Jul 14 2026
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Beef Chili Recipe

Inspired by The Bricks
Time1h
Serves4

Ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, onions, cheddar cheese served with four toast points

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Ingredients

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Chili Base

Toppings

Toast Points

Method

Chili Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Beef

    Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, about 7-10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix in the Spices

    Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to toast the spices.

  4. 4

    Add Beans and Tomatoes

    Add the kidney beans and diced tomatoes to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    Reduce heat to low and let the chili simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Toast Points Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Toast

    While the chili is simmering, preheat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.

  2. 7

    Toast the Bread

    Place the bread slices butter-side down in the skillet. Toast until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then flip and toast the other side.

  3. 8

    Cut into Points

    Remove the toast from the skillet and cut each slice diagonally into quarters to create toast points.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Chili

    Ladle the chili into bowls and top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro.

  2. 10

    Add Toast Points

    Serve the toast points on the side for dipping into the chili.

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