The Best Classic Chili Recipe

The Best Classic Chili Recipe

Soups & Stews

The Best Classic Chili is a traditional chili recipe just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple...

5 min prep 25 min cook 6 servings

Ingredients

1×
6 servings
Measurements
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (-diced)
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder*
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper** (-optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

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Directions

  1. 1

    Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Source

https://www.thewholesomedish.com/the-best-classic-chili/

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