Congrats, you have found The Best and Easiest Chili recipe! It combines the best ingredients from ground beef, red kidney and black beans, tomato sauce vegetable broth, garlic, onion, and celery. It sure will leave you both satisfied and content.
This dish is heartwarming and a family favorite, and for your little ones, feel free to omit the jalapeños. So, get ready to savor the warmth and comfort of a classic homemade chili that’s as easy to prepare as it is to devour.
Mastering the Art of Chili Seasoning
The Best and Easiest Chili Ingredients
Yellow onion
Garlic cloves
Celery rib
Green bell peppers
Neutral oil
Lean ground beef
Tomato sauce
Tomato paste
Beef or vegetable broth
Dark red kidney beans
Black beans
Jalapeños
For the seasoning:
Chili powder
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika or smoked paprika
Dried basil
Dried oregano
Cumin
Cayenne pepper
Black pepper
Salt
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Toppings to Elevate Your Chili Experience
Why You Should Try This Recipe
This recipe has many checkpoints that will make it your go-to comfort food to warm you up and fill your belly, making you all fuzzy and satisfied.
All the right flavors: This easy recipe is known for its unmatched taste. It has the best blend of spices and ingredients that can result in a flavorful dish like no other.
Simple and easy: The name of the recipe is no lie, this recipe is one of the easiest recipes out there, it works perfectly well for those who do not have much experience in the kitchen, as it is also easy to follow and apply.
Best comfort food: Chili is another comforting dish to savor after a long day, providing a warm and soothing experience, especially on cold days.
Everyone’s favorite: It is ideal if you have picky eaters at home. It is great for lunch or dinner family gatherings.
Busy week tailored: This recipe is perfectly tailored for those with tight schedules during the week, since it can be prepared at a glance.
Affordable: This recipe is a good option if you are on a budget and want to feel satisfied with your meals. The ingredients are easy to find at home and in grocery stores.
Versatile: This recipe can be enjoyed in so many ways, whether as a main course or served with baked potatoes.
Tastes even better the next day: Chilli is known to taste even better the next day. When all flavors and spices soak up, it tastes so good.
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What Are Some Popular Toppings for Chili?
Popular chili toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, diced onions, avocado slices, and crushed tortilla chips.
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Tips and Tricks
You can make this chili recipe thicker by adding more beef broth or water to reach the desired consistency.
Also, you can cook this recipe in a slow cooker on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours.
Another thing you can do is toasting the spices in a skillet to remove the moisture and enhance their flavors.
Let your chili simmer on low heat for an extended period or for a few hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to meld and develop complexity.
Just before serving, give each bowl of chili a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Serve your chili with a dollop of sour cream and swirl it into the bowl just before eating. The creamy tang complements the spiciness.
Chili often tastes even better the next day. Consider making it a day in advance, allowing the flavors to meld overnight.
Create your custom chili powder blend by combining various ground chili peppers, such as ancho, chipotle, and cayenne, for a unique flavor profile.
While traditional chili often uses kidney beans, try mixing in other beans like black beans or pinto beans for diverse textures.
Set up a chili toppings bar with options like shredded cheese, diced onions, chopped scallions, and jalapeño slices, so everyone can customize their bowl.
Storage Tips
Before storing chili, allow it to cool down to room temperature. Placing it hot in the refrigerator can raise its internal temperature and affect other stored items.
Transfer it to an airtight container. Ensure that the container has a well-sealed lid to prevent air from entering, which can cause it to spoil.
Label the container with the date of when you prepared the chili. This helps you keep track of its freshness and ensures its use within a reasonable time frame.
Consider dividing the chili into smaller portions before storing. This allows you to reheat only the amount you need and helps maintain the overall quality of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can. You can customize this recipe to fit your preferences. If you are a fan of spicy food, then you can add more Jalapeños. You can also play around and add cheese or sour cream.
Yes, this recipe can be made in advance. Many people find that chili tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have had the time to meld together. Just store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it on the stove or in the microwave.
You can adjust the amount of chili powder, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños used in the recipe. Start with smaller amounts and taste as you go to find your preferred level of spiciness. It all boils down according to your level of spice tolerance.
No, but it can be turned into vegan by using vegetable broth and switching the ground beef to a plant-based protein like lentils.
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The Best and Easiest Chili
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper cubed small
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (96/4% is the healthier option)
- 2 15 ounces cans tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1½ cups beef or vegetable broth you can add less or more if you like your chili really thick or soupy
- 1 15 ounces can dark red kidney beans rinsed
- 1 15 ounces can black bean rinsed
- 1 jalapeños deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
Seasonings
- 1½ tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika or smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teapsoons cumin
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Add onions to the preheated oil on medium high. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent, stirring constantly. If you are using jalapeños, sauté them with the onions.
- Add the beef and sauté until most of the pink color goes away.
- Add the seasonings and the garlic. Mix well. Then, add the chopped peppers and celery.
- Sauté for another few minutes until the beef is completely browned and the vegetables are mixed throughout.
- Add the drained and rinsed beans, then the tomato paste and mix well.
- Add the tomato sauce and beef broth, mix well and let it come to a rolling boil for 3 minutes before covering and lowering the heat to low.
- Let it simmer for 15 minutes and then serve.
- Serve with jalapeño slices, cheese, and sour cream.
Notes
- You can make this chili recipe thicker by adding more beef broth or water to reach the desired consistency.
- You can cook this chili in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Toast the spices in a skillet to remove the moisture and enhance the flavors of these spices.
- Just before serving, give each bowl of chili a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors.
- While traditional chili often uses kidney beans, try mixing in other beans like black beans or pinto beans for diverse textures.