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How to Make Homemade Chili: Delicious and Easy Recipe

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This classic chili recipe is hearty and filling with perfect flavors for an easy chili recipe. Enjoy a family friendly chili with beans that is both spicy and comforting, ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • 2 small green peppers about 2 cups diced
  • 1 small yellow onion about 1 ½ cups diced
  • 2 cans tomatoes diced (15-ounce cans)
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 15 ounces water
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans)
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Saute diced peppers and onions in a large dutch oven until translucent and starting to caramelize.
  2. Add seasonings except baking soda and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
  3. Add ground meat and brown until just done, allowing some pink before adding other ingredients.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste and bring to a simmer over medium low heat; cook for about 15 minutes.
  5. Add drained beans and stir in baking soda; stir over medium heat until bubbles subside.
  6. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

  • You don’t want anything to burn, so make sure you keep stirring! Ground beef can be made ahead of time in large batches and frozen
  • You can use pre-cooked ground beef in this recipe
  • Adding baking soda helps cut the acidity in the tomatoes

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