Jul 13 2026

Chili Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Original Family Recipe with 15 Unique Spices. Served One Way: Papa Conn's Way!

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare Beans

    Rinse and drain the canned red kidney beans and black beans.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Brown the Meat

    In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.

  2. 4

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

  3. 5

    Add Base Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, kidney beans, and black beans. Mix well.

  4. 6

    Incorporate Spices

    Add all the spices: chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, bay leaves, allspice, thyme, cardamom, and ginger. Stir to combine.

  5. 7

    Simmer

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

  6. 8

    Final Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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