Ultimate Beef Chili

From EatingWell: January/February 1999, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

Offer garnishes, such as reduced-fat sour cream and grated Cheddar cheese (about 1 tablespoon each per person), chopped scallions and chopped fresh tomatoes. Serve with warmed corn tortillas and a green salad topped with orange slices.

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"Great recipe! I substituted 1 lb of extra lean ground beef for white beans only because I didn't have them & I had the beef that needed to be used. I also added 1 more tbs of Chipotle pepper & 1 tsp of red pepper flakes because we...

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01/13/2013

Anonymous

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Great Base - Tweak as you see fit...

This was my first go at this recipe, and it turned out amazing. I spent some time searching for the perfect Chili recipe, and I definitely found it with this one. I did make some modifications as I was making it. I used 1.5lbs of Medium Ground beef, which I fried up separately to season and ensure there wasn't a lot of fat transferred into the chili. I also used 2 cans of beans, and for that 3rd can, swapped in a cup of corn for texture and appearance and for the 2 cans of beans used 1 Kidney and 1 Black beans. After cooking for a little bit, I found it thickened up very quickly, so I poured in a cup and a half of water to loosen things up, as it cooks down it finds its way back to a great not-too thick chili. All in all, It turned out exceptionally well, and it's not overly spicy out of the pot (which my wife enjoys) but I drizzle over some sriracha to kick up the heat. I'll make this again without a doubt and will include some more jalepeno's to spice things up. Thanks again for the great recipe.

Pros: Taste, Texture, Flavor

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11/08/2012

Anonymous

Excellent recipe! Very hearty, perfect for warming up in the cold weather. I put half of it in the freezer, I hope it will be as good once it's thawed!

Does anyone know if I could replace the bell peppers with something else? I would like to make some for my boyfriend but he's allergic.

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10/06/2012

Anonymous

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What "Flavor" of beer to use?

A sip of the beer you use will tell you what flavor accents are there and will become stronger when cooked down.

Pros: Sweet,

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08/09/2012

Amina_2

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Delicious!!!

This recipe tastes wonderful! The flavors meshed well together & it didn't turn out too soupy, thick, or spicy. One suggestion, though--to save time, try substituting ground turkey for the beef; you won't regret it!

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03/20/2012

karen_2354

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Left overs are even better!

I wanted a meatier chili, so I used the beef round and also ground turkey. I don't care for red kidney beens, so substituted black beans and pinto beans. I also only chopped one good sized yellow onion instead of the three the recipe calls for. This made a lot, and I sent leftovers home with people, and I've been called by all of them to compliment me on how good the chili tasted the next day! And it made awesome chili burritos, chili dogs, and chili omelets!

Pros: Easy to make, easy to make substitutions

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