Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a classic dish with our Best Homemade Chili. This hearty recipe is ideal for family gatherings, cozy nights in, or game day celebrations, offering a delightful blend of spices and fresh vegetables. Made with ground beef or turkey, canned tomatoes, and kidney beans, it’s packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, this chili can be served on its own or as a topping for nachos, baked potatoes, or even in a sourdough bread bowl. With flavors that evoke fond memories of home-cooked meals, it’s a recipe everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 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)
- 15 ounces water
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, sauté the diced peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in the seasonings and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ground meat and brown it until just done.
- Mix in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, and tomato paste.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes before adding the drained beans.
- Stir in baking soda if desired; let simmer until bubbly.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg