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The Best Chili Recipe Ever

Best Chili Recipe Ever: A Flavorful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

The Best Chili Recipe Ever with a flavorful twist using turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large crockpot
  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

For the chili

  • 3-4 pounds stew beef, roughly chopped chuck roast
  • generous salt
  • generous pepper
  • oil, for browning meat
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, about 4 stalks, chopped well
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seed
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • ¼ cup masa harina
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can (28-oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans (15-oz) kidney beans
  • 3 bay leaves

To garnish

  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • finely chopped onions
  • cilantro, chopped
  • tortilla chips

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Begin by browning the meat. Dry off the beef with paper towels if it is very wet. Sprinkle all over with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large, high sided skillet over medium high heat. Add about 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat.
  • Brown the meat in batches, placing each piece in the skillet with about an inch of space around it. Sear for 1-2 minutes until brown, then flip and sear the other side for another minute.
  • Remove the beef to a large crock pot, continuing to sear the rest of the beef, adding more oil as necessary.
  • Once all the beef is seared, add more oil to the pan if needed. Add the chopped onion and celery, sauté over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add 6 cloves of minced garlic and 2 chopped jalapenos.
  • Stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and brown sugar, letting the spices toast with the veggies for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the beef broth and scrape up the bottom of the pan.
  • Slowly pour in ¼ cup of masa harina, stirring constantly to break up any lumps.
  • Pour the mixture into the crock pot.
  • Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, drained kidney beans, and bay leaves to the crock pot and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
  • When ready to eat, break up chunks of beef with a wooden spoon or shred it and return to the pot.
  • Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, finely chopped onions, and cilantro.

Notes

This chili recipe can be customized with your favorite beans or meat alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, Chili, Comfort Food, hearty, spicy, Turkey Bacon
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