Traditional chili, the way it was meant to be.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
Oh, boy.
Im worried about venturing into the bean vs. no bean chili debate!
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
Why Make Chili Without Beans?
When it comes to chili, my answer to the great beans vs. no beans debate is YES.
But many people have dietary issues with beans or would rather not have them.
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Plus, some people just dont like the texture or flavor.
If you’re nodding your head right now, then this is the chili for you!
It has the perfect balance of tomato, beef, aromatics, and spice.
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It goes great piled high with toppings or with chips and is ready to go in under an hour.
The extra fat blends into the chili and makes it nice and rich.
Too runny and its closer to soup.
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It just gives the whole dish some nice body and thickness.
The cornmeal should help with that.
It will thicken and become more richly flavored the longer it simmers.
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A side of tortilla chips is never a bad idea.
You could even make a double batch and stock your freezer for later!
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Easy No-Bean Chili
you might swap the ground beef for the same amount of ground chuck.
Brown the beef well, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks.
Let the beef cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until its lightly browned.
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There shouldnt be any visible pink spots on the beef.
Add the onions, green peppers, jalapeno, and garlic to the chili and stir.
Let the vegetables cook for a few minutes until they soften.
Add the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper, and stir together.
Finally, add the tomato paste and cornmeal and stir into the mixture.
Use the liquid to scrape up any bits stuck to the pan.
Bring the chili to a simmer and turn heat down to low.
Just keep an eye on it to verify it has enough liquid and add water if it seems dry.
Serve the no bean chili with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh scallions.
Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for a few days or frozen for up to two months.
Reheat chili slowly on the stovetop.
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