Jul 14 2026
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Old Faithful Chili Recipe

Inspired by The Café
Time1h
Serves6

Make Old Faithful Chili Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Spices and Seasoning

Optional Toppings

Method

Cooking the Base

  1. 1

    Brown the Ground Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Beans

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

Seasoning the Chili

  1. 4

    Add Spices

    Add the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the spices into the mixture.

  2. 5

    Simmer the Chili

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

Serving the Chili

  1. 6

    Prepare Optional Toppings

    While the chili is simmering, prepare the optional toppings. Chop the green onions and slice the avocado.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and avocado slices as desired.

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