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.

Kenneth Varney
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This is the best chili I've ever had! It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Prajwal Budhathoki
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.


ishmael malaza
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Mehar Badha
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rokonuzzaman Rokon
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This chili is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of spices and flavors. I highly recommend it.


Free fire Khan
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often add some chopped green peppers and onions to give it a little extra flavor.


Junaid jamali
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This is the best chili I've ever had! It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Nthabiseng Maphumulo
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.


Sultana Raziya
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Virk Virk
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I'm not a big fan of chili, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shatta Moni
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This chili is a must-try! It's the perfect combination of spices and flavors. I highly recommend it.


Shabey JayAye
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I love this chili! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often add some chopped green peppers and onions to give it a little extra flavor.


Tara The Fox (Tara)
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This is the best chili I've ever had! It's so flavorful and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Kedir Kedir
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I made this chili for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe.


Yaseen Zohree
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This chili is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are perfect and it's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


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