Classic Beef Chili

Classic Beef Chili

Servings
8
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
25 Min
Ingredients
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 white onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1½ tbsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. garlic, minced
6 oz. can tomato paste
2 lbs. ground round, 85% lean
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
14 oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
14 oz. can chili beans
14 oz. can kidney beans, drained
To taste Borden® Cheese Sharp White Cheddar Shreds
To taste oyster or saltine crackers
To taste green onion, thinly sliced
Steps
1
HEAT a large cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the oil, followed by onion and bell pepper. Sprinkle with ½ _teaspoon of the kosher salt, stir to coat and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
2
ADD garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste, stirring to combine.
3
ADD ground round, remaining kosher salt, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin. Stir well to combine. Cook until beef is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
ADD both cans of tomatoes and chili beans. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
5
STIR in kidney beans. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
6
SERVE with Borden Sharp White Cheddar shreds oyster crackers and thinly sliced green onions.