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The Ultimate Copycat Fast-Food Beef Chili Recipe

Copycat Fast-Food Beef Chili

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15 lean
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 15 oz kidney beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz pinto beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes canned, undrained
  • 15 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 0.5 cup sour cream for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain the excess fat.
  • Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, and pinto beans. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream.