Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMcGarvey'sChili Recipe

Chili Recipe

Inspired by McGarvey's
Time1h
Serves6

Housemade, spicy

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Ingredients

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Meat

Spices and Seasonings

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño pepper. Mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Meat

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

  3. 4

    Add Spices

    Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

  4. 5

    Add Liquids and Beans

    Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Stir to combine.

  5. 6

    Simmer

    Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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