Simmering Meatballs and Rolls in Sauce
Weeknight beef and bean chili
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
About this recipe
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Blooming the spices in the hot fat for a minute before the liquid goes in multiplies their flavor.
Techniques in this recipe
Ingredients
Method
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Brown beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high, breaking it up, 8–10 minutes. Spoon off excess fat, leaving 2 tbsp.
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Add onion and pepper and cook 6 minutes. Add garlic, spices, cocoa and tomato paste; stir 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add tomatoes, beans, broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer partly covered 45 minutes, stirring now and then.
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For a thicker chili, stir in masa mixed with 2 tbsp water and simmer 5 minutes more.
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Taste, adjust salt and serve with toppings.
Notes & swaps
- Blooming the spices in the hot fat for a minute before the liquid goes in multiplies their flavor.
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