How to Make Thick and Savory Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thick and savory chili is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with friends and family. This classic recipe is packed with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste preferences, making it a versatile and satisfying meal for any occasion.

With its rich and robust flavors, thick and savory chili is a popular choice for cold winter nights or game day festivities. The combination of tender meat, beans, and spices creates a satisfying and fi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans mild chili beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 (6 ounce) jars mushrooms, drained
  • ¼ cup chili powder, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar (Optional)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, about half the sweet onion, and garlic powder in the hot skillet until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix tomato chunks, chili beans, tomato sauce, kidney beans, ketchup, and tomato paste in a large pot; bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Stir the ground beef mixture and mushrooms into the tomato mixture; season with chili powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Cook chili at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors blend, about 45 minutes. Top individual servings with diced sweet onion to serve.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 1497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1019mg