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A bowl of smooth steak n shake copycat beef chili, top-down

Steak n Shake Chili (Copycat)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained 15 oz
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up finely, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the kidney beans, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat and cook, partially covered, for 30 to 40 minutes until thick and rich, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve hot over spaghetti for chili mac, over fries, or in a bowl with your favorite toppings.

Notes

For the signature smooth, fine texture, break the beef up very finely as it cooks. Serve over spaghetti for chili mac, or 5-way with beans, onions, and cheese.