Best 7 Grandpas Favorite Chili Recipes

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When the weather gets cold, there's nothing better than a big bowl of hearty, flavorful chili. And when it comes to chili, there are few recipes more beloved than Grandpa's Favorite Chili. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations, and it's always a hit at potlucks, tailgates, and family gatherings. But what makes Grandpa's Favorite Chili so special? It's all in the combination of ingredients and the way they're cooked together. A rich beef broth, tender chunks of meat, and a variety of spices and vegetables come together to create a chili that's both comforting and satisfying.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDPA RON'S AWESOME THREE-BEAN CHILI



Grandpa Ron's Awesome Three-Bean Chili image

I've been making this recipe for the family for many years. It's a great winter time warm up and makes a meal in itself.

Provided by Ron

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

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pounds ground beef
3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 large white onions, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup light brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
½ cup chopped onion, or to taste
1 dash hot pepper sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix beer, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, red beans, kidney beans, 2 chopped onions, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, brown sugar, garlic, chili seasoning mix, cornstarch, and mustard into ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring frequently, until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion, and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1060.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

GRANDPAS HOMEMADE CHILI



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Grandpa Bob's home made chili

Provided by [email protected]

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Ground beef browned
1 15.5-oz can Gv red beans undrained
1 15.5-oz can Gv chili beans undrained
1 15.5-oz can Pinto beans undrained
1 can (8 oz) Tomato sauce
1 10-oz can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies
1 package Gv hot chili seasoning

Steps:

  • Browned ground beef. Drain, add chili seasoning and Rot-Tel diced tomatoes and chilies, and tomato sauce (I use with roasted garlic) mix well. In slow cooker add red beans, kidney beans, chili beans, ground beef mixture. Slow cook 1 hour

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 38.4542816867867 g, Carbohydrate 23.3351082503867 g, Cholesterol 113.3980925 mg, Fiber 7.0391910888546 g, Protein 31.16690411056 g, SaturatedFat 14.4593271835067 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (308g), Sodium 294.828867253333 mg, Sugar 16.2959171615321 g, TransFat 9.79531055996 g

THE BEST CHILI



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There are a thousand ways to make chili, but this is the quintessential, totally classic version. We used ground beef, kidney beans and the perfect blend of spices. You can slather it on hot dogs and burgers or serve it as a dip, but it can surely stand on its own. Chances are, you have everything you need right in your pantry. Top it with your favorite garnishes and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

AMERICA'S FAVORITE CHILI



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 2h45m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds ground sirloin or chuck
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 medium white onions, diced
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 3/4 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon demi-glace (concentrated beef stock )
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 15-ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, pickled jalapenos and shredded aged yellow Cheddar, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add oil. Add beef and sprinkle with baking powder. Brown beef, stirring to break up into smaller chunks, until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove beef to a bowl.
  • Add onions to pot and turn heat down to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chile powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne and oregano and cook for another 2 minutes to bloom. Add garlic and saute for 30 more seconds. Add beef stock, demi-glace, tomatoes and beans. Add beef back in along with any reserved juices and simmer, partially covered and stirring frequently, for 2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with scallions, cilantro, sour cream, pickled jalapenos and aged Cheddar.

GRANDPA'S CHILI



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Not my grandpa's chili, but a family favorite of a co-worker of mine. Since I made this chili, I never went back to my own family recipe!

Provided by jeswes54

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried celery leaves
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 dash red pepper powder
1 dash paprika
3/4 cup catsup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onions in a skillet; drain off fat. Add all other ingredients, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Let stand in refrigerator for 24 hours. Reheat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 18.1

GRANDMA'S CHILI



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This is a hand-me-down from my Grandma. I like it because it doesn't have kidney beans and it has a bit of a sweet taste. It's a brown chili not a red one - no tomatoes.

Provided by scootegyrl

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can baked beans
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the onion and green bell pepper and saute for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Next, add the beans, mushrooms, brown sugar and chili powder to taste. Mix together well, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes to 1 hour or more, depending on how much time you have and how thick you like your chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 192.9 mg, Fat 60.8 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 43.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.6 g, Sodium 652 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GRANDPA'S NO-NONSENSE CHILI



Grandpa's No-Nonsense Chili image

This is my variation on the delicious chili my grandfather used to make. It was the only thing he could cook (besides hot dogs), but he certainly did it right. Make sure you have a large pot to cook it in, 'cause it makes enough to have some now and freeze some for later.

Provided by killrthm

Categories     Turkey Breasts

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean ground beef
1 -1 1/2 lb extra lean ground turkey
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans
1 large yellow sweet onion, rough chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large green pepper, diced
3 -4 stalks celery, chopped
4 fresh garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1/2 cup ketchup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot or dutch oven, heat oil until hot. Add onion and garlic, cooking until the onions are opaque.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the ground beef, ground turkey and salt and pepper to taste. Using a wooden spoon, work the ground beef and turkey until it is in small pieces. Add the celery and green pepper. Allow to cook for about four minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • Add the chili powder, cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper. Add both cans of tomatoes and all of the beans. Add the ketchup and the tomatoe juice.
  • Reduce heat to low or medium low and allow to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 65.3, Sodium 762.3, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 15.9, Sugar 12.7, Protein 34.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers. This will give your chili a complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and chipotle peppers.
  • Toast your spices before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more aromatic.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add anything you like to your chili, such as vegetables, beans, or meat.
  • Let your chili simmer for a long time. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.

Conclusion:

Grandpa's Favorite Chili is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its rich, flavorful broth and tender meat, this chili is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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