Ultimate Beef Chili

From EatingWell: January/February 1999, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

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.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Wow. Yes. Make this. I make some substitutions/variations each time, but this is always my go-to base recipe. I sub ground bison for beef, black beans for kidney beans, bagged diced frozen onion for fresh, and dried cilantro for fresh. I...

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Wow. Yes. Make this. I make some substitutions/variations each time, but this is always my go-to base recipe. I sub ground bison for beef, black beans for kidney beans, bagged diced frozen onion for fresh, and dried cilantro for fresh. I also included the seeds in the jalapenos, a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and cinnamon, which I love with red meat, and sprang for good beer. I also wanted a higher meat-to-bean ratio, so I omitted one can of the beans. Every time we make this my husband and I mean to invite the neighbors over, but we keep conveniently "forgetting".	3 days 16 hours ago
This was the first recipe I've tried from EatingWell. Thought the flavors were excellent. A nice change from traditional chili. As with other reviewers, I was concerned about the amount of onion (wish they had given the number of cups of onion rather than number of onions...3 large is not the same as 3 small). Had ground beef on hand. Used more than a pound. Would cook for slightly less time when using ground beef. Trying to loose weight in Florida.	1 week 2 days ago
This is my go-to recipe for chili and it always gets raves. I agree that it needs more heat--I have found that putting in the seeds of the jalapeno add quite a bit. Quality chili pepper and good dark beer are also key. I also have made this will bison chuck instead of beef round and prefer the bison. It gives a rich flavor. Personally, I like a bean-heavy chili, so I don't think it needs more beef, but those who tend to like a meaty chili may want to add another 1/2 lb.	7 weeks 6 days ago
We made this chili for a chili cook-off contest that we had with a few friends at church. This recipe won hands down!! Awesome chili. I will admit that it does need a bit more meat and we will add that next time we make it. Teresa Justus, McKinney, TX	8 weeks 5 days ago
Good base recipe. I substitue low fat ground beef or turkey, 6 jalepenos and a 2-3 serranos peppers. I also use fresh tomatoes rather than canned tomatoes. Jen, Portland, OR	8 weeks 5 days ago
I was surprised by the amount of onions it required, I didn't think it would taste good but it did. My husband just loved it. It was outstanding! Alexis Shoemaker, San Bernardino, CA	8 weeks 5 days ago
This is awesome! I followed the comments and added a bit of extra chili powder along with some crushed red pepper for more heat (used ground beef since that's what I had on hand). Very good texture and taste. Anonymous, Wheat Ridge, CO	8 weeks 5 days ago
Chili was excellent! I thought it could use a bit more heat, so next time I'll be adding some chipotles. Overall I thought the flavor was excellent. The sun dried tomatos, lime and cilantro add a wonderful amount on flavor!! , Pittsburgh, PA	8 weeks 5 days ago
I made this on Superbowl Sunday. I thought it had a really nice flavor, but could use a little bit more heat. The guys liked it, but said that it didn't have enough meat. Next time, I may add an extra half pound of beef to keep them happy. Anonymous, Rockville, MD	8 weeks 5 days ago
I have made this chili several times and really like it. I do not use the sun dried tomatoes or the lime juice and do use very high quality ancho chili pepper. I only use two onions and have even skipped the beer (but I do think a good dark beer adds flavor). Sabrisisimo! Jen, MA	8 weeks 5 days ago