Description
Best Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food that delights with its hearty and rich flavors. Perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings, this easy-to-make chili combines tender meat, vibrant vegetables, and a blend of spices that create a satisfying dish everyone will love. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a warm bowl of this classic American chili, ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Customize it to your taste by adding beans, adjusting spice levels, or topping it with shredded cheese and fresh avocado. Enjoy the comforting nostalgia of this family recipe with every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 small green peppers, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15-ounce)
- 1 can tomato paste (6-ounce)
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce each)
- 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
- Sauté diced peppers and onions in a Dutch oven until translucent.
- Add seasonings and cook briefly to release flavors.
- Brown the ground meat until no longer pink.
- Combine in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
- Simmer for 15 minutes before adding drained beans.
- Stir in baking soda to balance acidity; simmer until bubbly.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg