CopyCat Steak-N-Shake Chili
15m prep 6h cook 6h ready
A copycat version of Steak 'n Shake chili made with ground beef, kidney beans, and a secret touch of cola and cocoa. Slow-cooked for deep flavor, it's a hearty, comforting bowl.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can onion soup
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cocoa
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup cola (Coke, Pepsi, or generic)
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Step 1.
Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and a pinch of salt, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain off excess fat and set the beef aside.
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Step 2.
While the beef browns, pour the soup into a blender and blend for 1 minute until smooth. Set the pureed soup aside.
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Step 3.
Drain the canned beans in a colander and rinse if desired. Add the drained beans, the browned beef, and the pureed soup to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
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Step 4.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 2 hours, until the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through. Stir occasionally if possible, and keep the lid on to maintain heat.
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