Best 8 Family Friendly Chili Recipes

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Creating a family-friendly chili is a fun and rewarding experience, allowing you to gather around the table and share a delicious meal with your loved ones. Whether you're a seasoned chili cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to make a chili that everyone will enjoy. Chili is a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit any taste, from mild and comforting to spicy and bold. It is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and can be easily tailored to suit dietary restrictions. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's get started on creating the perfect family-friendly chili!

Let's cook with our recipes!

FAMILY-FAVORITE CHILI



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This kid-friendly chili recipe is done in just 10 minutes and is downright delicious every time. Serve up something cozy for fall that everyone around your table will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 cups Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed tomato soup
1 soup can water
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook beef in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg

FAMILY FRIENDLY CHILI



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Great chili for the whole family including kids. Not too spicy and has the right amount of beans. Also "hides" a lot of veggies. Add more chili powder to make it more spicy. This is a big recipe, so great to make ahead and freeze for future meals

Provided by mccu4374

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 celery ribs, diced
2 green peppers, diced
1 zucchini, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. Place a large pot over med-high heat.
  • 2. Cook meat until browned, drain in a colander and put aside.
  • 3. In same pot, sautee the onion in the oil for 3-4 minute.
  • 4. Add garlic, celery, green peppers and zucchini and sautee for another 5 to 8 minutes.
  • 5. Mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and onion powder together.
  • 6. Add the spice mix to the veggies and stir to combine well.
  • 7. Add the meat back into the pot and stir.
  • 8. Add the remaining ingredients (kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar). Still to combine.
  • 9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.

FAMILY-PLEASING TURKEY CHILI



Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili image

My children really love this recipe, and it's become one of their favorite comfort foods. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are wonderful! -Sheila Christensen, San Marcos, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-3/4 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional toppings: Reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder. , Cover and cook on low until heated through, 4-5 hours. If desired, serve with toppings., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MY BEST KID-FRIENDLY CHILI



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The husband and I love chili, and love it spicy! But cooking for 3 little children requires me to tone it down for their taste buds. We like to add a few dashes of Sriracha® or fresh chopped jalapeno and onion to make up for the missing heat. The kids are partial to goldfish crackers on top! But as with any chili, feel free to top it with your favorites. If you are lucky enough to live near an Italian market, the salsiccia is best in our opinion. If not, then you can sub another kind of ground Italian sausage. It may be light on spice, but full of flavor!

Provided by kaylabneedham

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

Time 2h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 green bell pepper
1 pound ground beef sirloin
1 pound ground salsiccia sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, undrained
1 cup brewed coffee
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup ground cumin
¼ cup chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup water, or as needed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place green bell pepper on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil bell pepper in the oven, turning every 5 minutes, until skin is blackened and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Transfer roasted pepper to a resealable plastic bag; seal and set aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and ground sausage in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer ground meat to a bowl.
  • Heat olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in the hot oil until onions are translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove roasted pepper from the plastic bag and peel off the blackened layer; chop the pepper. Add chopped bell pepper, ground meat mixture, chili beans, coffee, green chiles, cocoa powder, cumin, and chili powder to the onion mixture; stir well. Simmer, stirring frequently, until warmed, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir crushed tomatoes and water into chili; season with salt. Bring to boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes. Remove cover and simmer until chili is thickened, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1169.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

FAMILY FAVORITE CHILI



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The name says it all...this has always been my family's favorite, even though there are a lot of shortcuts. It is simple to make, tasty and fast. What else can you ask for? To serve, I ladle it into a large bowl and garnish it with lots of shredded cheddar cheese and jalapenos. I insert tortilla chips all around the edge of the bowl for either scooping up some of the chili with (nacho-style) or eating along with the chili itself.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Beans

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages hot chili seasoning mix
1 cup water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
shredded cheddar cheese
pickled jalapeno pepper
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven over medium heat, brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in chili seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, and kidney beans.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When serving, garnish with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices. Serve with tortilla chips.

KIDS' FAVORITE CHILI



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This third-generation hearty chili is a family favorite. It's a sweet and easy chili that's sure to warm up the whole family on those chilly fall nights. -Terri Keeney, Greeley, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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

SLOW-COOKER FAMILY-FAVORITE CHILI



Slow-Cooker Family-Favorite Chili image

With just twenty minutes of prep time in the morning, you can set yourself up to come home to the inviting fragrance-not to mention flavor-of home-cooked crockpot chili. The slow-cooking perfectly combines the beef, beans and tomatoes for hearty, satisfying bowls of warm chili goodness.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 1/4 cups, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips for Making a Delicious and Family-Friendly Chili:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to create a delicious chili. This includes using lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices.
  • Brown the beef well: Browning the beef well helps to develop flavor and create a rich, savory base for the chili.
  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans adds texture and flavor to the chili. Some popular beans to use include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: Vegetables add sweetness, texture, and nutrients to the chili. Some popular vegetables to use include onions, peppers, carrots, and celery.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is a key component of the chili, so it's important to use a flavorful broth. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season the chili well: Chili should be well-seasoned with a variety of spices. Some popular spices to use include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes: Simmering the chili for at least 30 minutes helps to develop the flavors and create a rich, thick chili.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, sour cream, onions, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Making a delicious and family-friendly chili is easy when you follow these tips. With a little planning and effort, you can create a chili that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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