The Best Chili Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
395 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The Best Chili Recipe
Description
The Best Chili Recipe uses lean ground beef browned with diced onion, jalapeño, and garlic to create a savory base. The addition of crushed and diced tomatoes along with red kidney beans provides both body and contrasting textures. Beef broth and beer enrich the flavor and aid in developing a thick, flavorful sauce throughout a simmer of 45 to 60 minutes. The seasoning with chili powder and cumin ties the ingredients together, offering a mild heat and complexity without overwhelming the palate.
Served with toppings such as cheddar cheese, green onions, and cilantro, this chili can stand alone or be paired with rice or cornbread. The recipe’s versatility allows for modifications like swapping the beer for extra broth based on preference or availability.
Optional brown sugar in the recipe adds subtle sweetness to balance acidity from the tomatoes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste to finalize the seasoning. Leftovers retain their flavor well and can be reheated slowly to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 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 red kidney beans drained and rinsed, canned
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, canned
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup beer
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
- In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
- Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
- Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.
Notes
- Beer used here can be replaced with additional beef broth without sacrificing flavor.
- Any type of ground meat can be used instead of ground beef according to preference.
- Suggested toppings include sour cream, onions (red or green), cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, and tortilla chips for variety.
- The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups serving size per person.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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