Best 8 1 Lb Chili Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of preparing an exceptional 1 lb chili. Explore a world of flavors, textures, and aromas as we unveil the secrets behind this classic dish, a true celebration of taste. With careful attention to ingredient selection and a step-by-step guide to cooking techniques, we'll transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary chili that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHILI I



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Thick and spicy chili. Coffee and beer give this chili a unique and dynamite flavor. Garnish with shredded cheese and diced chile peppers.

Provided by ROBTX99

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
¾ pound beef sirloin, cubed
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
1 cup strong brewed coffee
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
4 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
4 fresh hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic, ground beef and cubed sirloin in oil for 10 minutes, or until the meat is well browned and the onions are tender.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes with juice, dark beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth. Season with brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt. Stir in 2 cans of the beans and hot chile peppers. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in the 2 remaining cans of beans, and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.3 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1413.6 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

AWARD WINNING CHILI



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My husband and I created this recipe together. He won a chili cook-off with this recipe at work. We always use venison, but you can use ground beef or turkey.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
2 onions, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (like Rotel)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked if you can find it)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
sour cream
cheddar cheese
green onion

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat add the olive oil. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking up into pieces, until browned. Add the onions, bell pepper and jalapeno and cook until softened. Drain excess grease.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne, paprika and 1 cup water. Mix to combine.
  • Add the kidney beans and black beans, mix and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with desired toppings.

CHILI



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This bean-rich, ground beef chili will not only be delicious today, but it might even taste better tomorrow. Adjust the red pepper sauce to your own preference, and be sure to serve this easy chili recipe with plenty of optional toppings, including chopped black olives, fresh limes, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

GROUND BEEF CHILI



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Make and share this Ground Beef Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (26 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 -2 cup water
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional)
additional chopped onion (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef and next 3 ingredients over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
  • Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients,except for additional onions and cheddar cheese.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness.
  • Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with chopped onion and cheddar cheese, if desired.

EASY CHILI I



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If you like spicy and hot you will love this. It will make you say 'yum yum'!

Provided by Danielle Spivey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1105.7 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

ONE-POT TEXAS CHILI



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Don't mess with Texas chili, y'all! Well, you can mess with it a little, but whatever you do, don't add beans - that's "bowl o' red chili" sacrilege.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced white onion
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 serrano chile, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons diced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325° F.
  • Pat beef dry. Rub salt into beef. In 5-quart ovenproof Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Brown beef in two batches, in a single layer without moving, 5 to 7 minutes, then turn to opposite side and brown 5 to 7 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer to medium bowl.
  • Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to Dutch oven, and melt. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Stir in serrano chile, garlic, cumin and coriander; cook 30 seconds. Stir in beef, tomatoes, water and chipotle chiles; heat to simmering.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together cornmeal, lime juice and brown sugar. Stir into beef mixture in Dutch oven. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until beef is tender.
  • Top individual servings with cheese; serve with yogurt or sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 570 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

FULLY LOADED CHILI



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With lean ground beef, four types of beans and lots of seasonings and toppings, this chili is truly "fully loaded." But those aren't the only heavyweights in here; every serving provides a hefty 26 grams of protein and 11 grams of fiber. -Cynthia Baca, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1-3/4 cups water
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
GARNISHES:
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the beef, onion and pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the water, tomato sauce, beans, cocoa, hot sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon each of sour cream, crushed chips and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

INSTANT POT BEEF CHILI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Classic chili comes together in under an hour in the Instant Pot. Use the sauté function to brown the aromatics and meat, then pressure cook to meld and build that long-simmered flavor. No chili is complete without the toppings--we love sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro!

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 lb ground beef
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup tomato paste
1 can whole peeled tomato
1 can kidney bean, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups chicken stock
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for serving
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until combined, 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and use a potato masher to break up, then add the kidney beans and chicken stock. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Once the timer goes off, set the Instant Pot to quick release.
  • Serve the chili with shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, and sour cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. Different beans have different flavors and textures, so using a mix will give your chili a more complex flavor. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and cannellini beans.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. Chili is a dish that should be full of flavor, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices. Some essential spices for chili include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Add some heat. If you like spicy food, add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to your chili. You can also use a hot sauce or chili paste to taste.
  • Let it simmer. Chili is a dish that benefits from simmering for a long time. This allows the flavors to meld and develop. Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have the time.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, and avocado.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chili a try.

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