Best 6 The First Chili We Ever Made Recipes

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In the realm of culinary explorations, the pursuit of crafting the perfect chili, a dish bursting with bold flavors and comforting aromas, is a culinary journey that captivates food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventure, the first chili you create holds a special place in your culinary repertoire. It represents the foundation of your chili-making expertise, the starting point from which your culinary skills and taste preferences evolve. This article aims to guide you through the process of creating that first chili, providing essential tips, ingredient suggestions, and step-by-step instructions to ensure a delicious and memorable experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI



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This recipe is a combination of 2 recipes and it's Delicious. Not too HOT and Not too MILD. Just right for a real Chili LOVER! Great on a COLD winter Day!

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (12 ounce) cans pink kidney beans (drained)
2 (12 ounce) cans chili hot beans (do not drain these)
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 large onion (diced)
1 small green pepper, diced (optional)
1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence (optional) or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons medium chili powder or 2 (1 1/4 ounce) envelopes chili seasoning mix
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can campbell's tomato soup (do not add water)
1 cup Heinz ketchup
1/2 cup sugar (keeps the tomato sauce from being so tangy)
2 lbs ground chuck (cooked and drained of all grease, I cook my Onions and Peppers with my Meat and then add the spices)

Steps:

  • Cook the ground chuck, onions, & pepper until done.
  • Add spices to the mixture and mix well.
  • Place in a LARGE Soup kettle and add the Beans, Tomatoes and Sauce. Stir, then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cook on LOW to MED heat (no higher) for around 20 minutes, making sure you stir the bottom. (Beans may stick).
  • Serve with Mexican Cornbread or Crackers.
  • Enjoy!

THE FIRST CHILI WE EVER MADE



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This was the first chili recipe my husband and I tried,back in 1985,and ate it for years.It came from an old cooking show called Cooking Now, with Chef Franco Palumbo.(I'm really dating myself here!)We eventually ditched on the stew meat when we found we could get coarse-ground chuck at a local butchers. It's very easy,and very tasty...hey, I'll have to try it again! (We used to chill it by putting the pot outside- covered,of course!)

Provided by HEP MEP

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup oil
2 lbs beef chuck steaks or 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 -2 jalapeno, diced (optional)
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown beef in hot oil- remove.
  • Saute onion,peppers, and garlic in remaining oil.
  • Add beef and stir in remaining ingredients- heat to boiling,then simmer, partially covered until meat is tender,about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Skim surface grease or chill several hours to remove grease.
  • Reheat until warm and bubbling.

THE BEST CHILI



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There are a thousand ways to make chili, but this is the quintessential, totally classic version. We used ground beef, kidney beans and the perfect blend of spices. You can slather it on hot dogs and burgers or serve it as a dip, but it can surely stand on its own. Chances are, you have everything you need right in your pantry. Top it with your favorite garnishes and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your chili the best flavor.
  • Brown the meat before adding it to the chili. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from becoming tough.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make chili, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
  • Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, onions, and jalapenos.

Conclusion:

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it's also a relatively inexpensive meal to make. Whether you're a chili novice or a seasoned pro, I encourage you to try one of the recipes in this article. You won't be disappointed!

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