Easy Homemade Chili
User Reviews
4.9
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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
Description
This chili begins by sautéing diced onion in olive oil, then browning lean ground beef and pork sausage. After draining excess grease, red wine vinegar is added briefly, followed by diced tomatoes with juice, tomato juice, ketchup, pinto and kidney beans, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. The mixture is brought to a boil, then simmered gently for one to three hours, allowing flavors to deepen and the chili to thicken.
The final dish offers a rich tomato and meat base balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and a mild heat from the spices. The chili is hearty and filling, suitable for lunch or dinner. Optional toppings include shredded cheddar and dollops of sour cream for added creaminess.
Chili can be prepared in a slow cooker or Instant Pot by adapting the cooking steps for convenience. Leftovers freeze well for up to three months and can be reheated on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 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 black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
- cheddar cheese optional, shredded
- 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.
Notes
- Use a 46 oz can of tomato juice and save extra for other recipes or smoothies.
- To make meatless chili, omit the meat and add double the beans.
- For spicier chili, increase cayenne pepper or add jalapeños and hot sauce.
- Slow cooker method: Cook onion and brown meat separately; combine with other ingredients and slow cook 5-7 hours on low.
- Instant Pot method: Brown onion and meat, drain fat, add ingredients and cook on high pressure for 20-30 minutes.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw overnight and reheat on stovetop.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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