Adding Red Chili Powder to Ground Beef

A delicious, hearty, and satisfying Ground Beef Chili seasoned with ancho chili, chipotle chili, coriander, cumin, garlic, salt, and a touch of oregano, then simmered thick and rich. Serve it with Cornbread or Tortilla Chips.

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• What is Chili?
• Ingredients
• How to Make Homemade Chili Seasoning
• How to Make Ground Beef Chili
• How to Store
• Tools you'll need
• Tips for making The Best Ground Beef Chili
• FAQ
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What is Chili?

Chili is beef-flavored chili peppers and spices. Most cooks include kidney beans and tomatoes, but some omit them. ( I use both)

What is the Best Beef for Chili?

Ground beef such as turkey, pork, veal, venison, or chicken will work on this Chili recipe. Slow-cooking beef chunks can also be used, such as beef chuck or bottom round beef (excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks). However, you may need to cook longer to allow the meat to break down.

Ingredients

Note:The full ingredients list is provided in the recipe card below.

• Ground Beef: I opt for a 90% lean ground beef
• Onion & Poblano Pepper: to create a flavor base; you can swap the poblano pepper for any bell pepper
• Garlic: I use both fresh and Granulated Garlic
• Beef Broth: I use Knorr Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon
• Tomato: I use a combination of fresh and crushed canned tomatoes
• Beans: the classic beans for Chili are kidney beans, but you can use any canned beans on hand; however, you may need to reduce cooking time. Be sure to rinse and drain the beans before simmering.
• Seasoning: I made a homemade blend of chipotle powder, ancho powder, guajillo powder, pasilla powder, coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, ground black peppers, red peppers flakes, granulated garlic, sugar.

How to Make Homemade Chili Seasoning

Combine chipotle powder, ancho powder, pasilla powder, guajillo powder, coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika, ground black peppers, red peppers flakes, granulated garlic, sugar. Homemade Chili Seasoning Powder or  Store-bought work well in this recipe.

Can I use Whole Dried Chiles?

Yes, if using whole dried chiles, place all of the chiles into a medium nonstick saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, moving the pan around constantly until you begin to smell the chiles toasting, about 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside and cool completely.

Once cool, place the chiles and cumin into the blender's carafe along with the granulated garlic, oregano, coriander, ground black pepper, sugar, and paprika. Process until a fine powder is formed. Allow the powder to settle for at least a minute before removing the lid of the carafe. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Optional Toppings: Mexican shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onion, chopped fresh jalapeño, cilantro, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.

How to Make Ground Beef Chili

Note:The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the beef and beef bouillon cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break the meat into pieces until the beef is browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

Add the onions, poblano, jalapeño, garlic, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and sugar; cook, often stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with the beer and cook until almost reduced away about 4 minutes. Add the ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook, frequently stirring, for another minute.

Pour in the water, bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let it simmer, occasionally stirring, uncovered until the Ground Beef Chili has begun to thicken about 1 hour. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.

Stir in the beans and simmer until the liquid has reduced and the ground beef chili is thick, about  30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Enjoy our Ground Beef Chili!

How to Store

Let the Ground Beef Chili cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container; store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 3 months. Before serving the Ground Beef Chili, defrost in the fridge for up to 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.

• Large Pot
• Wooden Spoons
• Serving Bowls

Tips for making The Best Ground Beef Chili

• Enhance Flavor: add lime or lemon juice at the end to bring the flavor together.
• Use less liquid: Many cooks like to add flour or masa harina to thicken up Chili or any stew. I usually do this when I want a dish on the thicker side. I slightly reduce the amount of liquid from the beginning and simmer it uncovered, which allows it to thicken up naturally without adding anything. ( And if it looks too thick, you can always add more liquid as needed)
• Wait until the end to add the beans. (Canned beans are already cooked, so if you add them earlier, they'll end up mushy.)
• Spice Level: My family enjoyed spicy food and found this chili to be well balanced as written, but you can increase or reduce the spice level to your liking.
• Meat:If the meat you're using has a lot of fat, be sure to drain it before simmering.
• Beer or Red Wine: Adding Beer or Red wine adds a depth of flavor. Feel free to skip and add 1 cup of water instead.
• Sugar:A pinch of sugar in Chili counteracts the tomatoes' acidity and helps balance the flavors.
• Make your own Homemade Chili Seasoning Powder; follow the instructions below.

FAQ

Is Ground Beef Chili healthy to eat?

Yes, it is healthy, but it can be made even more nutritious by making a few changes. For example, opt for 90 % lean beef instead of 70% lean; you'll get the same flavor but with less fat; you can also reduce the fat content of any ground meat if you drain it after browning. Also, consider a no salt added or low sodium canned tomatoes and canned beans; you can also reduce the salt of any canned beans if you drain and rinse well before using.

How long do you cook Ground Beef Chili?

This Ground Beef Chili recipe requires 1-hour of simmering before adding the beans and 30 to 45 minutes after.

What to serve with Ground Beef Chili?

They are delicious serve with Cornbread or Tortilla Chips.

Does the Ground Beef need to be browned and drained?

Yes, browning the beef gives a depth of flavor, and it helps remove excess fat. Draining depends on what percentage of fat you're using. (This recipe does not require draining because it uses  90 % lean beef rather than 80% lean).

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📖 Recipe

Ground Beef Chili

A delicious, hearty, and satisfying Ground Beef Chili seasoned with ancho chili, chipotle chili, coriander, cumin, garlic, salt, and a touch of oregano, then simmered thick and rich. Serve it with Cornbread or Tortilla Chips.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 10 people

Calories 304 kcal

• 2.5 pounds 90% lean ground beef
• 2 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (preferably low sodium)
• 2 tablespoons Knorr Beef Flavor Bouillon or kosher salt , to taste
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion , chopped
• 1 poblano pepper or bell pepper , chopped
• 1 jalapeno , unseeded or seeded, chopped
• 5 Roma Tomatoes , chopped
• 6 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or chili powder (use less if you prefer a milder chili)
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder or sub for smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar or sub with molasses or honey
• 1 cup water
• (1) 12 oz Dark Mexican beer or 1 cup of red wine or sub with 1 cup of water
• juice from 1 lime
• Kosher salt , to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black peppers , taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground chile de Arbol or red peppers flakes , to taste
• 1-1/2 tablespoons guajillo powder or sub for ancho powder
• 1 tablespoon pasilla powder or sub for ancho powder

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add the beef and beef bouillon cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break the meat into pieces until the beef is browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

• Add the onions, poblano, jalapeño, garlic, tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and sugar; cook, often stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.

• Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Deglaze the pot with the beer or red wine and cook until almost reduced away about 4 minutes. Add the ancho chili powder, chipotle chili powder, guajillo powder, pasilla powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, and smoked paprika; cook, frequently stirring, for another minute.

• Pour in the water and bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and let it simmer, occasionally stirring, uncovered until the Ground Beef Chili has begun to thicken about 1 hour. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.

• Stir in the beans and continue to simmer until the liquid has reduced and the ground beef chili is thick about  30 to 45 minutes. Stir in the lime juice; taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Enjoy our Ground Beef Chili!

• Add lime or lemon juice at the end to bring the flavor together.
• Wait until the end to add the beans. (Canned beans are already cooked, so if you add them earlier, they'll end up mushy.)

Nutrition Facts

Ground Beef Chili

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 5g 31%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 8g

Cholesterol 74mg 25%

Sodium 393mg 17%

Potassium 712mg 20%

Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Fiber 3g 13%

Sugar 6g 7%

Protein 25g 50%

Vitamin A 2631IU 53%

Vitamin C 25mg 30%

Calcium 46mg 5%

Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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