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THE BEST CHILI RECIPE



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

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 jalapeno (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 ½ ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
19 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST DAMN CHILI



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After years of adjustments I have found a recipe for all to enjoy. Previous ones were either too hot or too mild, this one even was to the liking of my finance who hates chili.

Provided by Danny Jaye

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 28

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors®)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's®)
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
  • Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1014.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

BEST CHILI RECIPE



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The best chili recipe you'll ever eat is right here! Our beef chili is made with ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning.

Provided by Lee Funke

Categories     Chili

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb. ground beef (we used 15% fat)
1/2 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 15-oz. can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 15-oz. can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup beef broth (chicken broth or water works too)
shredded cheddar cheese
Fritos
green onion

Steps:

  • First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
  • Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
  • Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
  • Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  • Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 kcal, Sugar 11 g, Fat 14 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving

REAL TEXAS CHILI



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This chili contains no onions, beans or tomatoes. It is even better the next day. Season to your tastes as it may be too spicy for you. You can also add pinto beans, sour cream and lime juice, if desired.

Provided by AICIRTAP

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chili Without Beans Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth, divided
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the beef cubes in the oil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the garlic.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle over the meat and stir until evenly coated. Crumble the oregano over the meat and pour in 1 1/2 cans of the broth.
  • Add the salt and ground black pepper, stir together well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer, partially covered for about 90 minutes. Pour in remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes more, until meat begins to fall apart. Cool, cover and refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 740.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

THE BEST CHILI YOU WILL EVER TASTE



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This is the best chili recipe I have ever tried. I'm not sure where the recipe originated, but it is amazing! Sometimes, I don't bother adding all four cans of the kidney beans and it still turns out wonderful. Once anyone tastes this chili, they will be begging for the recipe!! Enjoy!

Provided by AmandaAOates

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 teaspoons oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb beef sirloin, cubed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 can dark beer
1 cup strong coffee
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 can beef broth
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons chili sauce
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon cocoa
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
4 chili peppers, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil.
  • Cook onions, garlic and meat until brown.
  • Add tomatoes, beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth.
  • Add spices Stir in 2 cans of kidney beans and peppers.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add 2 remaining cans of kidney beans and simmer for another 30 minutes.

THE BEST EVER CHILI



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My dad and my father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, inspired by the fresh and fragrant chile peppers at the Santa Fe farmers market, I felt it was time to introduce them to my spicy, meaty version with a touch of masa harina. -Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 dried ancho or guajillo chiles
1 to 2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 pounds beef tri-tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups beef stock
1 bottle (12 ounces) beer
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each ) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
3 tablespoons masa harina
Optional: American cheese slices, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion and corn chips

Steps:

  • Combine chiles and enough boiling water to cover; let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Discard stems and seeds. Process chiles, tomato paste, garlic and reserved liquid until smooth. , In a small skillet, toast chili powder, paprika and cumin over medium heat until aromatic, 3-4 minutes; remove and set aside. In a Dutch oven, cook and stir ground beef and steak seasoning over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes; remove and drain. , Sprinkle steak cubes with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In same Dutch oven, brown beef in batches in 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; remove and set aside. Saute onion and poblano pepper in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in toasted spices, oregano and pepper flakes. Add the cooked meats along with stock, beer, tomatoes, beans, remaining salt and pepper, and chile paste mixture. Cook over medium heat 20 minutes; reduce heat to low. Stir in masa and simmer 30-45 minutes longer. Serve with desired toppings. Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

THE BEST CHILI EVER!



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This Recipe is wonderful and easy. I throw everything in my crockpot and a few hours later - homemade chili! I also top with onions, cheese or salsa. Delicious!

Provided by Dana moyer

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (29 ounce) can pinto beans, with liquid
1 (29 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green chilis
1/4 cup diced celery
3 medium tomatoes, coursely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for 2-3 hours.
  • You can also put all ingredients in crock pot and simmer on low for up to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 1093.3, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 25.4

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