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No Beans Chili Recipe

No Beans Chili Recipe
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5 from 22 reviews

A hearty and flavorful no-bean chili recipe that is perfect for satisfying your chili cravings without the beans. Packed with ground beef, aromatic spices, and topped with a variety of tasty toppings, this chili is a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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For the chili:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 1 (28-ounce) can chunky tomato puree (or diced tomatoes)
  • 2 cups beef stock

For the toppings:

  • Sliced scallions
  • Sour cream
  • Grated cheddar cheese
  • Tortilla chips
  • Diced avocado
  • Diced onion

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, green pepper, jalapeño, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
  4. Add the tomato paste and cornmeal to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
  5. Pour in the tomato puree (or diced tomatoes) and beef stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or spices if desired.
  7. Serve the chili hot with your choice of toppings, such as scallions, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, diced avocado, and diced onion.

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Keywords: No Beans Chili, Beanless Chili, Beef Chili Recipe

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