Thursday Recipes Are Back! A Cozy Two-Beef Chili to Kick Off Fall

You asked, and I listened! We’re bringing back Thursday Recipes on NS Lifestyles, since so many of you have been asking me to share them again. I’ve missed this tradition, too, and I’m excited to bring a little weekly cooking inspiration back to your kitchens.

For our first recipe back, I’m sharing a hearty chili from Country Living. Fall always makes me want to gather everyone around the table, and chili is such an easy starting point for a relaxed evening at home.

I’d make this the centerpiece of a casual dinner with warm cornbread and a crisp green salad. Set out a toppings station so everyone can customize their bowl, and keep the table simple with a checked cloth, a few small pumpkins, and plenty of napkins. It’s an easy way to make an ordinary dinner feel like a little occasion.

Two-Beef Chili

Recipe from Country Living • Serves 8–10 • About 3 hours

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 lb chuck, cubed
• Salt and pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 lb ground beef
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 cups beef broth
• Two 28-oz cans diced tomatoes
• Scallions, Cheddar, sour cream, avocado

Directions

Brown seasoned chuck in oil; remove. Soften onion, then brown ground beef. Stir in garlic and spices. Add broth, tomatoes, and chuck. Cover; cook 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally, until tender. Serve with toppings. www.countryliving.com

Find the original recipe and detailed instructions at Country Living.

Thank you to everyone who asked me to bring Thursday Recipes back! I love hearing what you’re cooking, what your family enjoys, and which recipes you’d like to see next. Here’s to cozy evenings, full tables, and bringing back a favorite NS Lifestyles tradition.