5 from 15 votes
Family Favorite Chili
Family Favorite Chili features seasoned ground beef simmered with green pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, pinto beans, and a blend of chili spices. Slow-cooked until flavors meld, it offers a hearty and rich chili with a balanced heat and depth from herbs and peppers. Garnishes like sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and hot sauce add customizable creaminess and brightness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
323 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- 1 green pepper chopped, large
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 30 ounces diced tomatoes 2 cans, canned with juice
- 30 ounces pinto beans drained and rinsed (2 cans, canned
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
Garnishes:
- sour cream
- cheese grated
- cilantro chopped
- Tabasco sauce
Instructions
- In a large deep pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef over medium-high heat. Remove the browned beef from the pan and set it aside to drain.
- In the same pan, add the olive oil, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until just tender.
- Return the drained beef to the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, and water. Stir well.
- Add the seasonings. Stir well.
- Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or more.
- Serve with garnishes of sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and Tabasco
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Notes
- Leftover chili enhances in flavor after a day and can be refrigerated safely for about three days.
- For longer storage, freeze chili in suitable containers for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
989mg
(41%)
Potassium
831mg
(18%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
862IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 989mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 862IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.