Jul 14 2026
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Southwest Chili Recipe

Inspired by Sedona Taphouse
Time1h
Serves6

Classic house made chili with a slight kick. Topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and scallions.

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Ingredients

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Chili Base

Toppings

Method

Chili Preparation

  1. 1

    Brown the Meat

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

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

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Beans

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and black beans. Mix well to combine.

  4. 4

    Season the Chili

    Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir until the spices are evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Simmer the Chili

    Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 6

    Prepare Toppings

    While the chili is simmering, prepare the toppings by shredding the cheddar cheese, chopping the scallions, and setting out the sour cream.

  2. 7

    Serve the Chili

    Once the chili is cooked and flavors have melded, ladle it into bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped scallions.

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