Chili
October 12, 2009 | Print | E-mail | Filed under beans, beef, chili
There’s nothing better than chili on a crisp, autumn day, especially if it’s been raining. On those days, I love nothing more than to dig into a hot bowl of chili and a plate of warm homemade biscuits. This is my my go-to chili recipe and one of my favorite meals to serve as the weather turns cooler. After you cook the meat, you can throw it together in a big pot and let it heat up on the stove, or toss it all in your crockpot and let it simmer for hours. Perfect for bringing to potlucks, too!
- 1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (24 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces) dark red kidney beans
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cheddar cheese (optional)
Chop the onion into small chunks.
Over medium heat, brown the beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet. Drain and then return to the stove, reducing the heat to medium.
Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and seasonings to taste. Bring almost to a boil, and then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot and topped with cheddar cheese, if desired.
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October 12th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
aw man, chili sounds so good today!
October 12th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
I totally agree…chili is a great fall dish. I made some just the other night and it was sooo good!!
October 12th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
Yum! SO warm and hearty.
October 12th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
So simple, can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
October 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Your chili sounds delicious – and I love that it is a simple recipe!
November 13th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
Just wanted to thank you for your recipe! I made this for my boyfriend today, and we both loved it. If anyone’s looking for modifications, I used one can of kidney beans and one can of black beans (instead of two cans of kidney beans). Thanks again!
December 11th, 2011 at 2:11 pm
How many does this feed? I need to make something for church and this sounds delicious
December 11th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
ANM – This recipe serves 4-6. Hope that helps!
December 15th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Do the beans need to be drained?
December 17th, 2011 at 1:14 am
ANM – No, I don’t drain the beans first. After simmering 15-20 minutes once all the ingredients have been combined, it should cook down to the right consistency.