Best  Thick  Chili Recipe

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This is the best balance between heat and flavor and is full of all the best, hearty ingredients to make a nice thick chili. This one turns out great every single time, and is a pretty low-maintenance recipe.

What makes this the best thick chili recipe?

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- Lean Ground Beef - Onion - Red Kidney Beans - Tomato Sauce - Rotel - Chili Powder - Cumin - Cayenne - Onion Powder - Black Pepper - Salt - Garlic Pwder

Ingredients

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How do you make this thick chili recipe?

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Step 1:  Saute the hamburger and onions.

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Step 2:  Dump in the other ingredients. Tomato sauce, Rotel, and beans. Mix it well, and then add the seasonings to the pot and stir well.

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Step 3:  Let it simmer. Set the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let it cook for 30 minutes.

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Can you freeze chili?

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Heck yes you can! I love making this huge pot of chili so that I can freeze the leftovers for an easy re-heated dinner another time.

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Yep. Your chili won’t be as thick, but I have made it this way before. I love the flavor and texture from the kidney beans, but my dad hates them. 

Can I leave the beans out?