Best 7 Grandmas Chili Recipes

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Comforting, hearty, and bursting with flavor, grandma's chili is a beloved dish that holds a special place in our culinary history. This classic recipe passed down through generations, carries with it a warm nostalgia and the essence of home cooking. Whether you're a seasoned chili aficionado or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on this culinary journey will lead you to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate grandma's chili, a dish that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.

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GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE CHILI



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Grandma's Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food! She had a way with her recipes that brought everyone to the table and left them happy and satisfied. She even converted a die-hard chili hater with this recipe!

Provided by Amanda Rettke-iamhomesteader.com

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 yellow onion (chopped fine)
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, (roughly drained)
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef, chopped onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir drained ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and chili seasoning together in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender and chili is heated through. (15-20 minutes)
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S CHILI



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This is my maternal grandmother's recipe for chili. It's not hot, but very flavorful and extremely easy to make!

Provided by sgrishka

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef (ground chuck preferred)
1 cup onion (about 1 medium) chopped
3 cloves garlic (up to 4 cloves), minced
1 cup bell pepper green or red (about 1 large) chopped
1 28-oz can diced tomatoes (or two 14 oz cans)
1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder more or less to taste
1 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1 15.5-oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic, and bell pepper in large dutch oven or stew pot set over medium-high heat until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients except beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans; heat through. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop more. Serve with cornbread and bread -n- butter pickles, or top with your favorite chili toppings. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 6.16342020164018 g, Carbohydrate 34.50344237558 g, Cholesterol 60.100675 mg, Fiber 11.527826998048 g, Protein 30.5615000912559 g, SaturatedFat 2.41113554864009 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (542g), Sodium 1032.91483193 mg, Sugar 22.975615377532 g, TransFat 2.13462845367009 g

GRANDMA'S CHILI



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This is my grandma's chili recipe. It's not hot, but very tasty. I've even served it to people who said they didn't like chili, but they all liked this dish.

Provided by Team 118Group

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 and ½ pounds ground beef, chuck preferred
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 small-medium onion, diced
2 large cans peeled whole tomatoes, blended
2 cans dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 to 2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons regular chili powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
to taste, salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Season the beef with salt and pepper, and brown over medium-high heat in a 5 to 6 quart dutch oven or stew pot. Add the onion and green pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 24 hours for a more complex flavor. Top with shredded cheddar, crackers, or your favorite chili topping.

GRANDMA PRENTICE'S CHILI SAUCE



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Old family recipe. Great for topping on eggs or just about any sandwich.

Provided by Chef Jaybo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 7h30m

Yield 112

Number Of Ingredients 11

25 tomatoes, chopped
10 onions, cut into chunks
1 quart apple cider vinegar
6 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
5 chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 green chile pepper, chopped with the seeds
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix tomatoes, onions, apple cider vinegar, green bell peppers, seeded chopped chile peppers, sugar, unseeded chopped chile pepper, salt, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Ladle enough of the tomato mixture into the pitcher of a blender to fill to about 3/4-full; blend until smooth. Pour blended mixture into a large pot. Repeat blending until entire mixture has been pureed.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until thickened, 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 65.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRANDMA'S SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI



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This is a simple crowd pleasing recipe that can sit in a slow cooker until it is time to serve.

Provided by sellitman

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (19 ounce) can black bean soup
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian baked beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes in puree
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine black bean soup, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, baked beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper and celery. Season with garlic, chili powder, parsley, oregano and basil. Cook for at least two hours on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 13.2 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 965.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

GRANDMA'S CHILI



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The "new" Recipezaar has cut off about half of my directions after step 3 during the switch. sad. sorry to any new readers. Maybe I'll have time to come back and make corrections someday, though I rarely frequent this site now because of how much more difficult it is to navigate. this is a passed down, tried and true chili recipe. i always get a ton of compliments on it. serving ideas: cheese, fritos, cornbread, saltine crackers (we love them all -- depending on our mood!)... note -- this is one of those recipes that comes from my brain and test tastes. :) so a couple of notes: -- i have found that Lawry's chili seasoning gives the best overall taste. and plus, that's just the way grandma made it! -- i use any where from one to two pounds of meat and adjust the ingredients accordingly. -- i often use nearly 1 and 1/2 packets of chili seasoning, especially if the meat portion is on the heavy side. -- i often use some of the stewed tomato juice and chili bean juice to help add flavor.

Provided by gypsysoul

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (8 ounce) packet chili seasoning mix
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 onion
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut into small pieces
chili powder
salt
pepper
sugar
flour

Steps:

  • brown hamburger and onion.
  • add salt and pepper, seasoning to taste. add chili seasoning, and a dash of chili powder; stir.
  • transfer to a large pot and add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, beans, water (to desired thickness, about 1/2 cup), flour (about a tablespoon), and sugar (about a tablespoon).

GRANDMA'S CHILI



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Make and share this Grandma's Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tish Cramer

Categories     Beans

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 clove garlic, crushed or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
salt & pepper
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can peeled & chopped tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onions together.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • Simmer on low heat for 2 hours or in the crockpot on low for 6 hours stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 949.1, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 12.4, Protein 35.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the chili will be. Look for fresh, ripe tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Use good quality ground beef or turkey, and flavorful spices.
  • Brown the meat well: Browning the meat adds a lot of flavor to the chili. Be sure to brown it in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans add different flavors and textures to chili. Try using a combination of kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and/or Great Northern beans.
  • Add plenty of spices: Chili is all about the spices. Be sure to use a generous amount of chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Simmer the chili for a long time: The longer the chili simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer it for at least 1 hour, or even longer if you have time.

Conclusion:

Chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a very versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like it mild or spicy, with or without beans, there is a chili recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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