Classic Chili Recipe

Homemade chili is one of the easiest fall and winter recipes you can make. Slow cook it all day or have a batch made within an hour or so. Take out all your favorite ingredients and set up a little chili bar for yourself or your family tonight.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Salads & Sides, Soups

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fall, Recipes, Soups and stews, Winter

Skill: beginner

Servings:

Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 cups green peppers, finely chopped
2 lb ground beef (80% lean)
20 oz mild diced tomatoes, undrained (2 10-oz. cans)
20 oz green chiles, undrained (2 10-oz. cans)
52 oz Southwestern-style beans, undrained (2 26-oz.)
salt & pepper, to taste
Optional garnishes: Fritos, grated sharp cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, sour cream

Instructions

In your slow cooker (using the sauté or brown setting) or in a separate Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and green peppers and sauté until tender and translucent.
Add beef and salt and pepper; cook, stirring often to break up the meat into smaller pieces, cooking until meat loses its pink color (about 6-7 minutes).
Stir in tomatoes and beans with their juices. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Optionally, garnish with green onions, cilantro, sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and Fritos.

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