Best 11 Easy Chili Size Recipes

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**Savor the Hearty Delight of Chili: A Culinary Journey through Variants and Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with chili, a versatile dish that tantalizes taste buds with its robust flavors and comforting warmth. Originating from humble beginnings in the kitchens of cowboys and settlers, chili has evolved into a beloved dish enjoyed worldwide. Its essence lies in the harmonious blend of spices, succulent meats, and a symphony of vegetables, simmered together to create a hearty and satisfying meal. In this article, we present a collection of chili recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions and regional influences that have shaped this iconic dish. From classic beef chili to vegetarian and turkey variations, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and let's embark on a journey through the flavors of chili.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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

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.

EASY CHILI SIZE



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This is one of my kids' favorite meals...and good thing too, it's soooo easy!!! We like chili with beans. And I like mine with a little ketchup! hehe

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak seasoning (or combination of your favorites)
2 (16 ounce) cans chili (with or without beans)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef with worcestershire and steak seasoning.
  • Form meat into 6 patties.
  • Heat skillet to medium high, and fry patties until browned on both sides.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Add both cans of chili to skillet and stir to incorporate all browned bits. If the chili is a little thick, you may thin it with water.
  • Add patties back to skillet, and turn to coat with chili.
  • Lower heat to medium, and cook until patties are to desired doneness.
  • Serve each patty with some chili, a sprinkling of cheddar, and onions (none for my boys!).
  • You could also add diced jalapenos if you desire.

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 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

QUICK CHILI I



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Easy chili with beans can be made as mild or spicy as desired. It's even better the next day.

Provided by Pam Smith

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot lightly brown ground beef, and drain if needed.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chile peppers, tomato sauce, water, kidney beans, pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 96.5 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1909.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY CHILI



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This easy chili recipe has everything you love about the dish. It's richly seasoned, hearty and free of any hard-to-find ingredients or unnecessary steps. After a quick bit of chopping and sautéing, stir in stewed tomatoes, beans and seasonings, and you'll be well on your way to serving up this favorite winter pick-me-up dinner. If you're serving this at a get-together or on game day, impress your crowd by setting up a toppings grazing board! Fill bowls with different types of cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, guacamole, fresh salsa and corn chips-the topping possibilities are endless.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef round
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
1 1/4 cups chopped green bell peppers
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz each) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (8 oz) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix (from 2-oz box)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/4 teaspoons red pepper sauce
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 4-quart Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions, green peppers and garlic; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, water, chili powder, paprika and pepper sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 480 mg

EASY CHILI



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This easy chili recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. -Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings ( 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 celery rib, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SIMPLE CHILI



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This is delicious on a cold wintry day. Add fresh cornbread and salad for a great meal.

Provided by Teresa Jeffries

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

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a 2 quart saucepan, brown hamburger in vegetable oil. Add onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is soft. Pour off any excess fat.
  • Stir in beans, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, and vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat to boiling, and reduce heat. Cover, and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 415.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

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.

Tips for Making the Best Chili

  • Use a variety of beans. This will give your chili a more complex flavor and texture. Great options include kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili is a versatile dish, so you can adjust the flavor to your liking. Some popular spices to use include chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
  • Let the chili simmer for a while. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the chili with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, shredded cheese, and diced onions.

Conclusion

Chili is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great meal to make for a party or a potluck, and it's also a comforting and easy meal to make on a weeknight. Whether you're a chili novice or a seasoned pro, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to please everyone at your table. So grab a pot and get cooking!

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