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Cayenne-Spiced Stockpot Chili

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 large yellow onions diced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cans 28 ounces each crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cans 15 ounces each kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high.
  2. Cook onions about 5 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add cayenne, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper; stir constantly 1 minute to bloom spices.
  4. Add beef; break up with a wooden spoon and cook 8-10 minutes until fully browned.
  5. Stir in tomato paste; cook 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomatoes, beans, broth, and salt until combined.
  7. Boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 75 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Adjust seasoning; serve with preferred toppings.