Best Beef Chili Recipe – Hearty, Flavorful & Easy to Make

Ingredients

• 2½ 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 chile powder
• 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ((optional, for a sweeter chili))
• 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, for a sweeter chili))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, (from 1 lime)
• Cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, cheese, scallions