The Chili & Cheese Recipe
With lots of Chili and Cheese topped with diced sweet onions and tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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Chili Base
Cheese Topping
Garnish
Method
Chili Preparation
- 1
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 2
- 3
Add Spices and Tomatoes
Stir in the chili powder, salt, black pepper, and canned diced tomatoes. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Combine Beans and Broth
Add the kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Simmer the Chili
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Topping
- 6
Add Cheese
After the chili has simmered, sprinkle the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Cover the pot and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.