Description
Introducing the First Place Chili Recipe, a comforting and robust dish perfect for any occasion. This award-winning chili is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences, whether you like it mild or spicy. With wholesome ingredients like ground beef, beans, and an array of spices, this hearty meal is sure to impress family and friends alike. It’s not only simple to make but also ideal for large gatherings or cozy nights in with leftovers that taste even better the next day. Whether served with cornbread or topped with cheese and fresh herbs, this chili is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 large Onion
- 2 Green Bell Peppers
- 2 Red Bell Peppers
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 (28 oz) cans Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- ¼ cup Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (optional)
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (for garnish)
- Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (for garnish)
- Chopped Green Onions (for garnish)
- Jalapeño slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Chop onion and peppers; mince garlic.
- Brown beef: Heat oil in a pot; add beef until browned.
- Sauté veggies: Add onion and peppers; cook until softened.
- Add spices: Stir in garlic and spices; cook briefly.
- Combine ingredients: Add tomatoes and beans; mix well.
- Simmer: Pour in beef broth; simmer on low for 1-3 hours.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg