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Ultimate Halloween Chili Bar: 10 Best Toppings

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A customizable chili bar featuring a rich, flavorful base made with ground beef and turkey, served with a variety of toppings for a festive and interactive Halloween meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (6-ounce) tube tomato paste
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and turkey to the pot. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until no pink remains (8-10 minutes). Drain excessive grease if necessary, leaving some for flavor.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Cook with the meat for two minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Pour in fire-roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and drained beans. Stir well and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld and sauce thickens.
  6. Transfer the hot chili to a slow cooker or portable burner set to ‘warm’ to keep it ready for serving.
  7. Prepare toppings in small bowls and arrange them on a large platter or tray for the self-serve station.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, swap meats for lentils or extra beans and use vegetable broth. To make it spicier, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce. The chili tastes better if made a day in advance. Ensure all toppings are certified gluten-free if serving those with gluten sensitivities.

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