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🛒 CHILI INGREDIENTS LIST (FOR 6)

🥩 PROTEIN
[ ] ⬜ 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)

🍅 TOMATO BASE
[ ] ⬜ 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
[ ] ⬜ 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
[ ] ⬜ 1 small can tomato paste (6 oz)

🌶️ VEGETABLES
[ ] ⬜ 2 yellow onions
[ ] ⬜ 1 yellow bell pepper
[ ] ⬜ 2 jalapeños
[ ] ⬜ Fresh chives
[ ] ⬜ Garlic (or granulated garlic)

🫘 BEANS
[ ] ⬜ 2 cans kidney beans (15 oz each)
[ ] ⬜ 1 can black beans (15 oz)

🧂 SEASONINGS (LESS SWEET, SAVORY)
[ ] ⬜ Chili powder
[ ] ⬜ Chili seasoning packet (1)
[ ] ⬜ Ground cumin
[ ] ⬜ Smoked paprika
[ ] ⬜ Cayenne pepper
[ ] ⬜ Granulated garlic
[ ] ⬜ Lawry’s seasoning salt
[ ] ⬜ Black pepper
[ ] ⬜ Salt (if needed)

🧪 LIQUIDS & FLAVOR BALANCERS
[ ] ⬜ Beef broth (32 oz carton)
[ ] ⬜ Worcestershire sauce
[ ] ⬜ Apple cider vinegar
[ ] ⬜ Olive oil

🧀 TOPPINGS
[ ] ⬜ Mexican cheese blend
[ ] ⬜ Sour cream
[ ] ⬜ Original Fritos
[ ] ⬜ Dill pickle juice

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🍲 CHILI COOKING CHECKLIST
🔪 PREP

⬜ Chop onions
⬜ Dice yellow bell pepper (small)
⬜ Dice jalapeños
⬜ Rinse & drain all beans
⬜ Measure spices

🍳 STEP 1: BUILD FLAVOR
⬜ Heat 2 tbsp olive oil (medium-high)
⬜ Add onions + yellow bell pepper
⬜ Cook 5–7 min until soft & lightly caramelized

🥩 STEP 2: MEAT
⬜ Add ground beef
⬜ Brown fully, breaking it up
⬜ Drain excess grease if needed

🍅 STEP 3: TOMATO PASTE
⬜ Add tomato paste
⬜ Cook 3–4 min until darker & rich

🌶️ STEP 4: SPICES
⬜ Add all spices
⬜ Stir & toast 30 seconds

🍅 STEP 5: TOMATOES & BEANS
⬜ Add crushed tomatoes
⬜ Add diced tomatoes
⬜ Add all beans
⬜ Stir well

🧪 STEP 6: LIQUIDS & DEPTH
⬜ Add 2 cups beef broth
⬜ Add Worcestershire sauce
⬜ Bring to gentle boil

⏳ STEP 7: SIMMER
⬜ Reduce heat to low
⬜ Simmer 45–60 minutes
⬜ Stir occasionally

🍎 STEP 8: FINAL BALANCE
⬜ Add ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
⬜ Simmer 10–15 minutes
⬜ Taste & adjust seasoning

🧀 STEP 9: SERVE & TOP
⬜ Ladle chili into bowls
⬜ Add crushed Fritos
⬜ Add Mexican cheese
⬜ Add sour cream
⬜ Add chives
⬜ Optional: pickle juice (½ tsp per bowl)

🧽 FINAL
⬜ Turn off heat
⬜ Rest chili 10 minutes
⬜ Enjoy








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