Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of the Best Homemade Chili, a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. This hearty chili is bursting with rich flavors from ground beef, vegetables, and a blend of spices that dance on your taste buds. It’s not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt to your personal preferences with various toppings and sides. Whether you’re serving it for game days, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner, this chili will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 small green peppers, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounces each)
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Chipotle powder
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté diced green peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground meat; brown until mostly cooked through.
- Mix in tomatoes (diced, sauce, paste) and water; combine well.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes; add beans.
- If using baking soda for acidity balance, stir it in cautiously until bubbling subsides.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg