This homemade chili is loaded with beef, beans, and crowd-pleasing flavor.
Homemade Chili Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this homemade chili recipe:
- Beef: The recipe starts with a pound of ground beef. You can use ground turkey if you prefer.
- Onion: Cooking a chopped onion with the ground meat adds tons of flavor.
- Canned goods: You'll need a can of tomato sauce, a can of stewed tomatoes, and a can of kidney beans.
- Spices: This homemade chili is spiced with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
How Do You Make Homemade Chili?
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade chili:
- Cook the beef and the onion.
- Add the remaining ingredients, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
How Long Does Homemade Chili Last In the Fridge?
Your chili will last for about four days if you store it properly. Transfer the cooled chili to an airtight container, then store it in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"My family loves chili and I love quick suppers, so we tried this recipe," say reviewer Cheryl. "I did add more chili powder, and a dash of tabasco, as we like it hot. I served it with some cornbread and we had a very filling, satisfying, delicious meal on a stormy night."
"So simple," says BajaGirl61. "This is going to be my 'go-to' chili recipe from now on. Basic chili — but very good. I prepped the night before and had my husband throw it in the Crock-Pot for a couple of hours before I got home from work."
"Simple ingredients with awesome flavor," raves Patrick Longton. "I only changed one thing and that is I used a dark lager beer instead of water. Pure comfort food!"
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
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1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
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1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional)
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1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
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1 pinch garlic powder
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Place ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with juice. If you prefer a thinner consistency, you can add water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 394 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 49g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 394 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 526mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 18g | 64% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 31g | 61% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium 151mg | 12% |
| Iron 8mg | 44% |
| Potassium 1061mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
