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A rustic black cast-iron pot filled with homemade chili, featuring red kidney beans, corn, and ground meat, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Homemade Chili

This hearty homemade chili recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish made with ground meat, beans, tomatoes, and bold spices. It’s simple to prepare—just brown the meat with onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then add beans, Rotel, tomato sauce, corn, and seasonings. Simmer for an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cheese or cornbread. Perfect for meal prep, game days, or cozy nights in, this chili is a crowd-pleasing favorite that stores well for future meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven for cooking the chili
  • wooden spoon or spatula for stirring the ingredients.
  • cutting board for chopping vegetables.
  • sharp knife for dicing onions, bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
  • Can Opener for opening the canned ingredients.
  • measuring spoons for measuring spices and A1 sauce.
  • Measuring Cups for any liquid ingredients if needed.
  • Ladle for serving the chili.
  • Storage Containers for refrigerating or freezing leftovers.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Pounds Ground Meat
  • 1 Large Onion, diced
  • 1 Large Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 2 10 ounce Cans of Rotel
  • 4 8 ounce Cans of Tomato Sauce
  • 2 15 ounce Cans of Black Beans, drained
  • 2 15 ounce Cans of Red Kidney Beans
  • 2 16 ounce Cans of Pinto Beans
  • 1 15 oz Can of Whole Kernel Corn
  • 3 Tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 5 Tablespoons A1 Sauce

Possible Toppings

  • Shredded Cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Chopped Green Onions
  • Avocado Slices
  • Crushed Tortilla Chips
  • Jalapeno Slices
  • Cilantro
  • Cornbread

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground meat with onion, bell pepper and garlic. Drain
  • Add remaining ingredients, stirring to mix.
  • Cook on med/high heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with preferred toppings

Notes

The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 5mg
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