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Yields:
6 - 8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Give canned beans a rinse under cold water—they can be slimy right out of the can.
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Ingredients
- 4 lb.
ground beef
- 6
garlic cloves, minced
- 2
8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1
6-ounce can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup
chili powder, plus more to taste
- 2 tsp.
ground cumin
- 2 tsp.
ground oregano
- 2 tsp.
kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp.
cayenne pepper, plus more to taste
- 4
15-ounce cans beans (kidney and pinto), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup
masa harina (corn flour) or regular cornmeal
Shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon and sliced jalapeños, for topping
Directions
- Step 1In a large heavy pot, brown the ground beef with the garlic until it’s totally cooked. Drain off most of the excess fat, leaving a little behind for moisture and flavor.
- Step 2Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the liquid level seems low, add up to 1½ cups water to keep the chili from burning.
- Step 3Stir the beans into the chili. In a small bowl, combine the masa harina with 1/2 cup water and stir with a fork until smooth, then stir into the chili. Let simmer for another 10 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Top with cheese, bacon and jalapeños.
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