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Cauldron Chili in white ceramic bowl with kidney beans tomatoes ground beef shredded cheddar and green onions

The Ultimate Cauldron Chili Recipe: Feed a Crowd in Style

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef 900g (Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives.)
  • 2 medium onion
  • 2 medium bell pepper Any color.
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans kidney beans 15 oz/425g each (Can substitute with black beans, pinto beans, or a combination.)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 14.5 oz/411g each
  • 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz/227g
  • 2 cups beef broth 473ml (Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.)
Spices
  • 2 tbsp chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp paprika Smoked paprika adds a nice touch.
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
  • shredded cheese As desired
  • chopped green onions As desired
  • sour cream As desired
  • diced avocado As desired

Equipment

  • Large cauldron or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Bowls for prep work

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
  1. Dice onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
  2. Drain and rinse kidney beans.
  3. Measure out all ingredients.
Step 2: Cooking the Main Components
  1. Heat cauldron over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, partially covered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Assembling the Dish
  1. No assembly required; the chili is ready to serve!
Step 4: Baking or Final Cooking Touches
  1. If desired, transfer chili to a large baking dish and top with shredded cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

Tips for Success: Timing: Cooking times may vary depending on the size and type of your cauldron or Dutch oven. Spiciness: Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to suit your preferences. Thickness: If the chili is too thick, add more beef broth or water. If it's too thin, simmer uncovered to reduce the liquid.