Classic Chili Recipe
This Classic Chili Recipe is full of hearty ingredients and has big, bold flavors. The seasonings meld together perfectly to create the best chili you've ever tasted.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, or turkey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 32 ounces tomato sauce, high quality
- 16 ounces Italian diced tomatoes, with juices
- 16 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 16 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 2-4 teaspoons chili powder, depending on desired amount of heat
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 dash cayenne
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce
- 1 dash allspice
- Topping Ideas: Shredded Cheddar or Mexican style cheese, sliced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onions.
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat with 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp pepper.
- Add olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven and cook seasoned meat until browned, breaking it up as you go.
- Add all remaining ingredients to the browned meat in the same pot. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently
- Immediately reduce to simmer and cover. Simmer for 4 hours until flavors are infused. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Chili can also be done in a slow cooker. Brown the meat first. Then cook on low for up to 8 hours or on high for up to 4 hours.
- Serve this homemade chili alongside some Honey Cornbread Muffins.
- Prep ahead: Chop the onions and peppers up to 2 days in advance.
- To store: Place leftover chili in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, and reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
- To freeze: Transfer cooled chili to freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat.
- This recipe is part of our hugely flavorful chili recipes collection.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 5mg