Best 7 Homemade Chili Beans From Scratch Recipes

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Homemade chili beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made from scratch, they are a healthier and more flavorful option than canned chili beans. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making your own chili beans at home, using simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. You'll learn how to choose the right beans, prepare them properly, and cook them with a variety of spices and seasonings to create a delicious and hearty chili bean dish that can be enjoyed on its own or used as an ingredient in other recipes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH



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Navy beans, molasses, and maple syrup combine to make this classic dish at home.

Provided by wkndyummychef

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 15h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dried navy beans
4 cups water
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
  • Place the beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir the ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Once the beans have simmered for 1 hour, drain, and reserve the cooking liquid. Pour the beans into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and stir in the chopped onion and the molasses sauce. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking liquid so the sauce covers the beans by 1/4 inch.
  • Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and cook 6 hours longer. Stir the beans after they have cooked for 3 hours. Once the beans are tender and the sauce has reduced and is sticky, remove from the oven, stir, recover, and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

PINTO BEAN CHILI



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Cumin and chili powder season this traditional chili from Sandy Dilatush of Denver, Colorado. Quesadillas on the side make this Southwestern soup a meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLAS:
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
12 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 teaspoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787 calories, Fat 34g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

TEXAS CHILI - REAL MADE-FROM-SCRATCH



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This is true Texas Chili. Lots of meat, NO BEANS, and a nice sweet, slow burn. The only not "from scratch" ingredient is the V-8 juice...which can be substituted with tomato sauce. It's a family & friend favorite -- I hope you enjoy!

Provided by AliciaCinATX

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 lbs ground beef (the thicker the grind, the better)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
4 cups chicken stock
1 large onion (I like red for the sweetness)
1 head garlic
1 jalapeno
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (hickory or mesquite)
1 (6 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups v- 8 vegetable juice (or other vegetable juice)
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 -4 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon beef bouillon (fully dissolved)
4 -5 tablespoons chili powder
1 lime, juice of, only
1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
salt
pepper
sour cream
extra-sharp cheddar cheese
saltine crackers

Steps:

  • **A lot of the measurements are to taste.**.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven with some E.V. Olive Oil. Once hot, reduce heat to medium high & sauté garlic & onions until fragrant & slightly brown.
  • Add meat & brown.
  • Slowly add all of the liquids: V-8 Juice, Chicken Stock, dissolved Beef Bouillon, Liquid Smoke, Molasses, & Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • Reduce heat to low & simmer for 5 -10 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes.
  • Add the spices: Chili Powder, Salt, Pepper, Cayenne, Cumin, & Allspice.
  • Cover Dutch oven & simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Continue simmering until chili becomes thick & hearty (about an hour or more).
  • Be sure to taste throughout cooking process & feel free to add to the chili.
  • If chili becomes too salty, chop a potato into 8 large chunks & place into chili. The potatoes will absorb the extra salt.
  • Serve chili in bowls and dress with a fine layer of grated cheddar cheese, a dollop (spoonful) of sour cream, and serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 107.6, Sodium 791.1, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 12.1, Protein 34.9

EASY HOMEMADE CHILI



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Easy homemade chili. Goes great with cornbread or over corn chips for a chili pie! I like to use spicy pinto beans.

Provided by Tobi Hargis

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 ½ cups water
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the beef and onion and saute until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add the stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, beans and water.
  • Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and ground black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 17.9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 525.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

HOMEMADE CHILI



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My boys and husband love this. Add some corn chips or Cheddar cheese and it is to die for. I have made this for my husband's work and for church functions and it is always a winner.

Provided by healthy girl

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

Time 4h23m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1 cup water
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 tablespoons mild chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, water, green chile peppers, chili powder, salt, cumin, and black pepper.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 959 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

CHILI FROM SCRATCH



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Healthy and delicious. I skipped the meat entirely, and it was still terrific. Recipe courtesy of health.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Beans

Time P1DT8h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb turkey (not a combination) or 1 lb ground beef (not a combination)
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups tomatoes, chopped (diced canned are fine, don't bother to drain)
1 -2 chile (seeded and minced)
1 lb dried pinto beans (rinsed and picked over and soaked if desired) or 1 lb kidney bean (rinsed and picked over and soaked if desired)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • When it's hot, add the ground meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Adjust the heat so it sizzles steadily, and cook, stirring occasionally to break it up until the meat browns all over (5 to 10 minutes).
  • Add the onion, and cook, stirring once in a while, until it softens and turns brown (3 to 5 minutes).
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes fragrant (another minute).
  • Add the tomatoes, chili, and beans to the pot, along with enough water to cover everything by 2 or 3 inches.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the mixture bubbles steadily, but not furiously, and cover.
  • Cook, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
  • After that, stir the chili every 20 minutes or so and adjust the heat so it continues to bubble gently.
  • Add more water, 1/2 cup at a time, if the chili starts to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • When the beans begin to soften (30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of bean and whether you or not you soaked them), sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adding water if the pot looks too dry, until the beans are quite tender but still intact. This will take about the same amount of time as it took for them to soften.
  • When the beans are very tender, taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 48.2, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.6

CHILI



Chili image

This bean-rich, ground beef chili will not only be delicious today, but it might even taste better tomorrow. Adjust the red pepper sauce to your own preference, and be sure to serve this easy chili recipe with plenty of optional toppings, including chopped black olives, fresh limes, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes.
  • Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover; cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in kidney beans. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to reduce the cooking time and makes them more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans, adds flavor and texture to the chili.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the chili helps to develop their flavor.
  • Use a good quality chili powder: The chili powder is the key ingredient in chili, so it's important to use a good quality powder.
  • Add a variety of spices: In addition to chili powder, you can add other spices to the chili, such as cumin, oregano, 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 thicken the chili.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

Homemade chili beans from scratch is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give homemade chili beans a try.

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