The Best Classic Chili Recipe
Need to feed a crowd of hungry teenagers in less than an hour? Chili is your best bet. This is the best homemade chili recipe and you can have it on the table in less than an hour. Bold flavors and hearty ingredients will satisfy even the hungriest of kids!
Ingredients
- 2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cp onions, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ½ tbsp masa harina
- ¼ cp water
- 1- 15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1- 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- Toppings: chopped green onions, sour cream, shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the meat along with the diced onion and minced garlic until there is no pink left on the meat
- Mix in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes (with juice), spices, chopped jalapenos, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 30 mins
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, dissolve 2 ½ tablespoons of masa harina in ¼ cup water. Mix it into the chili and simmer until thickened. You can add more if you want a thicker chili
- Add the drained and rinsed beans and cook for 5 more minutes or until the beans are heated through. Serve with your favorite toppings
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 30.6gProtein: 30.6gFat: 8.5g