Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe

Classic Chili

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage I used mild
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups beef bone broth
  • 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan (keto) or masa for thickness

Instructions

  • Heat oil in dutch oven on medium-high. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Add ground beef and sausage and cook until brown and crumbled. Drain off fat.
  • Add garlic and cook while stirring for 2 minutes
  • Add tomato paste and stir until combined
  • Add chili powder, cocoa powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Add bone broth, fire roasted tomatoes, and Rotel. Stir until combined. You can add beans here if you like.
  • For thicker chili: add xanthan gum or masa to a small jar along with a couple of ladles of chili liquid. Put the lid on. Shake until well mixed. Add mixture back to chili and stir until thickened.
  • Allow flavors to mingle and chili to thicken over medium low heat for 10 min.
  • Top with: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños.