# Chili (from Adam Ragusea)

Video: [The SHOCKING SECRET to great chili](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas) by [Adam Ragusea](https://www.youtube.com/@aragusea).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: 45 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.38 per serving, ~$13.51 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$10.62* per serving (76%) vs ordering out (~$14.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of chili at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 5 mild and hot chili peppers (such as Anaheim and red chilis) fresh chili peppers
- 1 medium red onion red onion
- a generous splash of cooking oil cooking oil
- 2 cans (28 oz each) fire-roasted crushed tomatoes canned fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
- 3 cans beans with liquid (kidney and black beans) canned beans (such as kidney and black beans, with liquid)
- ground cumin, to taste ground cumin
- smoked paprika, to taste smoked paprika
- dried oregano, to taste dried oregano
- garlic powder, to taste garlic powder
- chili powder or red spice blend, to taste chili powder
- ground mustard powder, to taste mustard powder
- 1 pinch of salt (to taste) salt
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips dark chocolate chips _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [0:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=15s) Halve and deseed the fresh chili peppers, then cut them into thin strips and dice. Roughly chop the red onion.
2. [0:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=42s) Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced peppers and onion, sauteing for about 10 minutes until softened.
3. [0:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=58s) Pour the canned crushed tomatoes into the pot and stir to combine with the softened vegetables.
4. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=144s) Dump in the canned beans along with all their canning liquid for extra starch and thickening.
5. [3:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=228s) Bring the pot to a simmer and let cook for around 30 minutes to blend flavors and thicken.
6. [4:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=245s) Season with cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, chili powder, mustard powder, and salt to taste, stirring well.
7. [5:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=339s) Stir in dark chocolate chips over low heat until completely melted and integrated into the chili.
8. [5:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb3k0wApWas&t=356s) Ladle the chili into bowls to serve immediately, or portion into meal prep containers for future meals.

## Equipment

- chef's knife
- cutting board
- Dutch oven
- wooden cooking spoon
- can opener
- ladle
- food storage containers

## What the video didn't say

- Exact measurements for spices were not measured and were added freely to taste.

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