Best 8 Almost Homemade Chili Recipes

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Chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While homemade chili is often considered the best, it can be time-consuming to make. Fortunately, there are a number of almost homemade chili recipes that can provide you with a delicious and satisfying meal without all the hassle. These recipes typically use a combination of pre-made ingredients, such as canned tomatoes and beans, and fresh ingredients, such as chopped vegetables and ground beef. They can be prepared in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, making them a convenient option for busy weeknights. With so many almost homemade chili recipes available, you're sure to find one that suits your taste and budget.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI



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Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.

Provided by Tobi Hargis

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 ½ cups water
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
  • Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 525.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

HOMEMADE CHILI



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My boys and husband love this. Add some corn chips or Cheddar cheese and it is to die for. I have made this for my husband's work and for church functions and it is always a winner.

Provided by healthy girl

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

Time 4h23m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 puree
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

Steps:

  • 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 puree, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 959 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ALMOST-WENDY'S CHILI



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We've tried for many years, like others, to replicate Wendy's Chili. I've made friends with a local Wendy's franchise manager, and over the past few weeks, we've tried to replicate what we think is Wendy's chili... sorry, but no help on the hot sauce, except for it seems similar to Chinese Hot Sesame Oil, or Hot Chinese Chili Sauce...

Provided by ckensington

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs round steaks, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
48 ounces stewed tomatoes
28 ounces tomato sauce
48 ounces chili beans
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 medium sweet onions, Minced
2 tablespoons garlic, MInced
1 lb tomatillo, Minced
12 ounces beer
2 green peppers, Large, Minced

Steps:

  • Use food processor to mince all ingredients.
  • Melt butter and olive oil.
  • Add minced steak, minced onions, minced garlic, pepper, cumin, and salt.
  • Brown meat, and carmelize onions. Approximately 10 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add minced Tomatillos, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chili powder.
  • Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add one 12oz bottle beer. Continue over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add minced green peppers and Chili Beans.
  • Continue to simmer for minimum of one hour. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 739.8, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 112.2, Sodium 2352, Carbohydrate 78.7, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 17.2, Protein 59.1

MOM'S PERFECT CHILI



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Smoky tomato flavors lead the way in this comforting classic. This is the perfect chili recipe in my opinion--it's not so fancy that it's intimidating at all, but it's definitely a step above chili packet recipes and chili beans. Serve topped with desired garnishes, such as jalapeno, green or white white onion, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1 large onion, diced
2 medium poblano peppers, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 cups beef stock
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

RANDY'S ALMOST FAMOUS CHILI



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I developed this Chili recipe several years ago & I won 2nd place in a local chili contest. It's become a family & friend favorite...my brother-in-law is considered a "chili connoisseur" & he says it's the best he has ever had! One time, a friend's wife ate 5 bowls of it, that I KNOW of.....YIKES!!! Hope you enjoy it, too! BTW....I do NOT put in kidney beans or macaroni, but you do whatever you like. IMO that's a darn good way to ruin chili!!!

Provided by Ackman

Categories     Onions

Time 8h30m

Yield 1 large crockpot, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 -4 lbs ground chuck
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 cups tomato juice
1 (10 ounce) can green chilies, drained & chopped (I use the mild)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 -3 teaspoons hot sauce (I use TRAPPEY'S)

Steps:

  • In a large dutch oven or skillet, melt 2 T. butter flavored CRISCO.
  • Add the first 4 ingredients & season with the LAWRY's.
  • Cook & stir occasionally, until all pink is almost gone & vegetables are soft, but not brown.
  • Drain well.
  • Place in a large crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Using your hands, crush the the whole tomatoes.
  • Stir well.
  • Cook on low setting for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Correct the seasonings to your taste.
  • Best if cooled & reheated the next day.
  • Serve with a crusty bread or corn bread.
  • ENJOY!

BEST HOMEMADE CHILI



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I won a prize of the country fair with this homemade chili recipe! We like our chili hot, so I add lots of red pepper, you can add as much or as little as you like. -Ruby Callander, Elk Grove, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h40m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds ground beef
2 large onions, diced
4 teaspoons chili powder
Crushed dried red pepper flakes to taste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 can (15 ounces, one 29 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef with onions until the beef is brown and the onions are tender; drain. Stir in spices and tomato sauce. , Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Combine flour and vinegar; stir into chili. Simmer another 15 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ALMOST AUTHENTIC CINCINNATI CHILI



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9 @ from Cincinnati and suffers pangs of withdrawal. His favorite is Skyline (personally when I've visited I preferred Goldstar, but that's heresy so don't tell Nick). I've played around with the recipe--it's still not quite perfected, but this is a version we enjoy. The best thing is that it is open to interpretation. Best served over pasta and topped with shredded cheese.

Provided by Katie Kleinhaus

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 quart water
2 lbs ground beef
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves (diced)
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon salt
3 teaspoons ground allspice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 large bay leaves

Steps:

  • Crumble raw (do not brown first) ground beef into the quart of water.
  • Add all of the other ingredients.
  • Simmer uncovered for 1/2 hour.
  • Simmer for another 2 and 1/2 hours covered.
  • Stir occasionally.

ALMOST HEALTHY CHILI



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I keep swearing to my husband that this is halfway healthy and decided to see what the nutritional value actually says. It is very good and not near as spicy as one might think. If you like it hotter, use spicy V8.

Provided by Sara C

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey
46 ounces V8 vegetable juice (may not use all depending on desired consistency)
1 onion, chopped
16 ounces tabasco brand chili sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked macaroni
14 ounces diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 fluid ounce Jack Daniels Whiskey
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Brown ground turkey in skillet (I boil mine).
  • Drain.
  • Add all ingredients into large pot and bring to a boil over medium.
  • Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.9, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 1370.5, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 13, Protein 11.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a great dish to experiment with different flavor profiles. Some popular spices to use include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add some sweetness to your chili. This can help to balance out the spiciness of the chili and make it more palatable. Some good options for adding sweetness include brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
  • Let your chili simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make your chili more flavorful. Simmer your chili for at least 30 minutes, or even longer if you have time.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chili recipe that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give chili a try.

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