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Chili

Adam RaguseaFood WishesVersions tested by Adam Ragusea, Food Wishes

2 creators made chili. Here's how their versions compare on time, cost per serving at Ontario grocery prices and difficulty, and which ingredients set each one apart.

Cheapest: Adam Ragusea ~$3.38*/servingQuickest: Adam Ragusea 45 min

  1. #1 by RecipesMD score

    Adam Ragusea’s chili

    61score
    Time
    45 min
    Per serving
    ~$3.38*
    You save
    ~$10.62* (76%)
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Health index
    75
    Ingredients
    13
    Veg

    What’s different

    • red onion
    • cooking oil
    • canned fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
    • canned beans (such as kidney and black beans, with liquid)
    • ground cumin
    • smoked paprika
    • mustard powder
    • dark chocolate chips

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

  2. #2 by RecipesMD score

    Food Wishes’s beef chili

    44score*
    Time
    not stated
    Per serving
    ~$5.17*
    You save
    ~$8.83* (63%)
    Difficulty
    Easy
    Health index
    73
    Ingredients
    18

    What’s different

    • ground beef
    • ground chipotle
    • black pepper
    • ground cinnamon
    • hazy IPA beer
    • white sugar
    • chunky style salsa
    • pinto beans
    • +4 more

    Full recipe →Watch on YouTube ↗Machine-read

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Chili

What makes Adam Ragusea's Chili recipe and technique special?

Adam Ragusea's take on Chili focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing north-american flavors with an estimated 45 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Chili at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Chili recipe costs approximately $3.38 CAD per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Chili ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Chili can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Adam Ragusea's Chili?

This recipe utilizes approximately 13 ingredients across 8 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Was Chili featured on Iron Chef Japan?

Yes! Chili was featured on Iron Chef Japan in Episode 1, prepared by chef Chen Kenmin. RecipesMD provides the home-cook recreation with exact step timings and grocery budget calculations.