Best Homemade Chili
Embrace the heartwarming comfort of our Best Homemade Chili, a delightful dish that brings together family and friends around the table. This chili recipe is more than just a meal; it’s an experience filled with rich flavors and satisfying warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce cans)
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 15 ounces water
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans)
- 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)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté diced green peppers and onions until they are soft and translucent.
- Add your choice of ground beef or turkey to the pot; cook until browned.
- Stir in both canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water; mix well.
- Incorporate the drained kidney beans and all spices; stir to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes while occasionally stirring.
- Optionally sprinkle in baking soda to reduce acidity; stir well.
- Allow the chili to rest for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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