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Homemade Chili Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil canola, vegetable, olive, etc.
  • ½ cup carrots finely diced
  • ½ cup white onion finely diced
  • ½ rib of celery finely diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder See Note
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 10 ½ ounces Rotel 1 can
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil and diced vegetables, and cook for 2-3 until the vegetables soften slightly.
    1 tablespoon cooking oil, ½ cup carrots, ½ cup white onion, ½ rib of celery
  • Place the ground beef in the pan, and cook until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease then add the seasonings, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    1 pound ground beef, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Pour in the beef broth, Rotel, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine, and bring the liquid to a simmer. Allow the chili to simmer for 30-35 minutes or until it reaches the desired consistency. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
    2 cups beef broth, 10 ½ ounces Rotel, 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • Top with jalapeños, diced onions, and cheese. Serve hot with cornbread, crackers, or buttered bread.

Notes

  • Know your chili powder before adding it to the chili. Some brands are spicier than others, so the amount listed in the recipe may need to be adjusted to fit your tastes.
  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of chili. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Chili Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
265
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
 
975
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
609
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
2970
IU
59
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
68
mg
7
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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