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Recipe Tags: 60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Main Dish Beef American Cajun Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Chili Dietary Spicy Oamc Freezer Make Ahead Low Carb Ground Beef Low In Something Meat Taste Mood Number Of Servings

Cajun Chili Roux Based

Delicious with or without beans. if made without beans, the chili can be served over elbow noodles for a delicious version of chili-mac. don't forget to top with shredded cheese. what makes this chili different is the first step. the roux base gives the chili body and a saucy texture. i like that--body and sauciness!!

Steps

Make brown roux with oil and flour , stirring constantly.
Add onion , bell pepper , and garlic.
Saute about 3 minutes.
Add ground beef and cook until browned , breaking up chunks.
Add tomato paste , chili powder , cumin powder , sugar , salt and cayenne pepper topping with about 1 - 2 cup water , depending on desired consistancy.
Stir to combine and simmer half covered for 20 - 25 minutes , stirring occasionally and checking the level of liquid.
If adding the optional can red kidney beans , add this 5 to 10 minutes prior to the end of cook time.
Top individual servings with cheddar cheese and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Ingredients

ground beef, vegetable oil, flour, onion, green bell pepper, garlic cloves, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, water, red kidney beans, green onion, cheddar cheese