Side dishe for 4
No Bean Chili
Ground chuck cooks with peppers, tomatoes, spices, and broth in a slow-simmered chili without beans.
$6.02for 4 servings
$1.50 per serving$6.02 for 4
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- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesGame dayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.70Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.02 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Asian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste kosher salt and ground black pepper (optional)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 1 small bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp each: ground cumin
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp each: dark brown sugar and worcestershire sauce
- 1 whole bay leaf
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the chopped onion and bell pepper for 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and ground chuck, then cook for 8 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
- Bring the chili to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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