Name: Best Homemade Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey); 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed); 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced); 1 small yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups diced); 2 cans tomatoes (diced); 15 ounce can tomato sauce; 6 ounce can tomato paste; 15 ounces water; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 3 tablespoons cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chipotle powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)

Description

Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Best Homemade Chili, a delightful dish that warms the soul and satisfies hungry appetites. This chili is rich in flavor, featuring tender ground beef (or turkey), hearty beans, and a blend of aromatic spices that create a mouthwatering experience. Perfect for game days, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. In just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious meal bubbling away on the stove, ready to be enjoyed with your favorite toppings or sides. Whether you’re serving it over rice, pairing it with cornbread, or creating a chili bar for friends and family, this Best Homemade Chili is sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
1 small yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups diced)
2 cans tomatoes (diced)
15 ounce can tomato sauce
6 ounce can tomato paste
15 ounces water
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)

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Instructions

In a large Dutch oven, sauté diced peppers and onions until translucent.
Add spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Brown the ground meat until slightly pink.
Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.
Simmer for about 15 minutes before adding drained beans.
Stir in baking soda; let bubbles settle.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg