Description
Best Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul and invites family togetherness. This hearty dish is brimming with rich flavors from fresh vegetables, spices, and your choice of ground meat. Perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings, this chili recipe is incredibly versatile—tailor it to suit your taste by swapping ingredients or adjusting spice levels. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple instructions, you can create a satisfying meal that not only fills your belly but also brings back fond memories of home-cooked meals. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with cornbread and toppings like cheese or sour cream, this chili is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 small green peppers (diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 cans kidney beans (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 peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in seasonings and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground meat; brown until just cooked through.
- Mix in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and paste.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes before adding drained beans.
- Optionally stir in baking soda to reduce acidity.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg