step 11

Cook until browned, about 4 – 7 minutes.
Step 12

Add the DRY INGREDIENTS, then stir until they are incorporated with the onions, and beef, about 1 – 2 minutes.
Step 13

Add the tomato paste and stir for an additional 1 – 2 minutes.
Step 14

Add the beef stock, and stir, while slowly bringing the pot up to a simmer.
Step 15

Add the remaining WET INGREDIENTS and bring back to a simmer.
Step 16

Allow the chili, to simmer for an additional 30 – 45 minutes.
Step 17

Chef’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.
Step 18

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 19

Serve in big bowls with your choice of toppings and sides. Enjoy.
Step 20

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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