Description
Hearty Cleveland-style chili brings robust flavors straight from Michael Symon’s kitchen, combining beef, spices, and secret ingredients for a soul-warming meal. Meat lovers will savor this comforting classic that promises rich textures and deep, satisfying warmth in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno seeded and finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
Seasonings, Liquids, and Canned Ingredients:
- 2 ½ tablespoons (37.5 milliliters) chili powder divided (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) cumin
- 14 ½ ounces (411 grams) crushed tomatoes canned
- 19 ounces (539 grams) kidney beans canned, drained & rinsed
- 14 ½ ounces (411 grams) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 ½ cups (355 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beer
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) brown sugar optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) of chile powder with raw ground beef, ensuring even distribution of seasoning.
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high temperature, adding garlic, jalapeño, and onion. Incorporate ground beef and cook until meat browns completely, carefully draining any accumulated excess fat.
- Pour remaining ingredients into the saucepan, stirring to integrate all components uniformly. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover the saucepan and allow the chili to simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and monitoring consistency until desired thickness develops.
- Once cooking completes, transfer chili to serving bowls and garnish with optional toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or sour cream for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Zesty aromas develop beautifully when chili simmers slowly over low heat.
- Meat becomes wonderfully tender after 2-3 hours of gentle cooking.
- Leftovers taste even more delicious the next day as flavors intensify.
- Freeze extra portions in airtight containers for quick future meals.
- Optional garnishes like fresh cilantro or sour cream elevate the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg