Midwest Chili
A hearty Midwest chili featuring tender beef, smoky chiles, and rich tomato flavors, perfect for gatherings and comfort food enthusiasts seeking bold, warming dishes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add beef chuck, beef hamburger, chopped onions, and chopped garlic to a heavy Dutch oven.
- Break up any lumps with a fork and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned.
- Stir in ground hot red chile, ground mild red chile, cumin, and salt.
- Add water, tomato sauce, and canned tomatoes, mashing with a fork.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir occasionally during simmering.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Stir in beans and simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
336
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).