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Hearty and Thick Chili (No Beans)

A fresh take on a classic chili, this hearty and thick no-bean chili is the perfect cold weather comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, whole
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeds and membrane removed, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/3 cup chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz tomato paste (1 can)
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 cup water

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large stock pot
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a dutch oven or stock pot until no longer pink, adding salt to season. Drain all the fat.
  2. Add olive oil and onion, cooking until softened. Add sweet potatoes and serrano pepper, cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add tomato paste, chili powders, cumin, more salt, black pepper, and allspice. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Slowly add beef stock, cocoa, tomatoes, and water. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, then uncover and simmer another 30 minutes or longer until thickened. (Optional: simmer low for 3 hours or use a slow cooker on low all day).

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