Chili Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Adaptable family chili recipe well-tested from years of family weeknight dinners. Spices, tomatoes, meat or meatless, this is a great base chili recipe to customize to your preferences.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 lb ground meat optional
- 1-2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1-2 14 oz can beans drained
- 2 cups chopped veggies bell pepper, corn, carrots, mushrooms, etc
- salt and pepper
- smoked paprika
Recipe
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Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a 3-quart pot on medium heat and add onion. Cook until softened and browned slightly, stirring occasionally
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Add garlic and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant
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Add meat and heat until cooked through, stirring occasionally
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Add chili powder and cumin and stir until fragrant
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Add tomatoes with juice from can and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add a can or two of beans and other vegetables, stir to combine, and simmer for 20 more minutes
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Taste and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.
Recipe Notes
This chili recipe freezes well. Transfer to airtight containers or bags and freeze for several months.