Jul 13 2026

The Chili & Cheese Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

With lots of Chili and Cheese topped with diced sweet onions and tomatoes.

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Ingredients

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Chili Base

Method

Chili Preparation

  1. 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. 2

    Sauté Onions and Garlic

    Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the beef. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.

  3. 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. 4

    Combine Beans and Broth

    Add the kidney beans, black beans, and beef broth to the pot. Stir to combine all ingredients.

  5. 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

  1. 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.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Prepare Garnish

    While the cheese is melting, chop the sweet onions and tomatoes for garnish.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Ladle the chili into bowls and top with diced sweet onions and tomatoes. Enjoy your Chili & Cheese!

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