Spicy Southwest Beef Chili-CC
Main Dish, Soup • Beef, Herb & Spice Blend, Herbs, Soup, Spices, Stock, Vegetable
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Ingredients
- Meat & Vegetables
- 1 lbs beef mince
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2–3 serrano peppers, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Beans & Corn
- 1 can whole black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1.5 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- Tomato Base & Chipotle
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp adobo sauce (from the same can)
- Broth & Seasonings
- 2.5–3 cups beef broth (start with 2.5; add more as needed)
- Custom chili powder blend
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 2–2.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1–2 tbsp oil
Directions
- Sauté the aromatics
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add bell pepper and serrano peppers; cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Brown the beef
- Add beef mince, break it apart, and cook until no longer pink.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bloom spices + add chipotle
- Add garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
- Then add the following all at once: Custom chili powder blend, Cumin, Smoked paprika,, Oregano
- Chopped chipotle pepper, 1–2 tsp adobo sauce
- Stir and let everything toast for 30–45 seconds.
- Build the chili base
- Add: Diced tomatoes, Black beans, Kidney beans, 1.5 cups corn, 2.5 cups beef broth
- Stir, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat.
- Simmer 25–45 minutes
- Let flavors meld and the chili thicken.
- If it becomes too thick, add up to ½ cup more broth.
- Finish with cilantro
- Stir in 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro right before serving.
- Serve
- Top with: More cilantro, Lime juice, Sour cream, Shredded cheese, Avocado, Tortilla strips
Notes
- Custom Chili Powder Blend
- Use this entire blend in the recipe:
- 1 tbsp Guajillo chili powder
- 1 tsp Arbol chili powder
- 1/2–1 tsp Cayenne chili powder (heat level to taste)
- Optional: 1 tsp CA chili powder, semi‑mild (rounds out the base)
