Clarice's Chili

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1. 1

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

   Ongeveer 1 min

2. 2

   Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes soft and translucent.

   Ongeveer 7 min

3. 3

   Add the ground beef to the pot.

   Ongeveer 1 min

4. 4

   Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned, about 8-10 minutes.

   Ongeveer 10 min

   Tip van de kok: If there's a lot of rendered fat, carefully drain most of it from the pot.

5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Cook for about one minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.

   Ongeveer 1 min

   Tip van de kok: Toasting the spices briefly deepens their flavor.

7. 7

   Add the undrained diced tomatoes, drained stewed tomatoes, undrained diced green chiles, and the tomato sauce to the pot.

   Ongeveer 2 min

8. 8

   Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans and pinto beans, followed by the beef broth.

   Ongeveer 2 min

9. 9

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer.

   Ongeveer 5 min

10. 10

    Cover the pot and let the chili simmer for at least 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Ongeveer 1 uur 15 min

    Tip van de kok: A longer simmer time will result in a richer flavor and more tender meat.

11. 11

    Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed before serving.

    Ongeveer 1 min