Chili Cheese Recipe
Topped with our signature chili cheddar cheese and diced onion
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Ingredients
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Chili
Cheese Topping
Garnish
Method
Chili Preparation
- 1
- 2
Brown the Beef
Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3
Add the Spices
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.
- 4
Combine the Ingredients
Add the kidney beans and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 5
Simmer the Chili
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cheese Topping
- 6
Add Cheese
Once the chili is done simmering, remove it from heat and sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the pot for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt.