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Best Homemade Chili

Best Homemade Chili

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This Best Homemade Chili recipe is a warm and comforting dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds. Packed with hearty flavors and nutrients, it features tender ground beef or turkey, kidney beans, and a rich tomato base. A blend of spices creates a robust flavor profile, making this chili perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy nights at home. Simple to prepare and even better when shared, this easy chili recipe is versatile enough to be served on its own, over rice, or with cornbread. You’ll love the satisfying texture and the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as it simmers away.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 2 cans kidney beans
  • 2 small green peppers
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 15 ounces water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté diced green peppers and onions in a Dutch oven until translucent.
  2. Add spices (except baking soda) and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Brown the ground beef or turkey in the pot.
  4. Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste; stir well.
  5. Simmer for about 15 minutes before adding drained kidney beans.
  6. Stir in baking soda; continue cooking until bubbling subsides.
  7. Remove from heat and serve hot with your choice of accompaniments.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg