Description
Spicy homemade chili delivers comfort through hearty ground beef, robust tomatoes, and classic southwestern spices. Rich flavors blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction you can savor with crusty bread or over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
Vegetables:
- 2 small green peppers (2 cups / 473 milliliters diced)
- 1 small yellow onion (1 1/2 cups / 355 milliliters diced)
Tomato Base:
- 2 cans (15-ounce / 425 grams each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15-ounce / 425 grams) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6-ounce / 170 grams) tomato paste
- 15 ounces (443 milliliters) water
Beans:
- 2 cans (15-ounce / 425 grams each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Spices:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame and thoroughly brown the ground protein, ensuring complete rendering of excess lipids.
- Incorporate finely chopped verdant bell peppers and aromatic onions, gently sautéing until translucent and tender.
- Pour in crushed tomato varieties – whole, pureed, and concentrated paste – complemented by a splash of liquid for optimal consistency.
- Introduce ruby-hued kidney legumes and an aromatic blend of fragrant seasonings, thoroughly amalgamating all components.
- Transition the mixture to a gentle, bubbling simmer, reducing thermal intensity and allowing flavors to meld harmoniously for approximately half an hour.
- Conduct a comprehensive taste evaluation, calibrating seasoning proportions to personal preference, then present the robust culinary creation steaming hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef or turkey to reduce fat content and create a healthier chili option.
- Swap meat with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains protein and flavor profile.
- Rinse canned kidney beans thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve digestibility for sensitive stomachs.
- Consider adding a small amount of dark chocolate or coffee during simmering to enhance depth and richness of the chili’s flavor without adding sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg