Classic Beef Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup beef stock
• Salt, pepper
• Toppings: sour cream, cheddar, scallions

Method

1. Brown beef in a Dutch oven, breaking into pieces. Drain excess fat.

2. Add onion, cook 4 min. Add garlic and spices, stir 1 min.

3. Add tomatoes, beans, stock. Simmer 40 min.

4. Season. Serve with toppings.

What You're Practicing

• Blooming spices in the fat before adding liquid deepens the flavor.
• Chili improves overnight — make it a day ahead if you can.