Description
Best Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or gatherings with friends. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef (or turkey) with protein-rich beans and a medley of spices that warm you from the inside out. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up a bowl of this rich chili that’s ideal for any occasion—be it game day, holiday feasts, or a simple dinner at home. Serve it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese and sour cream, or pair it with cornbread for a delightful meal that evokes nostalgic family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cans kidney beans
- 2 small green peppers
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- various spices (cumin, garlic powder, paprika, etc.)
Instructions
- Sauté diced peppers and onions in a large Dutch oven until soft.
- Add spices and cook briefly to release their aroma.
- Brown the ground meat in the pot until just cooked.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
- Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes and then mix in drained beans.
- Optionally stir in baking soda to balance acidity.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg