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Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe

Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe. Pepper Belly Pete Chili is a rich, hearty, boldly seasoned chili packed with beef, beans, peppers, and a deep smoky flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Sauté the aromatics
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onions and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant. This builds the flavor base for the chili.
    Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
Step 2: Brown the beef
  1. Add ground beef to the pot. Cook until fully browned. Break it apart using a spoon to ensure even cooking and flavor.
    Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
Step 3: Add spices
  1. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Let the spices cook for a minute to release their flavors fully.
    Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
Step 4: Add tomatoes and beans
  1. Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and kidney beans. Mix everything well so the flavors combine.
    Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe
Step 5: Simmer gently
  1. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. This allows the chili to thicken and the flavors to deepen into a rich and hearty dish.
    Pepper Belly Pete Chili Recipe

Notes

Pepper Belly Pete Chili tastes great with warm cornbread, fluffy rice, tortilla chips, or a simple green salad.