How to Make Chili
Instructions
Read the story below at your level. Then, study the key words and phrases. Later, use them in your conversations and writing this week.
Reading
Making chili is fun and easy. Just follow these simple steps.
First, dice some garlic and onions.
Then, heat some olive oil in a big pot and add the garlic and onion. When the onion is soft and brown, add ground beef.
Next, when the beef is brown, add lots of diced tomato and red beans.
After that, add salt, pepper, cumin, and chili pepper as you like.
Finally, cook on low heat and stir for one hour.
That’s it! You can also add a little cayenne pepper, cheese, or sour cream.
Flesch-Kinkead – Grade: 3
You’re going to love making chili with this super fun and easy recipe. Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll be ready for a spicy lunch or dinner.
We want to start out by dicing up a clove or two of garlic and one whole onion. Then we want to heat some olive oil in a big pot and add the garlic and onion. Stir them until the onion caramelizes, and then add some ground beef. Once the beef is brown, add lots of diced tomato and red beans. Add salt, pepper, cumin, and chili pepper to taste. That’s about it. Just let the whole thing simmer for about an hour and make sure to stir every so often.
If you want to spice things up, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper. To cool it down again, sprinkle some cheese on top, or add a dollop of sour cream.
Flesch-Kinkead – Grade: 5
If you’re ready to try making some genuine homemade chili, then you’re going to love this incredibly fun and easy recipe. Just follow these simple steps, and you’ll be ready for a spicy lunch or dinner.
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients; an onion, a clove of garlic, olive oil, ground beef, red beans, and a handful of spices. Begin by dicing up a clove or two of garlic and one whole onion. Then you’ll want to heat a generous splash of olive oil in a big pot and add the garlic and onion. Simmer them until the onion caramelizes, and then add the ground beef. Once the beef is brown, add lots of diced tomato and red beans. Throw in some salt, pepper, cumin, and chili pepper to taste. Let the mix simmer for about an hour and make sure to stir every so often.
If you want to spice things up, try adding a dash of chili cayenne pepper or top it with some jalapeño peppers. To cool it down again, sprinkle some cheese on top, or add a dollop of sour cream.
Flesch-Kinkead – Grade: 7
Key Terms
Giving Instructions – use these words to give clear steps.
First, dice some onions.
Then, heat some olive oil.
Next, add lots of tomato.
After that, add salt and pepper.
Finally, serve with rice.
Helpful Cooking Verbs
heat – cut – dice – mix – stir – add – cook – simmer – fry
Grammar
X You cut the onions.
O First, you cut the onions.
O First, cut the onions.
Giving Instructions – use these words and phrases to give clear steps.
First of all, dice some onions.
Then you’ll want to heat some olive oil.
Next, when the meat is brown, add lots of tomato.
After that, we need to add salt and pepper.
Lastly, serve with rice. That’s it.
Helpful Food Counters
a dash of = a little + salt / pepper / chili powder / cumin
a splash of = a little + lemon juice / salad dressing / olive oil
a dollop of = a little + sour cream / whipped cream / melted cheese
Grammar / Style
X You cut the onions.
O First, you want to cut the onions.
O First, we need to cut the onions.
Use “we” to sound more friendly like we are doing this together.
Giving Instructions – use these words and phrases to give clear steps.
To get started, dice some onions.
When that’s ready, heat some olive oil.
Once the meat is brown, add lots of tomato.
After that, we need to add salt and pepper.
The last thing we need to do is serve with rice.
Give Simple Warnings / Suggestions
Make sure to stir the chili.
Take care not to burn the onions.
You might/may/will want to wear a mask.
You should use fresh ingredients.
Helpful Food Counters
a dash of = a little + salt / pepper / chili powder / cumin
a splash of = a little + lemon juice / salad dressing / olive oil
a dollop of = a little + sour cream / whipped cream / melted cheese
Grammar / Style
X You cut the onions.
O First of all, you’ll want to cut the onions.
O Starting out, we need to cut the onions.
Use “we” to sound more friendly like we are doing this together.
