Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the "Best Ever Chunky Chili!" This dish, bursting with bold flavors and hearty textures, is sure to become a favorite for any chili enthusiast. With a variety of ingredients and cooking methods to choose from, this article will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to craft a chili that tantalizes your taste buds and satisfies your cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect chunky chili, one that is sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BEST EVER CHUCK WAGON CHILI
A thick and hearty homemade chili with a kick. If you like a thinner chili, add another can of tomato sauce. Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar and buttery crackers. You can't stop at just one bowl!
Provided by Brandy Arnett
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned. Drain off grease, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions, green pepper and habanero pepper until onions are translucent. Remove from heat. Transfer the onion mixture to the pot with the ground beef, and set the heat to medium.
- Add the kidney beans and tomato sauce to the beef mixture, and season with chili powder, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and adjust seasonings to taste if necessary. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 13.4 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1955.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
SLOW-COOKED CHUNKY CHILI
Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it in my freezer at all times so I can quickly warm up bowls on busy days. -Margie Shaw, Greenbrier, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 4h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. If desired, serve with shredded cheese, chopped onion and sour cream. , Freeze option: Before adding toppings, cool chili. Freeze chili and toppings separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Sprinkle with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CHUNKY CHILI
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and saute until softened. Crumble in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add beans and marinara sauce and combine thoroughly. Stir in chili seasoning, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chives.
BEST DAMN CHILI
After years of adjustments I have found a recipe for all to enjoy. Previous ones were either too hot or too mild, this one even was to the liking of my finance who hates chili.
Provided by Danny Jaye
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno peppers, and garlic in the hot oil until softened.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; add Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Crumble bouillon cubes over beef and add beer. Continue to cook , scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, until liquid is hot, about 3 minutes. Stir beef mixture into pepper mixture.
- Stir crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and wine to the beef mixture. Season with chili powder, 2 tablespoons cumin, brown sugar, pepper sauce, basil, paprika, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are very tender and flavors have developed in the chili, about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix kidney beans into beef and vegetables. Continue to simmer until beans are hot, about 30 minutes more.
- Blend sour cream, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in a food processor until smooth. Serve sour cream mixture with chili.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 74.4 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1014.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
THICK & CHUNKY BEEF CHILI
Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your cooking. It's a great way to serve a crowd during the big game or to warm up on a chilly evening. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve 3 tablespoons drippings. , Brown beef in drippings. Add onion; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Return bacon to pan. Stir in the next 12 ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours. , Add beans and heat through. Discard bay leaf. Garnish with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1001mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
CHUNKY BEEF CHILI
Using sirloin and sausage makes this chili especially hearty. Garnish with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapenos, and thinly sliced red onion, as desired.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven (or a heavy 5-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid) over high heat until a drop of water sizzles upon contact. In three batches, cook sirloin until no longer pink; remove each batch with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
- Add sausage, breaking it up into small pieces; add onion and jalapenos. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until sausage and onion are browned, about 5 minutes.
- Return sirloin to pot. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomatoes (with juice), cornmeal, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until sirloin easily breaks apart with a spoon, about 2 hours.
- Stir in beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon and bay leaves. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 25 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g
CHUNKY CHILI
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the salt and pepper to the flour in a bowl and mix. Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper, then toss in the flour. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the meat to the pot and brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Add the garlic and stir. Dump in the tomato sauce, chili powders, cumin and hot sauce and stir to combine. Add the beer, beans and 1 cup hot water. Allow to simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in a small bowl until combined. Set aside.
- Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the chili topped with the chipotle cream. Garnish with the diced red onion and cilantro.
QUICK CHUNKY CHILI
This is a great chili recipe that's more like a soup. The recipe can be easily doubled to make more.
Provided by Sherry Carl
Categories Meat
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown ground beef & onion. Drain.
- Add chili powder & cumin, stir 1 minute.
- Put tomatoes, beans and salsa in a large pot.
- Add ground beef mixture.
- Bring to a boil then simmer 25 minutes.
BEST CHILI EVER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: jalapeño, red bell pepper, yellow onion, ground beef, garlic, bone broth, canola oil, unflavored tomato sauce, water, stewed tomato, honey, cumin, chili powder, oregano, smoked paprika, McCormick® Chili Seasoning, salt and pepper, corn, black beans
Provided by Marina Aria
Categories Lunch
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook down onions & bell pepper in canola oil. Then, add finely minced jalapeno and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add seasonings, bone broth, corn, tomatoes, and beans and cook until fragrant.
- Add cooked ground beef & water.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-2 hours uncovered.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 9 grams
BEST EVER CHUNKY CHILI
This is the best homemade chili recipe ever. A real crowd pleaser; I'll be making enough, in a BIGGER pressure cooker tomorrow, for a "potato bar" party for 65, which inspired me to share the family-sized recipe here (leftovers are wonderful!).
Provided by Sharon Anne
Categories Beans
Time 2h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cover beans with water and bring to a boil; set aside to soak at least 1 hour. Rinse, discarding bean water and recover beans with more water by 2-inches. Season and pressure cook, see tips (or soak overnight, then season and cook for 60-90 min, adding water as necessary).
- Tips: Bring a 5 qt pressure cooker up to 15 lb pressure (PSI, 2nd ring for 2nd generation cookers). Cook 15 minutes @ sea level (adding 1 minute per 1000 ft in altitude) or consult the Ball Blue Book.
- Softening Beans: NEVER add acidic foods (such as tomato products, lemon juice or vinegar) BEFORE the beans are fully softened.
- In a 2nd large stock pot, brown the meat and veggies, add remaining ingredients and softened beans, simmer uncovered 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 839.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 19, Protein 13.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of beans: Different beans offer different flavors and textures, so using a variety will create a more complex and interesting chili.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different chili powders: There are many different chili powders available, each with its own unique flavor. Experiment until you find one that you like.
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible: Fresh ingredients will give your chili the best flavor. If you can, use fresh tomatoes, onions, and peppers.
- Brown the meat before adding it to the chili: Browning the meat will help to develop its flavor and give the chili a richer color.
- Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
- Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings for chili include cheese, sour cream, onions, and cilantro.
Conclusion:
This chili recipe is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give this chunky chili a try.
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