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The BEST Homemade Chili

This is the best and only chili recipe you will ever need! A big bowl of chili is a great dinner idea after any busy day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Crockpot6 hours
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15) (substitute with ground chicken or turkey)
  • 1 TBSP Salt divided
  • 1 ½ TBSP Chili Powder divided
  • 1 cup Diced Onion (approx. 1 cup)
  • 2 14.5 oz Can of Diced Tomatoes, unsalted Fire Roasted preferred
  • 1 15 oz Can of Red Kidney Beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 8oz Can of Tomato Sauce
  • 1 4.5 oz Can of Chopped Green Chiles (optional - see blog notes)
  • 1 Handful Chopped Jalapeños or Roasted Poblanos (optional - see blog notes)
  • 1 pinch Red Peper Flakes (optional - see blog notes)
  • 1 6 oz Tomato Paste (optional - see blog notes)

Instructions

  • Over medium heat or using the sauté setting on your instant pot brown your ground beef with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of chili powder. Take out most of the grease.
  • Dump in all of the ingredients and the rest of the seasonings. Stir until completely combined.
  • Cover your crockpot or instant pot and cook on low for 6 hours, or high for 4 hours.
    Stovetop: simmer on medium low heat for at least an hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Taste - add in more seasoning if necessary.