The Best Chili Recipe

65 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  2. 2Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  3. 3Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  4. 4In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  5. 5In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  6. 6In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  7. 7Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  8. 8Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  9. 9Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  10. 10Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, or other favorite toppings
  11. 11Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, or other favorite toppings
  12. 12Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, or other favorite toppings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2.5 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 19 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 0 salt and black pepper
  • 0 salt and black pepper
  • 0 salt and black pepper

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • Mix chili powder into the raw ground beef before cooking.
  • Rinse beans before adding to remove excess salt and starches.
  • Simmer uncovered to thicken chili naturally.
  • Increase or reduce spice level to taste.
  • Use any ground meat; drain fat if necessary.
  • Beer can be replaced with extra broth.
  • Freeze chili in single-sized portions or freezer bags for later use.
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, red or green onion, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado & lime wedges, tortilla chips