Game-Day Beef Chili

Steps

1. Finely chop the onions and garlic. In a large, heavy-bottom saucepot, heat the oil on medium. Add the onions, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Cook 5–7 min., until onions are golden, stirring often.
2. Add the beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 min., until mostly browned, breaking up with back of wooden spoon.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and 3 tbsp broth until smooth. Add the crushed tomatoes, beans, and remaining broth to pot. Heat to a boil on high. Reduce heat and simmer 15 min., until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and continue simmering 5 min., until thickened. Season with salt to taste.

Comments

Let guests help themselves to build their own customized bowl of chili, plate of nachos, or walking taco with this DIY chili/nacho bar:

-Keep chili warm on buffet table in a large slow cooker on “keep warm” function.
-Set out bowls of garnishes and toppings, such as fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, lime wedges, light sour cream, shredded Cheddar cheese, jarred queso, chopped pickled jalapeños, prepared guacamole, and hot sauces.
-Set out “bases” like corn chips, tortilla chips, and Doritos.