The Best Homemade Chili Recipe
Our best homemade chili recipe is prepared on the stovetop with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, peppers and more for a flavorful meal.
Serving8 servings
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 Tablespoon cumin
- 2 Tablespoon 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
This recipe freezes and reheats wonderfully, so you can enjoy it later without any loss of flavor or texture. You can freeze it in individual portion sizes for convenient lunches, or in freezer bags for a quick and easy weeknight meal. To defrost, simply transfer it from the freezer to the fridge overnight. When you’re ready to enjoy it, heat it up in a saucepan or microwave, and your delicious chili will be ready to serve!
Other toppings that work with this chili recipe include the following: sliced avocado, corn chips, tortilla chips, sliced olives, corn bread crumbles, chopped tomatoes, salsa, and green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 247 kcal · Carbohydrates: 31 g · Protein: 23 g · Fat: 4 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 35 mg · Sodium: 668 mg · Potassium: 946 mg · Fiber: 11 g · Sugar: 5 g · Vitamin A: 1038 IU · Vitamin C: 24 mg · Calcium: 77 mg · Iron: 6 mg