Best Chili Recipe Ever

Thick, rich, and flavorful, this classic chili recipe is a MUST make! Filled with lean ground beef, a mix of beans, ripe tomatoes, fresh seasonings and it’s topped with all your favorites!

Ready to serve your chili in style?! Try this homemade cornbread or add a little spice with this jalapeño cornbread for a side dish that compliments this chili recipe perfectly.

Classic traditional chili is one of my very favorite recipes to make. This by far can feed a crowd and made within 30 minutes. It is a dump and go kind of chili and uses only one pot to make. It is so simple and has SO much flavor.

You can’t go wrong with this chili recipe. It is simple to make and only uses one pot. This delicious thick and hearty chili is full of flavor and a family favorite. My family loves to make this recipe year round. It is perfect in the winter to warm up but also a summer time favorite during BBQ season. It is so versatile and has all your pantry staple ingredients that makes this even easier to make. Get ready to WOW your family with this AMAZING chili recipe!

The Best Chili Recipe (Award Winning!)

This is the BEST Chili Recipe! Made with bacon (and the option to omit if necessary) and ground beef and simmered on the stove for just 30 minutes, this is my family’s go-to cold weather comfort food. It’s even better when paired with a side of buttermilk cornbread!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving (not including toppings)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving (not including toppings), calories 611 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1315 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 14 g, unSaturated Fat 1 g

Ingredients:

• 5 strips uncooked bacon (chopped¹)
• 1 large yellow onion (diced (about 1 cup))
• 1 red pepper (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 Tablespoon))
• 1 lb ground beef ((455g) (I use 90% but any will work))
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon chili powder²
• 1 Tablespoon ancho chili powder²
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¾ teaspoons ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper³
• 1 ¼ cup beef broth ((295ml))
• 15 oz can dark red kidney beans (lightly rinsed and drained (425g))
• 15 oz can black beans (lightly rinsed and drained (425))
• 14.5 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes (undrained (411g))
• 7- oz can fire roasted green chilis ((198g))
• ¼ cup tomato paste ((66g))
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Preferred toppings (particularly sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips)

Instruction:

1. Place chopped (uncooked) bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until crisp and cooked through. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate and drain all but 1 ½ Tablespoons of grease.
2. Add onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Add beef, breaking apart with a spatula as you cook. Once meat is partially (about 50%) browned, add sugar and all spices (chili powders, paprika, cumin, onion powder, black pepper, salt, cayenne pepper) and stir well.
5. Add all remaining ingredients — beef broth, beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chilis, and Worcestershire sauce — and your cooked bacon and stir well.
6. Bring to a boil and cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavor to really develop.
8. Serve with preferred toppings (sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and corn chips are a must!)

The Best Chili Recipe

This is the best chili recipe! A big pot of ground beef chili loaded with beef and beans is the perfect game day food!

Prep: 20min

Total: 65min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder (divided (or to taste))
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
• 14 ½ ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 19 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
• 14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 1 cup beer
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
2. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
3. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
4. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Best Ever Chili Recipe

Thick, rich and flavorful! Filled with lean ground beef, mix of beans, ripe tomatoes, fresh seasonings and topped with all your favorites! This classic chili recipe is a MUST make!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1 green bell pepper (diced)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 15 ounce can pinto beans
• 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
• 3 Tablespoons chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instruction:

1. In a large pot add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until almost tender. Add in the ground beef and cook and crumble until brown.
2. Add in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne.
3. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until it starts to thicken and flavors combine about 30 minutes.

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How does Gordon Ramsay make chili?

1. 1 Large Onion ; Chopped.
2. 2 Garlic cloves ; Finely chopped.
3. 1 Red chilli ; Deseeded (or half seeds for spice)
4. 2 Sprigs Thyme ; Leaves picked and roughly chopped.
5. Olive oil ; for frying.
6. 500 grams Good quality beef mince.
7. 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
8. 2 teaspoons sweet paprika.

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