Jul 14 2026
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Chili Recipe

Inspired by Mercy Kitchen
Time1h
Serves6

House made chili served with cornbread.

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Ingredients

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Chili Ingredients

Cornbread Ingredients

Method

Chili Directions

  1. 1

    Brown the Meat

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

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Stir in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and water. Mix well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Chili

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cornbread Directions

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 7

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter until combined.

  4. 8

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 9

    Bake the Cornbread

    Pour the batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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