Flavorful Homemade Chili
This bold and flavorful Homemade Chili is a hearty, one-pot meal packed with seasoned ground beef or turkey, rich tomatoes, tender beans, and a warming blend of spices. Perfect for cozy nights or feeding a crowd.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers about 2 cups diced
- 1 small yellow onion about 1½ cups diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes 15 ounces each
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 1 can tomato paste 6 ounces
- 15 ounces water
- 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed (15 ounces each)
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon baking soda optional
Instructions
- Sauté diced green peppers and onions in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 5–6 minutes until soft and slightly caramelized.
- Add all spices except baking soda, stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and cook until mostly browned, a little pink is fine.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer for 15 minutes over medium-low heat, then add kidney beans.
- Add baking soda, stir until bubbling subsides and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with desired toppings.