Chili of Choice Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
🥘 Recipe Yield: Serves 10
Description:
This chili recipe is a local gem, originating from our neighborhood newspaper and perfected through the test of chili cook-offs. Bursting with a robust tomato flavor, it promises to tantalize your taste buds with every spoonful. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this Mexican-inspired dish will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 can (15 ounces) chili beans
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup water (plus more if needed)
Instructions:
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Brown the Meat: In a large soup pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef and pork sausage until fully cooked, ensuring to break up any large chunks. Once browned, drain off any excess grease thoroughly.
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Combine Ingredients: To the pot with the cooked meat, add in the chili beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), tomato juice, salt, sugar, and diced onion. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Simmer: Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the chili to simmer gently for approximately 3 hours, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking process helps meld the flavors together, resulting in a rich and hearty chili.
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Check Consistency: After simmering for a while, check the consistency of the chili. If it appears too thick or if too much liquid has evaporated, add in the additional cup of water gradually, stirring as you go. Adjust the amount of water according to your desired consistency.
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Serve: Once the chili has simmered to perfection and reached your desired thickness, it’s ready to be served! Ladle it into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro.
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Slow Cooker Option: Alternatively, if you prefer using a slow cooker, you can follow the same steps by browning the meat in a skillet first, then transferring it to the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours, until the flavors have melded beautifully.
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Enjoy: Gather your loved ones around the table and savor the delicious flavors of this homemade chili. Whether it’s a chilly winter evening or a casual gathering with friends, this chili of choice is sure to warm both hearts and bellies alike.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 461.1
- Fat: 22.9g
- Saturated Fat: 8.3g
- Cholesterol: 74.5mg
- Sodium: 1275.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.7g
- Fiber: 8.3g
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Protein: 27.6g
Keywords:
Mexican, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
This chili recipe is a perfect balance of flavors, combining the richness of ground beef and pork sausage with the sweetness of tomatoes and the subtle heat of chili beans. Whether you’re a chili connoisseur or trying it for the first time, this recipe is sure to impress with its depth of flavor and comforting warmth.
