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A close-up of a steaming bowl of robust homestyle chili, richly colored, with visible ground beef, beans, and melted shredded cheese, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Homestyle Chili

This hearty homestyle chili is packed with ground beef, beans, and warm spices. It’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy dinner or game day feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Liquids & Tomatoes
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
Beans & Seasonings
  • 2 cans kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix well.
  4. Add kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve hot with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions if desired.

Notes

This chili tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. Feel free to substitute black beans or pinto beans, or add corn for extra sweetness.