Thick Homestyle Chili Recipe
Warm up this winter with a big bowl of the BEST thick, rich and hearty chili!
Servings: 8
Calories: 577kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4.5 oz green chilies, chopped (1 - 4.5oz can)
- 28 oz diced tomatoes (1 - 28 oz can)
- 6 oz tomato paste (1 - 6 oz can)
- 4 cups water
- 32 oz kidney beans, undrained (2 - 16 oz cans)
- 16 oz pinto beans, drained (1 - 16 oz can)
- Toppings of choice: shredded cheese onions, jalapenos, sour cream, etc.
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain any excess fat, if desired.2 lbs ground beef, 1 large onion, chopped
- Add the garlic, chili powder, dried mustard, crushed red pepper, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cook for another minute.2 cloves garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon dried mustard, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the remaining ingredients, and simmer on low for at least 4 hours.4.5 oz green chilies, chopped, 28 oz diced tomatoes, 6 oz tomato paste, 4 cups water, 32 oz kidney beans, undrained, 16 oz pinto beans, drained
Notes
Vegetarian - I make this chili vegetarian for our daughter and she loves it. I add an extra can or two of beans. Then when the cooking time is done I stir in vegetarian faux meat crumbles. It comes out almost just as thick.
Storing - Let the chili cool to room temperature, place it in an air-tight container, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezing - Let the chili cool to room temperature, place it in a freezer-safe air-tight container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 954mg | Potassium: 1531mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1429IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 10mg