The Best Homemade Chili Recipe
The Best Homemade Chili (in our opinion) made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, peppers and other seasonings for a flavorful meal everyone will love.
Servings: 8
Calories: 247kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles 1 can
- 16 ounces tomato sauce 2 (8 ounce cans)
- 2 Tablespoons cumin
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 14 ounces kidney beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 14 ounces black beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water
- shredded cheddar cheese for topping
- avocado for topping
- sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, jalapeño and green pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is cooked.
- Drain excess grease.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper and paprika.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, add beans and water, then cover and let simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve hot and top with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream.
Notes
Our Favorite Chili Topping:
- Sliced avocado
- Frito corn chips
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced olives
- Corn bread crumbles
- Chopped tomatoes
- Salsa
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1038IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 6mg