INGREDIENTS
small batch chunky chili
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
sweet onion, chopped
2
garlic cloves, minced
1
red bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp
chili powder
2 tsp
cumin
2 tsp
smoked paprika
1/2 tsp
chipotle chili powder
1/4 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
2 tbsp
tomato paste
8 oz
ground beef (I used 90% lean)
2 tbsp
brown sugar
1 28 ounce can
crushed tomatoes
1 14.5 ounce can
tomato puree
polenta
4 cups
low-sodium chicken stock
3/4 cup
polenta (coarse grind cornmeal)
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
4 oz
pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
6 oz
white cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1/3 cup
sour cream or greek yogurt
1/4 cup
fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
diced red onion
1/4 cup
freshly snipped chives
1
few handfuls of corn chips
sliced limes for spritzing