Chilli Recipes

The Best Classic Chili Recipe

The Best Classic Chili – This traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 /6th of the recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /6th of the recipe, calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 1249 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 10 g

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (-diced)
• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper* (-optional)
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

Instruction:

1. Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
5. Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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.

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