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Iowa State Fair Chili Recipe

Iowa State Fair Chili

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 381 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Chopping Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. Ground Beef 80/20 preferred
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14oz. with juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until it's no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat. Add in the onions and sauté for 4 minutes or until softened. Add in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in the beans and tomatoes with their juices. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes or until flavors have combined. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onions, jalapenos or sliced olives.

Notes

This chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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