Jul 14 2026
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Chili And Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Don's Grill
Time1h
Serves4

Our own homemade chili and cheddar cheese.

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Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

Cheese Ingredients

Method

Chili Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the kidney beans.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Chili

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cheese Sauce Directions

  1. 6

    Make the Roux

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until golden.

  2. 7

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 8

    Add Cheese

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.

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