My Best Homemade Chili Recipe
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 -12 Servings
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Calories
646 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
My Best Homemade Chili Recipe
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This hearty homemade chili recipe is loaded with lean ground beef, Italian sausage, savory beans, and a rich tomato flavor that’s out of this world. Perfect for any occasion, it delivers comfort food at its best with layers of spice and a depth of flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
Chili
- ½ pound Bacon
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 Anaheim chili pepper chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper stem and seeds removed, the finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 28 ounces crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 12 ounces tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 2 (15-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans rinsed and drained
Sour Cream Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottom pot or dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crispy and the fat is rendered. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon and drain all about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic during the last 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef and Italian sausage (remove casings, if needed), and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon.
- Return the bacon to the pot and add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, basil, smoked paprika, salt, oregano, pepper, and chipotle chili powder. Stir well and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Let the chili simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the beans to the chili and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the chili is hot.
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, cumin, and salt.
- Serve the chili with the cilantro sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips.
Notes
- Store: Transfer leftover chili to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. It tastes even better the next day!
- Freeze: Let chili cool completely, then portion it into freezer-friendly containers or bags. Label and freeze for up to 3 months—perfect for meal prep or those last-minute dinner dilemmas.
- Reheat: Warm your chili on the stove over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, or pop it in the microwave in short bursts until piping hot. For frozen chili, use a crockpot on low heat for a fuss-free reheat.
- Make Ahead: This chili was made for make-ahead magic! Cook it the day before, let it cool, and refrigerate overnight. The flavors deepen beautifully, making it a next-day superstar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1564mg
(65%)
Potassium
1664mg
(48%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2608IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10-12 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1564mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 1664mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2608IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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