The Best Chili Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    395 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Tex-Mex

The Best Chili Recipe

This is the best chili recipe! A big pot of ground beef chili loaded with beef and beans is the perfect game day food! 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder divided, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1.  Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  2. In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  3. Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  4. Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Beer can be replaced with extra broth.
  • Any ground meat will work in this recipe.
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, red or green onion, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado & lime wedges, tortilla chips

Nutrition Information

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Calories 395 (20%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 283mg (12%) Potassium 1066mg (30%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 870IU (17%) Vitamin C 26.2mg (29%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 6.2mg (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 395 20%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Potassium 1066mg 23%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 870IU 17%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 29%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 6.2mg 34%

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

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