The Best Chili Recipe

Delicious and easy chili recipe. 

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One of my FAVORITE things to do when it’s cold is eat something warm and hearty, and today I am going to share with you the best chili recipe I have ever tasted!

Chili is good on those cold days, on those lazy days, and during football season on those game day dogs. It’s our “go to” recipe when we are looking to just enjoy a good, hearty meal, and chill out. Anytime it’s cold, you can try one of my other soups and chili recipes.

The Best Chili Recipe

Best Chili Recipe

This is such a delicious recipe with onion, peppers, oregano, beans, and tomato flavoring. It will warm you up from the inside out and leave you satisfied and full. If you ask any two people for a chili recipe, you will likely get two different answers. The combination of these ingredients is my favorite! The recipe pairs well with this Easy Cornbread Skillet Recipe.

What Ingredients do I need for Chili?

What you will need for the best chili recipe:

• chopped onions
• bell pepper
• cayenne pepper
• white sugar
• oregano
• black pepper
• cumin
• chili powder
•  tomato paste
• water
• pinto beans
• kidney beans
• tomato juice
• lean ground beef

How do I make the Best Chili Recipe?

Step 1:  Brown the lean ground beef in a deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until cooked all the way through, and then drain.

Step 2: In a large pan over high heat add in all of your additional ingredients: cooked ground beef, tomato juice, kidney beans, pinto beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper, bell pepper, and chopped onions. Bring to a boil.

Step 3:  Once your large pot of chili has started to boil, lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours uncovered.

Best Chili Recipe

Serve with cornbread, Fritos, or top a hot dog to make a chili dog.

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The Best Chili Recipe

Delicious and easy chili recipe. 

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 174kcal

Author Jennifer West

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1/4 cup bell pepper1/4 cup bell pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp white sugar1/2 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp oregano1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp group black pepper1 tsp group black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tbsp chili powder1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 6oz cans tomato paste2 6oz cans tomato paste
• 1 cup water1 cup water
• 1 150z can pinto beans1 150z can pinto beans
• 1 15 oz can kidney beans1 15 oz can kidney beans
• 1 46 oz can tomato juice1 46 oz can tomato juice
• 2 lbs lean ground beef2 lbs lean ground beef

Instructions

• Step 1: Brown the lean ground beef in a deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until cooked all the way through, and then drain.
• Step 2: In a large pan over high heat add in all of your additional ingredients: cooked ground beef, tomato juice, kidney beans, pinto beans, water, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper, bell pepper, and chopped onions. Bring to a boil.
• Step 3: Once your large pot of chili has started to boil, lower the heat and simmer for 2 hours uncovered.

Notes

1. To make this recipes flavors explode, consider grilling the beef with smoked hickory chips before crumbling and putting it in the chili to simmer.
2. Simmer the chili for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. 
3. Consider doubling or even tripling this recipe to freeze leftovers for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 462mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 3.2mg

**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.

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Make sure to print out the recipe card above and make it over the winter, you will be pleasantly surprised at the hearty nature. The best chili recipes have just the right amount of “kick”. Double the recipe and make sure to freeze some for a rainy day. It really is the best chili recipe.