I don’t know about you, but there’s something about a nip in the air, leaves changing and crunching under my feet and even little ghouls scampering through the neighborhood that makes me crave a hearty bowl of Chili. (Or, I’m curious to know, does your family call it “Chili Beans“? This is a domestic dispute in our household!).
This recipe is pretty basic, but at the same time has some robust flavor that puts hair on your chest (as my Poppy would say *wink*). The best part: it’s ready in about 30 minutes. This is a perfect meal for a busy week night for your family or to enjoy with a group of friends.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers, about 2 cups diced
- 1 small yellow onion, about 1½ cups diced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 15-ounce can tomato sauce
- 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 15 ounces of water
- 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
Step 1: Dice your onions and green pepper and saute them with some oil in a large stock pot until they are translucent (2-3 minutes).
Step 2: Add in all your seasonings (chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper & cayenne) and continue to saute, stirring constantly, for 1-2 extra minutes.
Step 3: Pinch your ground beef into bite sized pieces while adding it to the pot to brown. Keep stirring until most of the pink is gone. It will continue to cook in the pot as the other ingredients are added.
Step 4: Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water & tomato paste. Stir it in and then allow it to simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Drain your beans and add them in! I always use kidney beans, but you can use pintos or even black beans (or some of all), if you prefer.
Step 6: Give it a taste and season with salt to your preference. You can also add a little baking soda to cut the acidity, if needed.
Top it with shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapenos or diced green onion. Our family pairs it with some skillet cornbread. Enjoy!
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