Jul 14 2026
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Meat Chili Recipe

Inspired by Theodore's Blues, Booze, and BBQ
Time1h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Meat and Base

Vegetables and Beans

Spices and Seasoning

Liquids

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mince the garlic. Drain and rinse the kidney beans, black beans, and corn.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Meat

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

  2. 3

    Add Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the meat. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 5

    Add Tomatoes and Beans

    Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), kidney beans, black beans, and corn to the pot. Stir to combine.

  5. 6

    Add Broth and Simmer

    Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more salt or cayenne pepper for heat.

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