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Homemade Chili Recipe

This is the BEST homemade chili recipe is the ultimate comfort food and is made with simple ingredients like ground beef, beans, and tomatoes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 1 cup each
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 1 yellow onion $0.49
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.32
  • 1 lb. ground beef* $4.79
  • 1 oz. can Kidney Beans $1.09
  • 1 oz. can black beans $0.89
  • 1 oz. can diced tomatoes, with juices** $0.50
  • 1 oz. can tomato paste $0.55
  • 1 cup water $0.00
Chili Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder*** $0.30
  • 1 tsp ground cumin $0.10
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne powder $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder $0.03
  • 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.02
  • 1 tsp salt $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.03

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Add both to a large pot with the olive oil and cook over medium heat until they are soft and translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pot and continue to sauté until the beef is fully browned.
  3. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 cup water, and all of the ingredients for the chili seasoning. Stir until well combined.
  4. Place a lid on the pot and allow it to simmer over a low flame for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (the flavor gets better the longer it simmers). 
  5. Give the chili one final taste, adjust the salt or seasonings if needed, then serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • *I love a slightly higher fat content beef for chili because it makes the pot extra rich and it's more affordable than lean ground beef, but feel free to use the type of ground beef that you like the best.
  • **If you don't like chunks of tomato, you can substitute with crushed tomatoes, which have a much finer texture. 
  • ***The chili powder used is a mild blend of dried chilies and other spices. It is not spicy or hot. Click here for an example. You could also use my homemade chili seasoning.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Cup Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 21g (32%) Sodium 468mg (20%) Fiber 10g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 61 cup each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Cup
Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 21g 32%
Sodium 468mg 20%
Fiber 10g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.