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Kristine's Kitchen Classic with Brown Sugar
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Kristine's Kitchen Classic 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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By Kristine Rosenblatt · Kristine's Kitchen Blog ↗
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1h
Cook Time
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Ground Beef
Protein
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Midwest
Region
Heat Level
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Easy Heat
Community Score
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Nutrition Per Serving
510
calories
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 beefAmazon ↗
1 large onion, dicedAmazon ↗
4 garlic clovesAmazon ↗
28 oz crushed tomatoesAmazon ↗
1 can diced tomatoesAmazon ↗
2 cans kidney beansAmazon ↗
2 tbsp chili powderAmazon ↗
1 tsp cuminAmazon ↗
1 tsp smoked paprikaAmazon ↗
1 tsp oreganoAmazon ↗
1 tbsp brown sugarAmazon ↗
Salt and cayenne to tasteAmazon ↗
Steps
1
Brown ground beef in a large Dutch oven, drain fat
2
Add onion and garlic, cook until softened
3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano
4
Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup water
5
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes
6
Add beans and brown sugar, simmer 15 more minutes
7
Taste, adjust heat with cayenne, serve with all the toppings
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