Best Classic Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
155 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Best Classic Chili Recipe
Description
Best Classic Chili Recipe features ground beef browned with diced onion, then simmered with broth, petite diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Seasonings include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and pepper, which provide a layered yet balanced flavor. The chili cooks uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes, allowing it to thicken while melding the flavors. The combination of tender beef and soft beans creates a classic, hearty chili texture.
The chili can be served alone or topped with additional ingredients such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or hot sauce, enhancing its richness and contrast. It pairs well with tortillas or saltine crackers to add crunch and soak up the sauce.
For adjustments, tomato sauce can replace diced tomatoes, and different kidney bean varieties can be used. A crockpot method is available, requiring browning the beef and then slow cooking the mixture for 3 to 4 hours on low. Broth can be substituted with water, and cayenne pepper can be added for extra spice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 2 .5 ounce diced tomatoes with juice, petite; canned
- 1 ounce red kidney beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and diced onion to a large soup pot and heat over medium-high heat for approximately 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Add in the ground beef and brown until completely cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. (approx. 7-8 minutes)
- Add the broth, tomatoes, drained beans, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, and cayenne (if using).
- Bring to a low boil.
- Then reduce the heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and enjoy!
Notes
- Add your preferred toppings like cheddar cheese, sour cream, or jalapeños to customize each serving.
- You can substitute one 15-ounce can of tomato sauce for two cans of petite diced tomatoes if desired.
- Light or dark kidney beans can be used based on preference.
- Use water in place of broth if needed, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
- To increase spiciness, add a 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper when cooking.
- This recipe can be adapted for the crockpot by combining browned meat with other ingredients and cooking on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Nutritional information provided excludes any toppings added at serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 896mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 439mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 898IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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