Easy Homemade Chili
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4.9
3,144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
587 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Homemade Chili
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Our favorite Classic Chili recipe is easy to make, loaded with meat and beans wins chili cook-off awards every year! You can make it on the stove or slow cooker and the leftovers freeze wonderfully.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion , diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes , petite, undrained
- 4 cups tomato juice*
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 ounce cans pinto beans , undrained
- 1 ounce can Kidney Beans , undrained
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
- shredded cheddar cheese , optional
- sour cream , optional
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef and sausage to the pot and cook, breaking apart into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned. Drain any grease.
- Add the vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, beans, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring, then reduce the heat and simmer over medium-low heat for at least one hour, or up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Serve in bowls with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese on top.
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Notes
- Tomato Juice: I usually buy a 46 ounce can and use the extra in a veggie/fruit smoothie or save it for another soup. A tomato juice substitute for this recipe is 2 cups tomato sauce mixed with 2 cups of water.
- Meatless Chili: Omit the meat and add double the beans.
- Spicy Chili: As written, this chili is very mild. If you’d like to make it spicier, add more cayenne pepper, chopped jalapeños (canned or fresh), hot sauce, or make my delicious Spicy chili recipe!
- Slow Cooker: Cook the onion and brown the meat in a large skillet. Add the remaining ingredients to a large slow cooker and stir in the cooked meat and onions. Cook on low for 5-7 hours.
- Instant Pot: Turn Instant Pot to sauté and brown the onion and meats. Drain the grease. Add everything else and cook on high pressure for 20-30 minutes to concentrate the flavors quicker than on the stovetop.
- Freezing Instructions: Freeze chili in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stovetop for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
587kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
996mg
(42%)
Potassium
1260mg
(36%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1846IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 587 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 587kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 996mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1260mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1846IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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