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Chicago Mild Deep-Dish Style Chili

Name: Chicago Mild Deep-Dish Style Chili
Total time: PT1.5H
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves; 28 oz diced tomatoes; 2 cans kidney beans; 1 tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; Salt and pepper; Crackers or cornbread to serve

Chicago's take on chili is mild-mannered but deeply flavorful — Italian beef vibes meet classic American chili. Generous beef, kidney beans, and a simple spice blend meant to feed crowds.

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1.5h

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Ground Beef

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Chicago

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Mild

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beefAmazon ↗

1 large onion, dicedAmazon ↗

4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗

28 oz diced tomatoesAmazon ↗

2 cans kidney beansAmazon ↗

1 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗

1 tsp Italian seasoningAmazon ↗

1 tsp garlic powderAmazon ↗

1/2 tsp fennel seedsAmazon ↗

Salt and pepperAmazon ↗

Crackers or cornbread to serveAmazon ↗

Steps

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a large pot

Drain fat, add diced tomatoes and stir

Add chili powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and fennel seeds

Pour in 1 cup water and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes

Add kidney beans and cook 20 more minutes

Season generously with salt and pepper, serve with crackers

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