Best 8 Kens Chili Recipes

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Are you on the hunt for a hearty and flavorful chili recipe that will warm your soul on a chilly day? Look no further than Ken's Chili! This beloved dish has captivated taste buds for generations, and with its unique blend of spices, tender meat, and an array of textures, it's no wonder why. Whether you're a chili aficionado or simply seeking a comforting meal, Ken's Chili is sure to leave you craving more. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your senses and satisfy your appetite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KEN'S TEXAS CHILI



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This is a Texas style chili recipe with beans. I have this posted on another site, but thought I would share here as well. Many people on reading the recipe turn up their nose at leaving behind some beef fat in the chili. But, beef suet is a common ingredient in Texas style chili that gives it a unique flavor. This recipe is definately not low fat and low cholesterol. What it is, is real comfort food on a cold day.

Provided by choco chip

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off the fat, but leave approximately 2 Tablespoons of fat in the pan.(The fat will give it that real Texas chili taste) In a small bowl stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and flour. Sprinkle the flour mixture over the meat and reserved fat, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  • Stir the oregano into the meat mixture, then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a low boil. Add the beans, 2 to 3 cans depending on how many beans you like. If you want your chili thinner, do not drain the beans otherwise drain off the liquid. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes then serve.

KEN'S CHILI



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I received this recipe from a co-worker. It has won awards at chili cook offs and is the best chili I have had yet.

Provided by abishop

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, with seeds
1 chipotle pepper
1 (14 ounce) can hot canned chili
2 (14 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 (680 ml) can spaghetti sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Remove casings from sausage and fry in large pot with ground beef.
  • Add minced onion, garlic and the chopped peppers and cook until browned.
  • Add remaining ingredients, simmer and serve.

KELLY'S CHILI



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This is the best chili recipe ever! My friend Kelly taught me how to make it, hence the name. My younger brother loves this recipe so much he makes me make it every two weeks.

Provided by SHREY

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Chicken Chili Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken meat, cut into bite-size pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (15 ounce) cans light red kidney beans, drained, liquid reserved
2 onions, chopped
3 potatoes, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
salt to taste
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
¾ cup fresh corn kernels

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the chicken 10 minutes, or until juices run clear.
  • Transfer chicken to a large pot over medium heat. Pour the tomatoes and kidney bean liquid into the pot. Mix in onions and potatoes. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Mix in kidney beans and corn, and continue cooking 10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 780.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

KEN'S DEER CAMP CHILI



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Make and share this Ken's Deer Camp Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ken K.

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs ground beef
1 lb ground buffalo meat
2 tablespoons oil (I use olive )
1/2 cup chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 large yellow onion
1/2 large green bell pepper
2 large jalapenos
2 (8 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
3 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans
1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can ranch-style beans with jalapenos

Steps:

  • Mix and brown meat in oil , when almost completely browned add diced onion and diced bell pepper , Let cook and finish browning off. Drain meat in strainer that will also retain the vegetables. Mix dry ingredients together and set aside. Add in tomatoes, and water. Stir in dry ingredients and continue to stir and simmer ( 10 minute ) add beans and chopped jalapenos then let simmer on low aprox. 1 to 1 ½ hour You can add more or less cayenne and jalapeno depending on the degree of heat desired. As the recipe is it will not be extremely hot but a little spicy. ( For a little healthier version you can use ground turkey and no fat beans but flavor will not be as rich and hardy. ) I like to put in refrigerator overnight then heat in crock pot or on stove the next day.
  • We love This.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 141.8, Sodium 864.2, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 52.5

KEN'S WHITE CHILI



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

Provided by Tracey Kehne

Categories     Tex Mex

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb great northern bean
5 (3 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
2 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (7 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight.
  • Combine beans, chicken broth, onions and garlic in large pot.
  • Cook (boil, then simmer) for 1 to 2 hours until beans are done. (Do not stir too much or the beans will fall apart).
  • When beans are done, add chicken, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper, lemon juice, and chilies.
  • Simmer for approximately 1 hour.
  • Add grated cheese last. Simmer until cheese is melted; stir or cheese will sink to the bottom and scorch.
  • NOTES.
  • Cooking times are approximate. Basically cook until the beans are done and spices have "soaked in" then cook until cheese melts.
  • Sometimes not all of the chicken broth is necessary.
  • You don't want it too soupy, so I usually add about 4 cans of chicken broth and add the last can as needed.
  • This will make a large pot.
  • Serve with a salad and garlic bread and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 116.1, Sodium 672.8, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 47.8

KEN'S TEXAS CHILI



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This is a Texas style chili recipe with beans. It also uses hamburger rather than chuck. Leaving behind a small amount of the hamburger fat gives it that unique Texas chili taste.

Provided by Ken

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease, reserving 2 tablespoons to remain in the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  • Stir the oregano into the meat mixture, then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the cans of beans. If you like your chili soupy, add only 2 cans of beans, but if you like thick chili, use all three. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1207.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

KENS CAJUN CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS



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Make and share this Kens Cajun Chili Con Carne With Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by egank01

Categories     Cajun

Time 2h45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 dried ancho chiles
3 lbs venison stew meat or 3 lbs lean beef
1 lb andouille sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon ground red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons gumbo file
salt and pepper
10 -12 ounces Mexican tomatoes
1 cup diced onion
1 diced bell pepper
1 lb pre soaked dried red kidney beans
1 (12 ounce) bottle dark beer
2 tablespoons masa corn flour

Steps:

  • Break off stems of chilies and remove seeds. Place chilies in a small saucepan and cover with water. Simmer the chilies for 30 minutes Pour chilies into blender with some to the juice to make a smooth, thin paste. Use as little liquid as possible.
  • In an 8 quart dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown the venison and sausage. Remove and set aside.
  • Place the onions, bell pepper, and spices in the dutch oven and cook over medium heat until the onions are start to clear. Then return the meat to the dutch oven and add the chili puree. Add the bottle of dark beer and beef bullion mixture to cover the meat plus one inch.
  • Cook for 30 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the presoaked kidney beans and cook for another 45 minutes.
  • Then add the masa flour and cook another 20-30 minutes Adjust seasoning at this time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.4, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 718.2, Carbohydrate 57, Fiber 15.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 64.2

KEN'S TEXAS CHILI



Ken's Texas Chili image

This is a Texas style chili recipe with beans. It also uses hamburger rather than chuck. Leaving behind a small amount of the hamburger fat gives it that unique Texas chili taste.

Provided by Ken

Categories     Beef Chili

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
3 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained

Steps:

  • In a stockpot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain off grease, reserving 2 tablespoons to remain in the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and flour. Sprinkle the mixture over the meat, and stir until the meat is evenly coated.
  • Stir the oregano into the meat mixture, then pour in the 2 cans of beef broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then add the cans of beans. If you like your chili soupy, add only 2 cans of beans, but if you like thick chili, use all three. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1207.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chili peppers. This will give your chili a more complex flavor. Some good options include ancho, guajillo, and pasilla peppers.
  • Toast your spices before adding them to the chili. This will help to release their flavor and aroma.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your chili.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make chili, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste.
  • Let your chili simmer for a long time. This will help to develop the flavors and make the chili more tender.
  • Serve your chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, and onions.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a summer cookout. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a chili that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give chili a try. You won't be disappointed!

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