Canned Chili Hacks: Make It Taste Homemade
Canned chili can taste much closer to homemade when you treat it as a starting point. Sauté onion and garlic, bloom spices, simmer on the stove, then finish with acid and fresh toppings for better depth, texture, and balance.
Essential Concepts
Start with aromatics. Add fat, acid, and spice. Improve texture with meat or beans. Simmer, then finish fresh.
