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!
Equipment
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)
Instructions
- 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
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2158IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg