Description
Easy Homemade Chili is a hearty, comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any gathering. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or cozy evenings at home, this chili recipe combines lean ground beef with a robust blend of spices and beans, delivering rich flavors in every bite. With a quick preparation time and customizable options for heat and toppings, this dish is suitable for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with cornbread and tortilla chips, each bowl promises a fulfilling experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (petite, undrained)
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounces each, undrained)
- 1 can kidney beans (16 ounces, undrained)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened.
- Add lean ground beef; cook until browned while breaking it apart using a wooden spoon.
- Stir in red apple vinegar and cook for an additional minute. Then add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, pinto beans, kidney beans, brown sugar, and spices.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to medium-low heat; simmer uncovered for at least one hour until thickened to your liking.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings like shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg