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    Hearty Beef and Kidney Bean Chili

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    A robust and flavorful chili made with ground beef, kidney beans, and a blend of spices.

    Ingredients for Hearty Beef and Kidney Bean Chili

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    Vegetable Oil

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    Medium Onions, chopped fine

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    Bell Pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

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    Garlic Clove, minced or pressed

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    Chili Powder

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    Ground Cumin

    tablespoons

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    Ground Coriander

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    Red Pepper Flakes

    teaspoons

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    Dried Oregano

    teaspoons

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    Cayenne Pepper

    teaspoons

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    Ground Beef, 85% Lean

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    Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed

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    Diced Tomatoes, with juice

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    Tomato Puree

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    Salt

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    Limes, cut into wedges

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    How to Make Hearty Beef and Kidney Bean Chili

    1. Heat Oil

    Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to shimmer but not smoke, which should take about 3-4 minutes.

    2. Cook Vegetables

    Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook these vegetables for about 10 minutes until they soften and begin to brown.

    3. Add Spices

    Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. The spices will toast slightly, releasing their flavors and blending with the vegetables.

    4. Brown Beef

    Add half of the ground beef to the pot. Cook it for about 3-4 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until it is no longer pink and just beginning to brown. Repeat this process with the remaining beef.

    5. Add Beans and Tomatoes

    Stir in the drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato puree, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

    6. Simmer Chili

    Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

    7. Thicken Chili

    After an hour, remove the lid and continue to simmer the chili for another hour, stirring occasionally. If you notice the chili sticking to the bottom of the pot, add a splash of water, about 1/2 cup, and stir well.

    8. Adjust Seasoning

    Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.

    9. Serve with Lime Wedges

    Ladle the hearty beef and kidney bean chili into serving bowls and serve with lime wedges on the side to add a fresh, zesty finish.

    Variations

    Vegetarian Quinoa Chili

    Omit ground beef, add quinoa and extra beans like black beans or chickpeas, and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth, with increased vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots.

    Turkey and White Bean Chili

    Swap ground beef for ground turkey and kidney beans for white beans, and introduce corn and green chilies for a lighter version.

    Chili Verde

    Use diced chicken or pork, use tomatillos or green salsa instead of red tomatoes, and focus on cumin and fresh cilantro, adding diced jalapeños for heat.

    Caribbean Chili

    Use ground chicken or turkey, kidney beans or black-eyed peas, add allspice, cloves, and maybe a hint of cinnamon, and stir in diced mango or pineapple for a sweet contrast.

    Pork and Black Bean Chili

    Use ground pork or diced pork shoulder, swap kidney beans for black beans, and add smoked paprika and a bit of Mexican oregano for a different flavor profile.


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