How to Make Homemade Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade chili is a classic comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal. With its rich and robust flavors, it's the perfect dish for a cozy night in or a festive gathering with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress.

One of the best things about making homemade chili is that you can customize it to your own taste. You can make it as spicy or as mild as you like, and you ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato purée
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
  • 2 tablespoons mild chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato purée, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    274 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 959mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 471mg