Best 8 Semi Homemade Chili Recipes

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Have you ever dreamt of a meal that is quick to prepare and requires minimal effort? If yes, then "semi-homemade chili" might be your answer! This hearty and flavorful dish combines the convenience of store-bought ingredients with the satisfaction of home-cooked taste. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delicious semi-homemade chili that will satisfy your cravings without breaking a sweat.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

THE BEST SEMI HOMEMADE CHILI



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This hearty chili has THREE different kinds of beans, corn and green chilies. The perfect pantry chili!

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
2 (11 ounce) cans shoepeg corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
11 ounces V8 Juice
2 envelopes ranch salad dressing mix
2 envelopes taco seasoning
Assorted Toppings: green onion, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook beef, onion, salt and pepper until meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomatoes with chilies, juice, ranch mix and taco mix.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 hour occasionally stirring.

CHUNKY CHILI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium sweet onion, very finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cans red kidney beans, drained
1 jar marinara meat sauce (recommended: Paul Newman's)
1 package chili seasoning, minus 1 tablespoon reserved for rolls (recommended: Shilling's)
Shredded cheese, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
Minced chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and saute until softened. Crumble in the ground beef and cook until browned. Add beans and marinara sauce and combine thoroughly. Stir in chili seasoning, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon into individual bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chives.

GOOD, EASY TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHILI



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This is my mother's recipe that she has perfected over the years. She has won many a chili competitions with it. It is very good reheated for lunches and snacks.

Provided by Noodles

Categories     Meat

Time 3h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef (for vegetarians you can substitute tofu for the ground beef and it turns out good.)
1 green pepper
1 onion
1 head garlic
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes or 4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chili beans
1/2 cup chili powder
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/16-1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on desired spicyness. don't add much more than this it gets real hot)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown meat (drain grease).
  • Cut up vegetables.
  • Put everything in a pot and boil on stove around 3 hours covered(crock pots also work, but I've found it doesn't turn out as good. It is always better heated up the next day).
  • That's it.

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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This chili is great, with or without the hamburger. I got it off another web site. It is easy to make and tastes great. I halved the recipe and it still made a lot.

Provided by Lighthouse Rita

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 qt., 36-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs hamburger
24 ounces onions, chopped (3 cups)
24 ounces green peppers, chopped (3 cups)
8 tablespoons butter
70 ounces chopped tomatoes (2x28oz. + 1x14oz.cans)
5 teaspoons chili powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2-1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (40 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger in skillet, remove from grease and place into 4 quart saucepan.
  • Cook onions and green peppers in left over grease or butter.
  • Add to hamburger.
  • Add butter (melted), tomatoes and spices. (not sure butter is needed).
  • Cook on low-medium heat for about 45 minutes.
  • Add kidney beans with juice from cans. (I used about half the juice).
  • Cook for another 15 minutes or just until beans start to split open. (Took way longer than 15 minutes for me).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 32.1, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 2.9, Protein 14.2

SEMI-HOMEMADE CHILI



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Busy days don't always give you time to make everything from scratch. This is delicious chili using a bit of a shortcut. Cook completely on the stovetop, or finish in the crock pot.

Provided by Jenni K @AnCsMom

Categories     Chili

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pound(s) ground beef
1 cup(s) onion, diced
1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic
1/8-1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) chili seasoning of choice (i used tastefully simple's "wahoo! chili" blend)
1 package(s) bear creek "darn good" chili mix
2 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste
7 cup(s) hot water
2 can(s) (4 oz) diced green chiles, or diced jalepenos (if you want spicier)
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can(s) (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, and seasonings. Drain.
  • Add water and bring to a boil. Whisk in tomato paste and Bear Creek chili mix.
  • Stir in tomatoes, beans, and green chiles.
  • Either reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or pour into a crock pot and cook on low for 2-4 hours. Top with cheese and sour cream to serve, if desired.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHILI RECIPE



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The Best Homemade Chili (in our opinion) made with ground beef, tomatoes, beans, peppers and other seasonings for a flavorful meal everyone will love.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles (1 can)
16 ounces tomato sauce (2 (8 ounce cans))
2 Tablespoons cumin
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
14 ounces kidney beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
14 ounces black beans (1 can, rinsed and drained)
1 cup water
shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
avocado (for topping)
sour cream (for topping)

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef, onion, jalapeño and green pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is cooked.
  • Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, add beans and water, then cover and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve hot and top with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 668 mg, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Opt for fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure a delicious chili. If possible, choose organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Brown the ground beef well: Browning the ground beef adds depth of flavor to the chili. Cook it over medium-high heat until it's no longer pink.
  • Use a variety of beans: Different types of beans offer different flavors and textures to the chili. Try using a combination of black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add plenty of spices: Spices are essential for creating a flavorful chili. Use a combination of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Let the chili simmer: Simmering the chili allows the flavors to develop and meld together. Let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, or even longer for a richer flavor.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings. Popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these semi-homemade chili recipes offer a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful chili that will satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try!

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