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title: Chili
tags:
  - status/complete
  - topic/hobbies/cooking
up: "[[recipes]]"
---
# Chili

## Ingredients

* **2 Tbsp.** olive oil
* **1** yellow onion, diced
* **2 cloves** garlic, minced
* **1 lb** ground beef, turkey, or pork
* **3⁄4 cup** dry kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
* **3⁄4 cup** dry black beans, soaked overnight and drained
* **(1) 15oz can** diced or crushed tomatoes, not drained
* **(1) 6 oz can** tomato paste
* **1 cup** water

### Chili Seasoning

* **1 Tbsp.** chili powder
* **1 tsp.** ground cumin
* **1⁄4 tsp.** cayenne powder
* **1⁄4 tsp.** garlic powder
* **1⁄2 tsp.** onion powder
* **1⁄2 Tbsp.** brown sugar
* **1 tsp.** salt
* **1⁄2 tsp.** black pepper

## Instructions

1. Heat the **oil** over medium heat in a large pot.
   Add the **onion**, season with salt and pepper,
   and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

2. Stir in the **garlic** and cook until fragrant, 30--60 seconds.

3. Add the **ground meat** and continue to cook,
   breaking up the meat with a spoon as it cooks,
   until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the **beans**, **tomatoes**, **tomato paste**, **water**, and **chili seasoning**.
   Stir to combine.

5. Cover and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Serve hot with preferred toppings.

## Notes

* Makes 6 cups.

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## Chef's Notes

I ought to make this one more often.
It has very high [[utility]].

I think what stops me is the canned ingredients, which I never love
and the foresight required to soak the beans
(which I'd always prefer over buying canned).
Now that I have room I just need to stock more of both.

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