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Burger chili is all about additional flavors that beautifully browned meat and caramelized onions and other vegetables bring, making it deliciously gourmet.
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Burger Chili

Yields 10-12 servings
Calories
Author Victor

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 29 oz kidney beans
  • 29 oz can pinto beans
  • 6 large tomatoes diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 green chili diced (optional if you don't want the chili spicy)
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 3 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper plus 1/2 tsp or more to taste
  • 2 tsp salt plus more to taste if needed
  • 1 cup drinking water plus one more if you want the chili less thick

Instructions

  • Form 6-8 patties from ground beef
  • Preheat a large skillet, and sear patties over high heat for about 3 minutes on each side until richly browned
  • (alternatively use leftover grilled burgers)
  • Set the patties aside, drain the fat
  • In the same skillet, saute onions, celery and red bell pepper with 1 Tbsp of oil over high heat, until golden brown, about 5-8 minutes
  • Crumble beef patties into 1/4 to 3/8 inch pieces using a fork
  • Place all of the ingredients into a large pot, bring to simmer over low heat.
  • Cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes
  • Garnish with greens and shredded cheddar cheese