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It's no surprise that chili has solidified itself as an American comfort food. The classic blend of ground meat, spices, peppers, tomatoes, and beans is the perfect meal to warm you up on a cold day.

Now that I’m finally on the mend — and with antibiotics in tow — I look forward to our next snow day, when I’ll have this hearty ground beef, kidney bean and sweet potato chili at the ready.