Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Like many of us, chili is something I grew up with. My mother used to cook up a big pot for dinner, and I remember the smell of it simmering on the stove, driving me crazy with hunger. She always made hers with grounds meats and kidney beans, along with canned tomatoes and a store bought chili seasoning packet. It was always easy to make comfort food and fed the whole family. You’ll find variations all over the U.S., from simple classics like Chili con Carne and Chili Colorado to delicious renditions like Chili Verde and White Bean Chicken Chili. This particular chili recipe is a ground beef chili very much like you’ll find all around America in kitchens and restaurants. It’s sort of a prototypical bowl of chili with beans, very easy for you to make and also customize to your own preference. I hope you enjoy it! Let’s talk about how to make chili, shall we? First, cook down the onion and peppers in a large pot or Dutch oven, then add the garlic and cook for a minute or so. Next, brown the beef a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper to taste, and tomato paste. Cook 1-2 minutes to let the spices bloom. Add the beef broth, tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer the chili, uncovered, at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. Serve with your favorite chili toppings, like shredded cheddar cheese, spicy chili flakes, sour cream, chopped onions or green onions, chopped cilantro or parsley, Fritos or tortilla chips, or others. Boom! Done! Your chili is ready to enjoy. Grab yourself a bowl and add as many toppings as you’d like. Nothing beats a bowl of easy homemade chili, just the way you like it. You can also add other seasonings, like brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce, chili pastes, and others. Your possibilities are endless, so experiment and make your own favorite chili. Enter a chili cookoff and win! However, you’ll find beans in most typical American pots of chilis, and many people enjoy them. It’s a great way to round out the meal and stretch it to feed a family or crowd. If you want to include beans in your chili, the choice is yours. It’s a chili bean recipe! You can also freeze chili for 2-3 months. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this easy chili recipe. It’s the best chili recipe ever, you’ll see! I’d love to hear how you adapted it and customized it to make it your very own.
