What makes this chili a complete standout is the Ranch Sour Cream. It’s absolutely amazing, especially combined with the fried onions. Even if you swear by your favorite chili recipe, try it with these toppings. So good.
Chili With Ranch Sour Cream
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 red jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 bay leaf
Ranch Sour Cream (recipe follows)
Canned fried onions, for topping
Directions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeños. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are well coated, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, beans, bay leaf, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf and correct seasoning.
4. Ladle the chili into bowls. Top with the ranch sour cream and fried onions.
Serves 8
Ranch Sour Cream
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions:
1. Combine the sour cream, vinegar, cilantro, chives and green onions in a bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Whisk until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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