Best 5 Hearty Ground Beef Chili Recipes

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Ground beef chili is a hearty, flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great meal to serve on a cold day or to feed a crowd. There are many different recipes for chili, but they all typically include ground beef, tomatoes, beans, and spices. Chili can be made in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and it can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY GROUND BEEF CHILI



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can light red beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red beans, drained
1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
3 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons white vinegar
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

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

BEST DAMN CHILI



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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

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chile pepper, chopped
2 red jalapeno pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle light beer (such as Coors®)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup white wine
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
2 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans (such as Bush's®)
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon ground cumin

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

HEARTY BEEF & BEAN CHILI



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The slow cooker makes this chili ideal for entertaining. A few minutes of prep and then it cooks away while you can attend to other party details. Your guests will really enjoy this nicely seasoned hearty dish.-Jan Wagner-Cuda, Deer Park, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
6 cans (16 ounces each) hot chili beans, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt-free Southwest chipotle seasoning blend
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

GROUND BEEF CHILI



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1 to 2 cups water
1/4 cup chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons steak sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
Additional chopped onion and shredded cheese, optional

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.

HEARTY BEEF CHILI



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Big chunks of beef create a hearty chili slowly simmered for the best mix of flavors.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ Wondra® quick-mixing flour
2 tablespoons oil
4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cornmeal
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place half of the beef and 1 tablespoon of the flour; seal bag and shake to coat. Repeat with remaining beef and flour. In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil until brown on all sides; drain, if desired.
  • Stir in remaining chili ingredients except cornmeal, beans and chiles. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 3 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Stir in cornmeal; cook and stir about 1 minute to thicken. Add beans and chiles; cook until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaves. Serve chili with garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right beef. Ground chuck or sirloin are good choices because they have a good amount of fat, which will help keep the chili moist and flavorful.
  • Brown the beef well. This will help develop its flavor and give the chili a richer color.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will give the chili a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste. Some popular spices to use include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular choices include shredded cheese, sour cream, and diced onions.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a chili recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed.

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