The Best Traditional Chili Recipe
By far the BEST traditional chili recipe that reminds you of home. This is a family favorite that warms your soul and makes exceptional leftovers that are quick and easy!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil (with optional red chili pepper flakes)
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 1/2 cups red onion chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 1 1/2 tbsp red chili powder adjust for spice preference
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 29oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 15oz can of black beans drained
- 32oz can of kidney beans drained
- 3 serrano peppers chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sweet peppers
- 29oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 small tub sour cream for topping
- 1 small bag shredded cheese for topping
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) for topping
Equipment
Method
- In a large pot, over medium heat the olive oil and minced garlic for about 2 minutes. Once heated, add onions and stir until they caramelize and become semi-translucent which takes about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef into the mixture and mix well until cooked through.
- Add in the serrano peppers, black beans, kidney beans, cumin, red chili powder, and garlic powder. Once mixed, add in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low heat to medium low cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes.
- Serve by topping with scoop of sour cream, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories403kcalCarbohydrates17gProtein16gFat31gSaturated Fat11gCholesterol73mgSodium1067mgPotassium582mgFiber3gSugar9gVitamin A2158IUVitamin C57mgCalcium99mgIron4mg