Hearty Homemade Chili

Learn how to make the best homemade chili with this hearty, flavorful recipe. Packed with beef, beans, spices, and jalapeños, this easy chili is perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword beef chili, best chili recipe, chili with beans, chili with pinto beans, easy chili, hearty chili,, homemade chili recipe, spicy chili recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 611kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs Ground Beef
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
4 Cloves Garlic Minced
2 Jalapenos Chopped
16 Ounce Kidney Beans Drained and Rinsed
16 Ounce Pinto Beans Drained and Rinsed
28 Ounce Canned Tomatoes Diced or Crushed
1 Onion Diced
15 Ounce Ketchup
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
3 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
4 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Oregano

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, heat the remaining oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeños and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add Spices: Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add Tomatoes and Ketchup: Pour in the canned tomatoes and ketchup, stirring to combine.
Add Beans and Beef: Add the kidney beans, pinto beans, and browned beef. Stir and simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Have a busy day? Skip the browning process and throw all the ingredients into the crock-pot for 6 hours on high or 10 hours on low. When done, mash the ground beef with a whisk. Stir all together and serve!

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