Cozy up with a bowl of hearty goodness as we delve into the world of basic ground beef chili. This classic comfort food is a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a chili aficionado or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will walk you through the essential steps and ingredients needed to create a chili that's both satisfying and delicious.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BEEF CHILI
This recipe is for a hearty bean and beef chili. Easy to make and delicious.
Provided by jrcarew
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir until the pepper and onion have softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Add corn, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, water, brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, and mustard to the pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to low, and cook until beans are tender, about 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1289.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
BEST BEEF CHILI
Everyone needs a recipe for classic ground beef chili. Make this one your go-to! Featuring corn, peppers, tomatoes, and beans, it makes enough to freeze for later.
Provided by Sally Vargas
Categories Dinner Soup Stew 1-Pot Freezer-friendly Make-ahead
Time 1h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Purée and add the tomatoes: In a blender, pulse the tomatoes and their juices for 5 seconds to break them up. Add them to the pot with the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the beans and corn: Add the beans and corn and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until hot. Taste and add more salt or chili powder, if you like.
- Serve with garnishes: Set out bowls of your favorite garnishes for serving. This chili keeps for about a week, covered, in the refrigerator and up to 3 months when frozen.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 567 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 29 g, ServingSize 8 to 12 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BASIC GROUND BEEF CHILI
Make and share this Basic Ground Beef Chili recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dan C.
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brown Ground Beef and drain.
- Add Beans, tomatoes and soup.
- Add spice`s and simmer for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 952, Carbohydrate 56.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 10.5, Protein 29.3
SIMPLE, PERFECT CHILI
Ree Drummond's Simple, Perfect Chili recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network will be a new comfort-food favorite for your family.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
- After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.
HEARTY GROUND BEEF CHILI
After searching through several recipes, I decided to put this recipe together by using my favorite ingredients. The resulting ground beef chili is flavorful and hearty. It's excellent when served with homemade cornbread.
Provided by Krysie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pot until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Add onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir diced tomatoes, light red beans, dark red beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, and chili powder into the meat mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer until chili has started to thicken, about 1 hour. Season with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Garnish with Cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1001.6 mg, Sugar 5 g
GROUND BEEF CHILI
Everyone who tastes my chili comments that it is restaurant-quality. It's especially good with homemade corn bread. I have always loved to cook, and I enjoy developing original recipes like this one. -Shannon Wright Erie, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a stockpot, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain., Stir in the beans, tomato puree, salsa, tomatoes, broth, water, seasonings and, if desired, browning sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness. If desired, garnish with chopped onion and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
BUSH'S QUICK AND EASY GROUND BEEF CHILI
This a delicious and simple recipe to make, using several prepared ingredients from the grocery store. It couldn't be any easier and is a good dish to make on a cold winter's night.
Provided by TasteTester
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel onion, chop coarsely and divide chopped pieces in half. Preheat large saucepan on medium-high for 2-3 minutes. Place beef, chili powder, seasoned salt, pepper and one-half of the onions in the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, or until meat is brown and no pink remains.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, including remaining one-half of the onions. Bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce heat to low; cook 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 88.5, Sodium 714.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 33.8
EASY BEEF CHILI
No beans in this hearty ground beef-based chili! The meat is cooked with aromatics, then amped up with fire-roasted tomatoes, chili powder, and cocoa.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 50m
Yield Serves 6 to 8; Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
- Return pot to medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook until onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add chili powder, cocoa, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes, broth, and cooked beef. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until thickened slightly, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with sour cream and chives.
CLASSIC CHILI
Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the chili. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Brown the beef well. This will help to develop the flavor of the chili.
- Use a variety of spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. Some common spices used in chili include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chili. Feel free to add your own unique ingredients and flavors.
- Let the chili simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors and make the chili more tender.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some common toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapeños.
Conclusion:
Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold day. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed!
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