Game Day Chili

Name: Game Day Chili
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 lbs ground beef or turkey; 2 cups chopped yellow onion; 6 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon Emeril's essence (To make a batch- 2/3 cup total: 2.5 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespooon dried leaf oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme); 2- 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juice; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1- 15 oz. can kidney beans; 1- 15 oz. can cannellini (white) beans; Serve with side dishes of sour cream, shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips.

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
2 cups chopped yellow onion
6 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Emeril's essence (To make a batch- 2/3 cup total: 2.5 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespooon dried leaf oregano, 1 tablespoon dried thyme)
2- 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup water
1- 15 oz. can kidney beans
1- 15 oz. can cannellini (white) beans
Serve with side dishes of sour cream, shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips.

Directions

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1. Measure and combine all spices.
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2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over medium or medium-high heat.
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3. Add the meat and stir, breaking up the meat. Cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add the onion, garlic and spices and stir until soft, about 4 minutes.
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5. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
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6. Add kidney and cannellini beans, stir and lower the heat to medium-low.
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7. Simmer uncovered for at least an hour.