10 things you need to know to make perfect chili

  

Chili is kind of like pizza, in that no matter how horrible it might be, it's never actually bad. But that doesn't mean yours can't be better.

• NEVER use beans
• Always use cubed beef
• Take the time to grind your own chilies
• The right tomatoes couldn't be more important
• Boil, then simmer 
• Add your herbs in two rounds -- delicates go last
• Never stop skimming the fat
• Toss in a ton of tortilla chips
• Don't forget the lime
• The best chili cracker in the world is a saltine

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