A classically easy chili recipe with four additional variations ranging from Cincinnati to Morocco
Prep Time
40 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
4
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes
breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
Stir in beans
broth
tomatoes and chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes to develop flavors
stirring occasionally. Garnish with toppings
as desired.
Tips
Moroccan Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above
adding 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice and 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates or golden raisins with ingredients in step 2. Serve over hot cooked couscous. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds
chopped fresh mint and Greek yogurt
as desired.
Mexican Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above
adding 1 tablespoon cocoa powder with ingredients in step 2. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro
pepitas (pumpkin seeds) and corn tortilla chips
as desired. Serve with corn tortillas.
Italian Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above
adding 1-1/2 teaspoons fennel seed with ingredients in step 2. Before removing from heat
stir in 3 cups fresh baby spinach. Cover; turn off heat and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until spinach is just wilted. Serve over hot cooked orecchiette or cavatappi
if desired. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts
as desired.
Cincinnati Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above
adding 3 tablespoons white vinegar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon with ingredients in step 2. Serve over hot cooked elbow macaroni. Garnish with chopped white onion
sour cream and shredded Cheddar cheese
as desired.
Cook's Tip: One can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes combined with 2 tablespoons diced canned chiles may be substituted for diced tomatoes with green chiles.
Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Cook's Tip: For a thicker consistency
prepare as directed
adding 1 tablespoon cornmeal with ingredients in step 2.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein
niacin
vitamin B6
vitamin B12
iron
selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and choline.
