Easy Homestyle Chili: A Cozy, Comforting Family Favorite
This easy homestyle chili is a comforting dish perfect for the whole family made with a robust tomato sauce and spices.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot
Ingredients
Meat and Beans
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 canned red kidney beans, drained 540 ml (19 oz)
- 1 canned 5 bean blend or pinto beans, drained 540 ml (19 oz)
- 1 canned baked beans 398 ml
Sauces and Broth
- 1 canned tomato sauce 796 ml (29 oz)
- 1 canned diced tomatoes with juice, 796 ml (28 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 whole jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
- 1 whole green pepper, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
Spices
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 3-4 tablespoon chili powder to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf bay leaf
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Finishing Touch
- 1 tablespoon butter added at the end
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot, brown the ground beef and drain the excess fat.
- Add the onions, peppers and celery and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to a simmer and continue to cook uncovered for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally to avoid the bottom burning.
- Add the butter and stir until incorporated.
- Serve with rice, nachos, toast or baked potatoes.
Notes
This chili tastes even better the next day and freezes exceptionally well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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