Best Ground Beef Chili

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Pete

INGREDIENTS

2.5 pounds 85% lean ground beef

2 teaspoons salt

¾ teaspoon baking soda

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large yellow onion (or 2 small), minced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, minced

2 tablespoons ancho chili powder

1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

2 tablespoons cornmeal

3 cups beef broth

1 ( 28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

¼ cup tomato paste

1 tablespoon molasses, such as Grandma's Original (optional, if you like your chili a little sweet)

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from 1 lime

subheading: FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):

Cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, cheese, scallions

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the beef, salt, baking soda, and 1 tablespoon of water. Using your hands, mix until evenly combined. Let the beef mixture sit on the counter for 20 minutes.

In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the beef and increase the heat to high; cook, stirring with wooden spoon to break the meat into 1/4-inch pieces, until the beef is browned, 10 to 12 minutes. (The beef will release a lot of liquid -- do not drain it; you'll skim the fat off at the end.) In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the beef and increase the heat to high; cook, stirring with wooden spoon to break the meat into ¼-inch pieces, until the beef is browned, 10 to 12 minutes. (The beef will release a lot of liquid -- do not drain it; you'll skim the fat off at the end.)

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