Chili Parlor Chili

Deep with complex flavor, smooth, and served on top of a hotdog or eaten solo in a bowl, nothing screams classic Americana quite like chili. Nowadays, you’ll find recipes teeming with a volume collection’s worth of ingredients and tons of pots, all of which use up your precious free time and wreak havoc on your kitchen. But what if there was another way? Well, there is with this classic Chili Parlor Chili! This recipe is simple and super versatile, and what’s even better is that it tastes like you’ve been cooking it for hours.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lbs ground beef, you can use either 90/10 or 80/20
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce or puree
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS :

1. In a large pot heat oil over medium heat and then add in ground beef. Use your spoon or spatula to break up the meat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until most of the pink is gone.
2. Add in broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cocoa powder, Worcestershire sauce, chili flakes, paprika, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. Bring to a simmer, and then lower the flame. Cover the pot, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent chili from sticking to the bottom.
4. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy.