Author: Charlotte
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Maple-Bourbon Chili with Smoky Sweet Heat
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 9 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb ground beef (85%) or ground turkey (93%) 1 tbsp olive oil (plus 1 tsp if using turkey) 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced…
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Espresso-Infused Chili with Ancho and Chipotle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 2 lb ground beef (90% lean) or ground bison 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1.5 tbsp ancho…
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Hominy Chili con Carne with Tender Beef and Mild Chiles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tsp kosher salt + 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 6 garlic cloves, minced…
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Bison and Roasted Corn Chili with Maple
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 1.5 lb lean ground bison (90–95% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeño, minced…
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Caribbean Jerk Chili with Pineapple and Black Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb ground pork or ground chicken 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced 1 Scotch bonnet (seeded, minced) or 1 jalapeño for milder heat 4…
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Creamy Jalapeño Popper Chili with Ground Turkey
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 1.5 cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 4 jalapeños, seeded and minced (keep some seeds for more heat) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 lb ground chicken or turkey…
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Fire-Grilled Steak Strip Chili with Chipotle Pintos
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb boneless sirloin (or flank) steak, 1 to 1.25 inches thick 1 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste 1…
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Hearty Barley and Mushroom Chili (Beef or Turkey)
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 75 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.25 lb ground beef (90% lean) or ground turkey (93% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 12 oz cremini or baby bella mushrooms, thick-sliced 1 large yellow onion, small dice 1 red…
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Cajun Chili with Andouille, Beef, and Red Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 9 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) andouille sausage, halved lengthwise, sliced 1/4-inch 1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 1 large…
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Slow Cooker Dump-and-Simmer Chili for Potlucks
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings (about 1½ cups each) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 hours (LOW) Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 large red bell pepper, diced (about 1½ cups) 2 cans (15 oz each)…
