Description
Best Homemade Chili is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth to your table. Bursting with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this classic recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively game days. With just the right kick of spices, it’s easily customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. Plus, it’s an excellent choice for meal prep—enjoy delicious leftovers throughout the week. Gather your loved ones, serve it up with cornbread or tortilla chips, and savor the memories created over this delightful bowl of chili.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 small green peppers, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15-ounce)
- 1 can tomato paste (6-ounce)
- 2 cans kidney beans (15-ounce), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté diced green peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in seasonings and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground meat and brown until just done.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat; cook for about 15 minutes before adding beans.
- Stir in baking soda; simmer until bubbly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg