Description
Experience the comfort of a warm and hearty meal with this Best Homemade Chili recipe. Bursting with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, this chili promises to be a family favorite for any occasion—from game nights to cozy dinners at home. Packed with ground beef or turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a medley of spices, it is both filling and satisfying. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste preferences, whether you prefer extra heat or additional toppings. Enjoy leftovers that taste even better the next day—a true testament to this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups diced)
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce cans)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 15 ounces water
- 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans))
- 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
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté diced green peppers and onions until translucent.
- Stir in seasonings (except baking soda) and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add ground beef or turkey; brown until just done.
- Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste; simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Add drained beans and stir in baking soda before serving hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg