Classic Chili recipe
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4.2
147 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Servings
12 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Classic Chili recipe
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This Classic Chili recipe is made with kidney and pinto beans, simmered in a red sauce with lots of seasonings. This traditional chili recipe is a great recipe with the perfect amount of spice level. Serve with a side of cornbread for the ultimate chili recipe.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (I like to use 85% lean beef)
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 /4 cup diced celery (about 1 large celery stalk)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid (see note)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans with liquid (see note)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup water
- (optional) Pinch of sugar (this cuts the acidity of the tomatoes)
Toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, green onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and sautee until soft. Drain any liquid.
- In a 6-8 quart slow cooker, add the beef mixture along with all the remaining ingredients except the water. Add the water to your desired consistency. If you like a thinner chili add all of it. If you like thick chili don't add any of it. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
- Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
- Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Most people think you should rinse your canned beans but America's Test Kitchen says you should keep the liquid because it acts as a thickening agent.
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