Best 8 Best Easy Chili Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in the captivating realm of chili, a culinary masterpiece that has tantalized palates for centuries. From the traditional all-American classic to innovative fusion creations, our curated collection of chili recipes promises an extraordinary culinary journey. Embark on an epicurean adventure as we unveil the secrets behind each recipe, guiding you through the art of crafting this versatile dish. Whether you prefer the bold and spicy, the smoky and rich, or the comforting and hearty, our comprehensive guide offers a chili recipe tailored to every palate. Ignite your culinary passion and transform your kitchen into a haven of flavors with our expertly crafted chili recipes.

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THE BEST CHILI RECIPE



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This is the best chili recipe! A big pot of ground beef chili loaded with beef and beans is the perfect game day food!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion (diced)
1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder (divided (or to taste))
1 teaspoon cumin
1 green bell pepper (seeded and diced)
14 ½ ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
19 ounces kidney beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
14 ½ ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 cup beer
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
  • In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
  • Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 283 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

EASY BEEF CHILI



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This recipe is for a hearty bean and beef chili. Easy to make and delicious.

Provided by jrcarew

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

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ pounds 80% lean ground beef
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 (16 ounce) package frozen yellow and white whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup brown sugar
3 (1.25 ounce) packages chili seasoning mix
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir until the pepper and onion have softened, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add corn, kidney beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, water, brown sugar, chili seasoning mix, and mustard to the pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, reduce heat to low, and cook until beans are tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1289.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

EASY CHILI I



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If you like spicy and hot you will love this. It will make you say 'yum yum'!

Provided by Danielle Spivey

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

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeno chile peppers
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the ground beef, onion and bell peppers. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the chili powder, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, chile peppers, tomatoes, tomato sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1105.7 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

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

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.

QUICK AND EASY CHILI



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This quick and easy chili recipe can be made in a flash and easily doubled or tripled to satisfy any famished family. You don't have to wait until the weekend to throw it together. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 cup frozen corn
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 6 ingredients; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 947mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

EASIEST EVER CHILI



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This hearty beef chili with green peppers, kidney beans, and chili powder is ready to serve in half an hour.

Provided by Bird's Eye

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Birds Eye®

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) bag Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Chopped Green Peppers & Onions
1 (15.5 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with Recipe Ready Chopped Green Peppers, Onions in medium saucepot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered, 20 minutes.* Serve, if desired with shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 661.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Choose ripe tomatoes, fresh onions and garlic, and flavorful ground beef.
  • Brown the ground beef well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the chili from being greasy. Don't skip this step, even if you're short on time.
  • Use a variety of beans in your chili. This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Add some spice to your chili with chili powder, cumin, and paprika. You can also add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes if you like it really spicy.
  • Simmer the chili for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, diced onions, or chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

With so many delicious chili recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, with beans or without, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So get cooking and enjoy a bowl of hearty, flavorful chili tonight!

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