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Barbecue Chili Recipe

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This hearty Barbecue Chili recipe combines lean ground beef with a flavorful mix of beans, diced tomatoes, and a tangy barbecue sauce. Enhanced with spices like cumin, chili powder, and a touch of molasses, this chili simmers slowly to develop rich, smoky layers of flavor perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Vegetables & Beans

  • 1 yellow or white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Sauces & Flavorings

  • 16-18 ounce bottle of barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Brown the meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Once cooked, drain excess fat to reduce grease.
  2. Combine ingredients: Return the browned ground beef to the pot. Add the finely chopped onion, rinsed kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili powder, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, and brown sugar. Stir well to distribute all ingredients evenly.
  3. Simmer the chili: Cover the pot with a lid and set the heat to medium-low. Allow the chili to simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 1 to 2 hours. This slow simmer allows flavors to meld and the chili to thicken.
  4. Final seasoning and serve: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more chili powder for heat or brown sugar for sweetness. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or sides.

Notes

  • For a spicier chili, increase the chili powder or add cayenne pepper.
  • Use lean ground beef to keep the chili from being too greasy.
  • Beans can be substituted or combined with other varieties as desired.
  • Leftover chili tastes even better the next day and freezes well for future meals.

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