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.

10 Responses to “Chili”

  1. 1 shelly (cookies and cups) Says:
    October 12th, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    aw man, chili sounds so good today!

  2. 2 Sally Says:
    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!! :)

  3. 3 sherri Says:
    October 12th, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    Yum! SO warm and hearty.

  4. 4 Monica Says:
    October 12th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    So simple, can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for sharing!

  5. 5 Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction Says:
    October 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

    Your chili sounds delicious – and I love that it is a simple recipe!

  6. 6 Alison Says:
    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!

  7. 7 ANM Says:
    December 11th, 2011 at 2:11 pm

    How many does this feed? I need to make something for church and this sounds delicious

  8. 8 Tracy Says:
    December 11th, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    ANM – This recipe serves 4-6. Hope that helps!

  9. 9 ANM Says:
    December 15th, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Do the beans need to be drained?

  10. 10 Tracy Says:
    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.

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