Description
Easy Homemade Chili is a comforting and hearty dish that brings warmth and flavor to any table. Perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner, this chili combines lean ground beef with robust spices and tender beans, simmered to perfection for an irresistible taste. With quick prep time and straightforward steps, youโll find yourself making this classic recipe again and again. Customize the heat level to suit your taste, and serve it with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (petite, undrained)
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 cans pinto beans (15 ounces each, undrained)
- 1 can kidney beans (16 ounces, undrained)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ยพ teaspoon garlic salt
- ยฝ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sautรฉ the diced onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in red apple vinegar and cook for an additional minute before adding diced tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, pinto beans, kidney beans, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for at least one hour or up to three hours for deeper flavors.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Up to 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a thicker consistency, sprinkle in some cornmeal while simmering. Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or lamb for different flavors. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or frozen for up to three months.