Best 7 Moms Perfect Chili Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a warm bowl of chili. With its hearty flavors and aromatic spices, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. Moms Perfect Chili is a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations, and with good reason. Made with fresh ingredients and a blend of seasonings, this chili is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve at a potluck, Moms Perfect Chili is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE, PERFECT CHILI



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Ree Drummond's Simple, Perfect Chili recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network will be a new comfort-food favorite for your family.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup masa harina
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
Shredded Cheddar, for serving
Chopped onions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef in a large pot and throw in the garlic. Cook over medium heat until browned. Drain off the excess fat, and then pour in the tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne. Stir together well, cover, and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes overly dry, add 1/2 cup water at a time as needed.
  • After an hour, place the masa harina in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup water and stir together with a fork. Dump the masa mixture into the chili. Stir together well, and then taste and adjust the seasonings. Add more masa paste and/or water to get the chili to your preferred consistency, or to add more corn flavor. Add the beans and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with shredded Cheddar, chopped onions, tortilla chips and lime wedges.

CLASSIC CHILI



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Mom's homemade chili recipe was the best! She knew just the right ingredients to put her 'stamp' on it. I could eat it with my eyes closed and know it was hers. It amazed me that she could put it together in so little time. -Marjorie Carey, Alamosa, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle, saute green pepper, onions and celery in oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add kidney beans. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes longer. If desired, serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

MOM'S EASY CHILI



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I used Mom's chili recipe and added a few things of my own over the years. I put it together in the crock pot the night before, throw it in the fridge (just the crock), then before leaving for work the next morning I put the crock in the base, plug it in and it's yummy when I get home.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 8h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 green pepper, diced
1/2 cup salsa
1 (20 ounce) can tomato sauce (large)
2 (10 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Put all ingredients in crock pot and stir well.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or high for 4 to 6 hours. I also like to take the lid off the crock pot the last hour or two (when I'm home) to allow some of the water to burn off.

MOM'S CHILI



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Quick, easy, yummy chili from Texas.

Provided by Bailey

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
1 cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, salt, pepper, chili powder and water. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1701.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MOM'S EASY CHILI



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This chili goes together fairly quickly--it only simmers for about 45 minutes to an hour, instead of for several hours like some chili recipes. It makes a good weeknight dinner; I love it best with cornbread, although biscuits are nice, too. Usually by the time the cornbread or biscuits are done, so is the chili.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Beans

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small garlic clove, minced (or use rehydrated dried minced or granulated garlic)
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans (1 can drained and 1 can undrained)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 -2 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
1 bay leaf
shredded cheese (garnish) (optional)
sour cream (garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in saute pan or deep skillet and brown beef. Drain any extra fat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Add onion and celery and saute 3-4 minutes or until onions are just tender.
  • Add beans (with liquid from one can), one can of tomato sauce, chili powder, and bay leaf and stir to combine. If not saucy enough or not tomatoey enough, add another can of tomato sauce.
  • Bring just to a simmer, reduce heat, and simmer down, stirring occasionally, to desired thickness (about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how thick you like it).
  • Serve hot, garnished with cheese and sour cream as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 880.5, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 14, Sugar 7.8, Protein 31.3

MOM'S CROCKPOT CHILI RECIPE



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This Crockpot or Slow Cooker Chili is going to change your life. It is so simple to make, smells absolutely amazing all day long as it cooks, and is so easy.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 onion (diced)
3-4 stalks celery (diced)
15 ounces dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1.25 ounces chili seasoning package
28 ounces diced tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cook hamburger and onion together until hamburger is browned all the way through. Drain grease. Then add to crockpot.
  • Add all remaining ingredients together in crockpot.
  • Cook on High for 3 hours or low for about 6 hours.
  • Pour into bowls. We like to add cheese and corn chips on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOM'S PERFECT CHILI



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Smoky tomato flavors lead the way in this comforting classic. This is the perfect chili recipe in my opinion--it's not so fancy that it's intimidating at all, but it's definitely a step above chili packet recipes and chili beans. Serve topped with desired garnishes, such as jalapeno, green or white white onion, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1 large onion, diced
2 medium poblano peppers, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 cups beef stock
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans: Different beans offer different textures and flavors, so using a mix will give your chili a more complex and satisfying taste.
  • Don't skimp on the spices: Chili is a dish that should be packed with flavor, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount of spices. Chili powder, cumin, and paprika are all essential, and you can also add other spices to your taste, such as cayenne pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Simmer for a long time: The longer you simmer your chili, the more time the flavors will have to develop. Aim to simmer for at least 2 hours, or even longer if you have the time.
  • Add some chocolate: Chocolate may seem like an unusual ingredient for chili, but it actually adds a rich and complex flavor that really enhances the other spices. Use a good-quality dark chocolate, and don't add too much, or it will overpower the other flavors.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. You can also serve it over rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a great starting point for making a delicious chili, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique version. With a little practice, you'll be able to make a chili that everyone will love.

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