Super-Secret Ground Beef Chili

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Ground beef chuck, 80 percent lean

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 15 ounce can Pinto beans with liquid
  • 1 14.5 ounce can Tomatoes, fire-roasted
  • 1 Yellow onion, medium

• Canned Goods

  • 1 14.5 ounce can Beef broth

• Condiments

  • 1 14.5 ounce can Tomato sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 tsp Cumin, ground

• Snacks

  • 1/3 cup Tortilla chips

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 pounds 80 percent lean Ground Beef Chuck
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
• 14.5 ounce can beef broth
• 14.5 ounce can tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 15 ounce can pinto beans with liquid
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Directions

• Add ground beef to bowl and drizzle with solution of 2 tablespoons water and ¾ teaspoon baking soda. Gently break apart beef with hands to distribute, but do not over knead (causes toughness). Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large Dutch oven pot over medium high. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes until softened, stirring as needed. Mix in garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add treated ground beef to pot and cook, while stirring and breaking up into chunks. Brown beef for approximately 12 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano and salt to beef mixture and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until spices begin to bloom and become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• To pot of beef, add finely crushed tortilla chips, beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans with liquid, and sugar. Bring to a boil and then put lid on Dutch oven and transfer to a 275 F degree oven for approximately 1 to 2 hours, or until flavors have developed and sauce is thickened. .
• Remove from oven and let cool, uncovered for 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed, to taste.
• Serve with rice or tortilla chips and other toppings of choice including cheese, avocado, red onion, cilantro, etc