Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
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The Best Chili
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 25 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 421
- Total Fat
- 18 g
- Saturated Fat
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 12 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Protein
- 28 g
- Cholesterol
- 49 mg
- Sodium
- 1101 mg
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.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 1 hr 30 min
- Active: 25 min
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 421
- Total Fat
- 18 g
- Saturated Fat
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 12 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Protein
- 28 g
- Cholesterol
- 49 mg
- Sodium
- 1101 mg
Ingredients
Directions
- 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.
Cook’s Note
Coarsely ground beef gives this stew a heartier texture than regular ground beef does. It’s worth asking your butcher to coarsely grind the meat for you.
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127 Reviews
AnnaJanuary 5, 2025
it’s a good recipe. i skip adding the beans liquid bc i like a thicker chilli.
thebarnesyardDecember 14, 2024
I so wanted to make this recipe. Unfortunately, all of the ads cover the recipe content despite how many times I attempted to click out of them.
thaicat6December 17, 2024
Same problem here—just click “print” and then read, copy or print recipe from there.
Littlewing7860November 21, 2024
I did what some others suggested. I added a poblano pepper and deglazed the pan with beer. Beer gave it a nice depth. Excellent!! I even had it for breakfast with jalapeno muffins.
Leonard T.November 9, 2024
Easy and simple. One thing I did was add a 12 Oz can of beer before adding the stock to deglaze the pot. Cook off for about 5 minutes first before adding the stock.
doufreeApril 25, 2024
I make it once per month during fall and winter ... sometimes more often. Add chopped asparagus during last summer to fell more virtuous.
AnonymousMarch 9, 2024
A crowd favorite and most requested meal in my house!!!!
AnonymousFebruary 26, 2024
Easy and turned out great
Joyce ThormodsgaardJanuary 16, 2024
Great and easy
sweetsinnndyJanuary 16, 2024
It's a great recipe, I added a green pepper and a poblano. I also added some chipotle chili powder. I doubled the cooking time, with each added 30 minutes it tasted better.
James McBrideJanuary 15, 2024
The title says it all. Even my wife who is not a big chili fan enjoyed it. I will make it again, maybe add a little more heat and substitute beef chunks instead of ground beef.
