Here’s a straightforward recipe for homemade chili, hearty and flavorful, using common ingredients. Adjust spices or ingredients to your taste.
Ingredients:
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 lbs. ground beef, 90% lean
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, optional
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cube beef bouillon, or 1 tsp better than bouillon
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes, undrained
- 16 oz. Kidney Beans, drained
Seasoning:
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- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp Each: ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions:
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- Saute onion and garlic in oil.
- Brown hamburger, add liquid ingredients, then add dry ingredients.
- Mix well, transfer to crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Salt/pepper to taste.
- Top with chopped onions, chopped bell pepper, and grated cheese.
If you want a specific variation of homemade Chili (e.g., white chicken chili, vegan, or spicy Texas-style), let me know!
