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The Best Homemade Chili

The Best Homemade Chili

Tuba
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of The Best Homemade Chili to warm your soul and satisfy your cravings. This chili isn’t just delicious—it’s also a nutritional powerhouse, loaded with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 247 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes and Green Chiles 1 can
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce 2 (8 ounce cans)
  • 2 Tablespoons cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 14 ounces kidney beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
  • 14 ounces black beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
  • avocado, for topping
  • sour cream, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook ground beef, onion, jalapeño and green pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat until beef is cooked.
  • Drain excess grease.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, add beans and water, then cover and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Serve hot and top with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 668mgPotassium: 946mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1038IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 6mg
Keyword chili recipe, comfort food, hearty chili, homemade chili, spicy chili
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