Description
Easy Homemade Chili is a hearty and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to lively gatherings. This flavorful one-pot recipe features lean ground beef, a mix of beans, and a rich blend of spices that create a comforting meal everyone will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious pot of chili simmering on the stove or in your slow cooker, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights. Customize the heat level to suit your taste and enjoy the delightful leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, undrained
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, undrained
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
- Cornmeal (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion; cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef; brown while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in red apple vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, beans, brown sugar, and spices; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least one hour (up to three hours), stirring occasionally.
- Optionally stir in cornmeal during the last 30 minutes for thickness.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg