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Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Base","title":"Add the minced garlic","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.","group":"Browning","title":"Add the ground beef","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Browning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables in the spices.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.","group":"Simmering","title":"Pour in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, and kidney beans","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Cover and simmer for at least 45 minutes (ideally 60 minutes), stirring occasionally, until the chili has thickened and the flavors have developed.","group":"Simmering","title":"Cover and simmer","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"}],"notes":"For the best flavor, allow the chili to sit for 10-15 minutes after cooking to let the spices meld. 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