Description
Best Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for family gatherings, game nights, or cozy evenings at home. This hearty dish combines tender ground beef or turkey with a medley of beans and vegetables, all simmered together with a rich blend of spices. The result is a robust flavor that warms you from the inside out. With its satisfying texture and customizable ingredient list, this chili recipe caters to everyone’s palate, whether you prefer it mild or spicy. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s great for meal prep and ensures delicious leftovers throughout the week. Dive into a bowl of this Best Homemade Chili and experience the warmth and joy it brings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 cans kidney beans (15 ounces each)
- 2 small green peppers
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 6 ounces 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
- Sauté diced green peppers and onion in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until translucent.
- Add spices (excluding baking soda) and stir for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate ground beef or turkey; cook until browned.
- Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes; stir in drained kidney beans.
- If desired, add baking soda to enhance flavor; stir until bubbles dissipate.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg