Classic Beef and Bean Chili

Cooking the Ground Beef In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the beef tallow over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.

Sauteing the Aromatics In the same pot, add the onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Combining the Ingredients Return the cooked beef to the pot. Add the water, beef broth, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, salt, sugar, chili pepper, beef flavor, onion powder, garlic powder, and smoke flavor. Stir to combine.

Simmering the Chili Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the chili to thicken to your desired consistency.