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    Homemade Chili

    Published: Jan 8, 2023 Modified: Jan 8, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Homemade Chili Recipe with Ground Beef and Beans takes just 35 minutes to make from start to finish! It uses simple ingredients and is low in fat, packed with protein and fiber, and so delicious! This is the best quick chili recipe!

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    • Homemade Chili Recipe
    • Chili Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Make Homemade Chili
    • Ground Beef Chili Tips
    • Chili Toppings
    • Homemade Chili Recipes FAQs
    • Ground Beef Chili Recipe Variations
    • Chili Seasoning
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    Homemade Chili Recipe

    My family and I love beef chili recipes, but so many of them can take all day to make! Sometimes, when you're in a hurry for comfort food, you just need an easy, quick chili recipe to work with. That's where my homemade ground beef chili recipe comes in!

    This is a simple chili recipe with so much flavor. It uses classic, easy ingredients for chili, complete with ground beef and a mix of pinto and black beans. It's hearty and full of protein for a meal that'll fill you up and keep you going.

    The best part about my hamburger chili recipe is it takes just 35 minutes to make in only one pot. It really could not be any easier than that!

    This is the easiest chili recipe I have ever made!

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    blue pot of ready to eat beef chili with a wooden spoon

    Chili Recipe Ingredients

    • beef broth or chicken broth, no salt added
    • onion chopped
    • bell pepper seeded and chopped
    • cloves garlic minced
    • ground beef 
    • dried oregano
    • dried cumin
    • chili powder
    • ground black pepper
    • cayenne pepper
    • pinto beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
    • black beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
    • diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
    • Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish
    ingredients for beef chili with labels

    How to Make Homemade Chili

    1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm up the broth. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften.
      sauteing onions and peppers in a pot
    2. Add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, gently break down the meat until the beef is in small pieces and cooked through.
      browned beef with onions and peppers in a pot
    3. Stir in the spices, beans, and tomatoes.
      chili ingredients in a pot cooking
    4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover for 20 minutes.
      beef chili almost done cooking in a blue pot
    5. Top with cheese and cilantro if you like. Serve and enjoy the easiest homemade chili in the world!
    ladling beef chili out of a blue pot

    Ground Beef Chili Tips

    • Prepare the ingredients, such as measuring out spices and chopping the veggies, before you start cooking.
    • Make sure to chop the onion and bell pepper into a relatively similar size and shape so that the vegetables will soften at the same time.
    • I find this chili mild to medium spicy. You can add more heat as you desire.
    • Spruce up this simple chili with additional toppings at the end. I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a delicious low-fat, high-protein substitute for sour cream.
    • You can serve it on top of greens (like spinach), over rice, or in a lettuce wrap.
    big pot of beef chili next to a pan of cornbread

    Chili Toppings

    • shredded cheese
    • sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • sliced green onions
    • cilantro
    • crackers or tortilla chips
    • diced avocado

    Homemade Chili Recipes FAQs

    Do you drain the fat from ground beef for chili?

    For this recipe for chili with ground beef, you do not have to drain the fat from the beef.

    Can you freeze chili?

    My homemade ground beef chili recipe is even better after it's been stored and reheated. Allow it to cool, then store in a freezer-safe container or freezer-safe bags portioned into individual sizes. Label with the freezing date and store for up to 4 months. When ready to reheat, thaw overnight, then heat on the stove in a pan.

    How long does chili last in the fridge?

    My ground beef chili will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container.

    Ground Beef Chili Recipe Variations

    • This chili recipe is also an amazing base to make Chili Mac and Cheese
    • Add more spice: If you want, you can add more spice to your homemade chili recipe by adding jalapenos or another sliced pepper of your choice.
    • Try different beans: I like pinto and black beans, but you can use your favorite beans for chili, like kidney beans.
    • Add or swap out vegetables: Making homemade chili is a great way to use in-season vegetables. You can add veggies like zucchini and corn to your chili if you like.
    bowl of beef chili topped with cheese and sour cream

    Chili Seasoning

    For the best chili seasoning for ground beef chili and more, try my recipe and get more pairing ideas here: Chili Seasoning Recipe

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    Homemade Chili

    My Homemade Chili with Ground Beef and Beans takes just 35 minutes to make from start to finish, all in one pot!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chili recipe, chili recipes, homemade chili, homemade chili recipe
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 330kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Large pot capable of holding at least 3 quarts
    • Wooden spoon

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup beef broth or chicken broth, no salt added
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound extra lean ground beef or lean
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried cumin
    • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 14 ounce pinto beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
    • 14 ounce black beans canned, no salt added, rinsed and drained
    • 28 ounce diced tomatoes canned, no salt added
    • Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm up the broth. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pot, stirring occasionally until the vegetables soften.
      1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup beef broth
      sauteing onions and peppers in a pot
    • Add the ground beef. Using a wooden spoon, gently break down the meat until the beef is in small pieces and cooked through.
      1 pound extra lean ground beef
      browned beef with onions and peppers in a pot
    • Stir in the spices, beans, and tomatoes.
      2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried cumin, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 14 ounce pinto beans, 14 ounce black beans, 28 ounce diced tomatoes
      chili ingredients in a pot cooking
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes.
      beef chili almost done cooking in a blue pot
    • Top with cheese and cilantro if you like. Serve and enjoy!
      Optional: shredded low-fat cheese and cilantro for garnish
      beef chili up close in a bowl with a spoon, topped with cheese

    Notes

    Recipe Tips
    • Prepare the ingredients, such as measuring out spices and chopping the veggies, before you start cooking.
    • Make sure to chop the onion and bell pepper into a relatively similar size and shape so that the vegetables will soften at the same time.
    • I find this chili mild to medium spicy. You can add more heat as you desire.
    • Spruce up this simple chili with additional toppings at the end. I like to add shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, tortilla chips, and Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a delicious low-fat, high-protein substitute for sour cream.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 1154mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 39.8mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 6.6mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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