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Classic Chili with Brown Sugar
The secret twist is a small amount of brown sugar that balances the acidity and heat into a deeply harmonious bowl. Tested and re-tested, this recipe has won a chili cook-off for a reader.
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1h
Cook Time
🥩
Ground Beef
Protein
📍
Midwest
Region
Heat Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️Easy Heat
Nutrition Per Serving
510
calories
per serving
per serving
32g
Protein
28g
Fat
34g
Carbs
10g
Fiber
Sodium1011mg
Sugar11g
Estimates per serving (7 servings total) · Powered by Edamam
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Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cans kidney beans
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tbsp brown sugar
Salt and cayenne to taste
Steps
1
Brown ground beef in a large Dutch oven, drain fat2
Add onion and garlic, cook until softened3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano4
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes6
Add beans and brown sugar, simmer 15 more minutes7
Taste, adjust heat with cayenne, serve with all the toppingsOrder Ingredients
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