Description
Easy Homemade Chili is the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners, game days, or a cozy night in. This hearty dish is loaded with flavor from a blend of spices and beans, making it a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With just 10 minutes of prep time and the option to cook on the stove or in a slow cooker, this chili is both easy to make and versatile. Customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as is—either way, it’s sure to warm your soul. Plus, it’s an excellent make-ahead dish that tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (petite, undrained)
- 4 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 cans pinto beans (15 oz each, undrained)
- 1 can kidney beans (16 oz, undrained)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to preference)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil and diced onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook while breaking apart until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in red apple vinegar and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, pinto beans, kidney beans, and seasonings; mix well.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least one hour or longer for richer flavors.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream or shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg