Description
Experience the warmth of home with this Best Homemade Chili recipe, a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This chili is a delightful blend of ground beef or turkey, hearty beans, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection. Packed with spices that provide a customizable kick, it’s the quintessential meal that satisfies both hunger and taste buds alike. Whether served with cornbread or over rice, this chili is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 small green peppers (diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 15 ounces water
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, sauté diced green peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in spices and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and brown slightly.
- Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes before adding drained beans.
- Stir in optional baking soda to balance acidity.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg