Remember The Alamo Chili

This robust "Remember The Alamo" chili is a classic American comfort dish designed to warm you up on chilly evenings. It features lean ground beef browned to perfection, then simmered slowly with a robust blend of tomato sauce and puree for a thick, rich consistency. The flavor profile is deep and aromatic, driven by a generous amount of powdered chili pepper, balanced with earthy cumin, sweet paprika, and zesty garlic. It's a protein-packed meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or freezing for later. Serve it hot with sour cream on top for a creamy contrast to the spicy, savory meat.

Cuisine: American

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 6

Calories: 668.9

Description

This robust "Remember The Alamo" chili is a classic American comfort dish designed to warm you up on chilly evenings. It features lean ground beef browned to perfection, then simmered slowly with a robust blend of tomato sauce and puree for a thick, rich consistency. The flavor profile is deep and aromatic, driven by a generous amount of powdered chili pepper, balanced with earthy cumin, sweet paprika, and zesty garlic. It's a protein-packed meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or freezing for later. Serve it hot with sour cream on top for a creamy contrast to the spicy, savory meat.

Ingredients

Lean ground beef
Onion, chopped
Can of tomato sauce
Can tomato puree
Powdered chili pepper
Garlic, minced
Sweet paprika
Mexican oregano
Cumin
Red pepper
Salt
Sour cream
Water as needed

Directions

1
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2
Add the chopped onion to the pot with the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
3
Stir in the minced garlic, powdered chili pepper, sweet paprika, Mexican oregano, cumin, red pepper, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
4
Pour in the can of tomato sauce and the can of tomato puree. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the chili becomes too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
6
Serve hot in bowls. Top each serving with a spoonful of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 668.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.1g33%
Saturated Fat 7.3g37%
Cholesterol 129.4mg44%
Sodium 2072.6mg87%
Total Carbohydrate 63.7g22%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g80%
Sugars 32.6g
Protein 62.1g125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: alamo, american, beef, chili, comfort food, cumin, dinner, garlic, ground beef, hearty, main dish, onion, paprika, spicy, sour cream, tomato sauce, tomato puree, weeknight dinner

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