Chili's Chili Recipe
A warm bowl of chili always feels like comfort. This Chili’s Chili Recipe brings that same cozy flavor to your home. It is rich, bold and full of warm spices.
Ingredients
For the Chili
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Brown the beef
- Heat oil in a pot. Add ground beef. Cook until browned and break it into small pieces.
Add onion and garlic
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook until soft and fragrant while stirring gently for even cooking.
Add the spices
- Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat the beef completely.
Add tomatoes and broth
- Pour in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Stir well to mix everything evenly.
Add the beans
- Add kidney beans and gently mix them in. Make sure the beans stay whole and do not break.
Simmer the chili
- Reduce heat. Let the chili cook for 45 minutes. Stir sometimes to avoid burning.
Adjust seasonings
- Taste your chili. Add more salt or chili powder if you want stronger or spicier flavor.
Serve hot
- Serve the chili warm. Add toppings like cheese or sour cream for extra flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- Brown the beef very well for deep flavor.
- Do not rush the simmering step. Slow cooking makes rich chili.
- Add more broth if you want thinner chili.
- Add more chili powder for extra heat.
- Let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving. It thickens more.