Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of a cozy night with this Best Homemade Chili. This hearty dish combines ground beef (or turkey) with vibrant vegetables and a medley of spices, creating an inviting aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect for game days or quiet evenings at home, each bite is packed with flavor and comfort. It’s easy to make in just 35 minutes, customizable with your favorite toppings, and ideal for meal prep. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of this delicious chili that is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15 ounces each)
- 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
- 1 can tomato paste (6 ounces)
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 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)
- 15 ounces water
Instructions
- Sauté diced green peppers and onions in a large dutch oven until translucent.
- Add spices (except baking soda) and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey until just cooked through.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste until well mixed.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for about 15 minutes before adding drained beans.
- Mix in baking soda; stir until bubbles settle down.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg