The Best Classic Chili – This traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.
This classic chili is perfect for a weeknight meal because it can be made in minutes. The only thing to chop is an onion.
How do you make good homemade chili?
- Heat olive in a large soup pot.
- Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Add chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Stir until well combined.
- Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, beef broth, and tomato sauce.
- Stir well.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
What do you top chili with?
In addition to the chili ingredients listed in this recipe for chili, you may also want to have these things as toppings.
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- sliced green onions
- saltine crackers or oyster crackers
- diced avocado
What goes well with chili for dinner?
I’ve been playing around with this chili recipe for the past few months, making it many times. My family didn’t mind the repetition at all because I really do believe that I ended up with the best chili ever!
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The Best Classic Chili Recipe
The Best Classic Chili - This traditional chili recipe is just like mom used to make with ground beef, beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion -diced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper* -optional
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne. Stir until well combined.
- Add the broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), drained beans, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
- Bring the liquid to a low boil. Then, reduce the heat (low to medium-low) to gently simmer the chili, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
I typically skip the cayenne pepper because I have a young kiddo. Then, I put out some hot sauce for those adults that want to add some spiciness to their chili.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6th of the recipe | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1249mg | Potassium: 1110mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1445IU | Vitamin C: 12.8mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 7.5mg
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Wow!! Packed with flavor, this chili was a hit!! Definitely a keeper recipe foe my house.
Love this recipe
This was delicious. Keeper for sure!
Husband and kids raved about this one and asked me to be sure to keep the recipe!
EXCELLENT RECIPE!!! I substituted a few ingredients and used smoked salt, smoked paprika, and fire roasted diced tomatoes and then added two TBL spoons of maple syrup and a quarter cup of Guiness Extra Stout beer.
I made this and it is now my families favorite chili!! I halved the sugar and added in a 1/2 cup of green chili’s. Will be making it again soon.
Excellent recipe! I have made several times and everyone loves it!
Family loves it. Even my brother who doesn’t like chile ate it.
Made this chili today. It was absolutely amazing!! I used salsa instead of diced tomatoes.
Pretty darn delicious and foolproof! My one comment is that the cumin flavour is very overpowering, i would recommend halving or even quartering it and adding more at the end if you want.
Love this recipe!, I also added chopped olives 🫒 and mushrooms 🍄…try to make it 1 or 2 times month. Thanks 😊 🫂 🙏
Made this for the first time tonight. Really good! Topped it with sour cream, cheese, green onions and avocado and it was delicious.
Wonderful! Thank you!
This is my FAVORITE CHILI RECIPE ! I have been using this recipe for years and it has always been and still is a hit! Don’t forget the Frito Lays tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream.
Loved this!!!!
I tried this recipe and it was the best chili I have ever made..
I made chili with an add in seasoning package. Once I finished I felt there was something missing. I ran across your chili recipe and found the missing links. I will continue to use your recipe to get that down home comfort food.
This really is the best chilli I’ve ever eaten, and I’m a senior citizen just learning to cook!
This recipe is wonderful – absolutely delicious! I plan to make this several times this Winter. I added a little green pepper, oregano, and brown sugar vs. white. I did not add the cayenne. It’s the best chili I have ever had!
I love this recipe and quick and easy it is.
This is definitely the best chili recipe! I made this last night (12/06) for my husband and he absolutely loved it!! This recipe reminded me of my childhood…when my mom would make chili. Thanks so much for sharing your recipes with us.
Chilli is very good .Tonite is the fifth time I made it ! We all love it !
BEST chili EVER!!
I share this a lot with friends and family! It ALWAYS garners MUCH praise!!
THANK YOU!
I thought it was quite salty. Very good but salty- maybe cut back on the salt
This chili recipe is so good!! Everyone that tried it told me how good and how much they liked it also!!! Thanks!
Your recipe won me a chili cookoff
Great recipe 😋
Best Chilli ever!
I have a yearly church chili competition and I’m absolutely certain this recipe with crush my competition. How does the chili hold up if I were to place it on a crock pot to keep it warm for the tasting event? I don’t want to overcook it.
This was a really easy and delicious recipe. Everyone loved it!!
I was wondering if this can be done in a crockpot as well?
I had made it. It was delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Excellent, rich flavor. I made as directed and added about a 1/4 cup of soy chorizo to the ground beef, then added a tiny pinch of cinnamon and about a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the seasonings. I think this may be the best chili recipe I’ve tried!
Loved it! I added sausage to it and loved it!
Very good 👍.
This chili is the best I’ve ever made or tasted.
Awesome recipe
I’ve made chili for years and it’s always been tasty but this recipe kicked it up a notch. Fantastic flavour. It’s a new family favourite.
I read the comments of this recipe and wasn’t sure. Everyone claims to have the best this best that and everyone’s taste pallet is different (me being very picky) BUT THIS RECIPE followed properly is by far the best chili you will ever taste in your life. I put my word on that.
This was the most delicious chili I have ever had.
Awesome recipe!
This was excellent as written! We love “heat” so I added more cayenne and a chopped jalapeno. It was sweeter than most chilis I’ve had (used brown sugar instead of white) but everyone LOVED it!! Zero leftovers and I doubled recipe for 8 people. Making this again tonight – I may cut the sugar back by one TBL. Nevertheless this will be my go to chili recipe from now on. Great with corn bread!!! GREAT RECIPE- thanks for sharing!
Great recipe. Easy to heat up🔥 or tone down according to taste. I use this recipe now instead of just wingin it. I still add fresh bell peppers and hot peppers to it but the seasonings are spot on. Thanks for a great recipe 😋
This is a huge favorite for my family. I’m told it’s the best chili they’ve ever eaten. They’re having me make it at least once a week. 🙂 I enjoy cooking, but I’m also glad this recipe is so easy to make.
This is a good recipe! I didn’t have all the ingredients so had to sub real garlic and homemade hot sauce, the rest was as written. I might let it simmer more next time as it was a bit runny, but the flavor was a hit! I served it with homemade beer bread – yum 😋. Thanks for your recipe!!
Love this recipe. Easy and so so tasty.
I have never made homemade chili without using Williams Chili seasoning. Well no more. I loved this recipe. My husband also loved this recipe. It was just what I was looking for. I did not use the cayenne as I do not like a lot of spice, It was still fabulous.
I’ve been using this recipe for years now and it’s always great. Thanks!
Easy, wonderful taste. Added my love of red pepper and mushrooms, mmmmmmmm to all ingredients in it. No more pre-made chili spice envelopes !
Great recipe! I add chopped Serrano and chopped Jalapeño peppers, but this recipe is the base for my favorite chili. Some of my family are sensitive to spicy foods too, so I add my own habanero hot sauce to mine, but it’s so good!
I’m always the picky one in the group I despise bell peppers and I don’t like spicy foods but it seems that most chilis have one or both of these. Now I’ve found my forever chili with this recipe! Plus everybody likes mine better than chili with all of that “stuff” in it 😉 Thank you for introducing me to the world of yummy chili!
I’m 90 years old. I’m not a great cook. I read recipes for instant pot that my son gave me. I felt inadequate. So I looked on line and found this easy to read and follow Chilie. It REALLY worked! It tasted perfect.
THANKS!
The best homemade chili I ever made, by far!!!
This is a super versatile recipe and I make it all the time. Once in a while I add a can of refined beans as my daughter likes the texture like that. And, one shake of liquid smoke and a diced jalapeño instead of cayenne. Works wonderful with beef, ground pork, ground turkey or ground venison. Thank you!
Recipe was so good! I left the cayenne out and added diced orange bell pepper and diced celery. Paired it with Red Lobster biscuits. Great chilly weather meal!
This was REALLY delicious. I made a double batch. Aside from minor tweaking of seasoning (less cumin and cutting the sugar way back), I followed this recipe except that I reversed the order of the cooking of the ground beef and onion because I wanted to get a good sear of the ground beef. This recipe will be saved.
Would I need to double the ingredients if cooking for 5 people? Not sure how much this makes.
I love this one! It’s perfect chili!
Eat this amazing chili with some delicious cinnamon rolls! (Shout-out to my school lunch program for introducing this perfect combo.) You won’t be sorry!
I use this recipe every time I make chili, it is soooo good. I double the recipe bc I am feeding teenagers. I use the whole can of tomato paste, otherwise it will go to waste. I season with salt at the end & end up not using the whole amount. I serve with crackers, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
I’ve never been able to make a good chili until I used this recipe! I didn’t have kidney beans so I used black beans, and I used diced tomatoes with chili’s, but otherwise stayed true to the recipe. It is excellent! I’ll use this again and again! Thank you!
So satisfying and easy to make at the same time. Loved the easy, straightforward instructions! Will definitely be making this again!
Easy and delicious
Loved loved loved ur 5 star chili recipe and so did the family! DELICIOUS and filling on a cold night, even in Miami we have a few cool nights, lol I’ve made this twice now and it will be my goto every time.
Thank you for sharing
How many does this feed? I tripled the recipe. I need to feed 40.
Thanks.
PS
This recipe is AMAZING!! We’ve enjoyed it many times.
Add chopped garlic cloves . Taste better than making it with powered garlic .
Blend the beans and tomatoes in a blender . Thickens the chili
I absolutely love this recipe it’s my go to!
I made it and my family loved this. It’s a little spicy but tolerable for people who don’t like spicy. I would totally recommend this recipe to my loved ones.
Sooo good. I wanted to keep eating!!! Made it with jalapeno cornbread 😩😋 yum
Your chili recipe is one that I really enjoy. My only complaint is the amount of sugar used in this recipe is a little too much for me. This is my second time to prepare it and I wanted to cut the sugar in half, but forgot. I hope the next time I can remember to make the alteration.
Best chilli recipe. My first time making chilli and never regretted it. Thank you for this awesome recipe.
Easy and best ever. Will make again and again.
This is my go to recipe for a chili base. But I do not use tablespoons of anything, as my mate doesn’t like spicy or strong. I didn’t use sugar and it still seems sweet. I used cut-up steak and stew meat, simmering for about 45 min on low. Then added beans, red kidney, and a can of chili beans black. So the question is, did I make this recipe? Well, Its great, whatever I did! So thanks!
This was a great and easy recipe! Has a great flavor. I’ll probably use less chili powder next time because it was a little spicy, even though I love spicy, but can’t tolerate it like I used too! Thanks for posting the recipe.
Perfect perfect perfect…. Easy peasy and super delicious! Making it again for guests tonight, but will be cutting the sugar in 1/2 ….let the other flavors come through!
After a pantry clean out, I found a few jars of tomato sauce and diced tomatoes nearing expiration so I thought it would be perfect to make chili. Problem is, my kids are so picky! Well, I have to say that this recipe is going into the family rotation as both kids loved them! At first they were like, “argugh I’m not gonna like this” but slowly they helped themselves and finished their bowls. I held back tears of joy lol. My adjustments were 2 teaspoon of sugar instead of 2 tablespoons, no cayenne, no tomato paste. I used chicken bone broth for that thickness, 85/15 ground beef, and about 2 cups of lentils since I didn’t have beans on hand (I probably prefer lentils and will make it that way in the future). My husband also avoids onion likes the plague, but for recipes like this where onion is a must, I blended half an onion in the blender and let it simmer in the pot with olive oil for 5 mins before continuing with the recipe. I also read somewhere long ago that chili tastes better after sitting for a while so I made it in the late morning and cooked it for the time mentioned, then covered it and let it sit on the stove until dinner where I heated it up. Tasted amazing!
In your chili recipe how many people will it serve
I add a little smoked paprika and chipotle adobo sauce to the chili, so good.
My “Go to” Chili for Notre Dame tailgating! Everyone loves it!
I haven’t cooked chili in over 10 years due to not being a fan of it. I decided to give it another try, and this recipe came up first when I googled. It’s delicious! The only tweaks I made were omitting the cayenne and adding more beef broth because I like it a bit thinner.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
awesome
I made this and overall it is a nice flavorful chili. I did change it up a little. I added peeled tomatoes instead of diced ones. I simply chopped them as necessary to make a slightly thicker sauce. For me that offers a more robust addition I can sink my teeth into. I also added some Bush’s chili beans in mild sauce. I followed the rest of this recipe as detailed without the cayenne. I have a wonderful Lodge cast iron pot I allowed it to cook in. I enjoyed this chili on a chilly fall afternoon. I have a wonderful Lodge cast iron pot I allowed this chili to cook in. This comfort bowl made my day today. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely Delicious!!!! I made it last week, and I’m making it again! The family absolutely loved it!
I made this for a family picnic. It was the first time I used the spices listed in this recipe instead of a sachet of Mc Cormick spices. Everyone licked their bowls clean. It was so good!!
Definitely one of the best chili recipes. Making it for everyone at my work for a nice lunch
This recipe is always a hit! I don’t do the diced tomatoes (add a little more spaghetti sauce) and I add corn and black beans! I’ve had the best compliments like “this is the best chili I’ve ever had! You can taste all the spices!” Highly recommend
Hi! I made this yesterday for a Fall Festival & Chili Cook-off at our church. I won third place and I was thrilled! Thanks for a delicious recipe! I think the cayenne was the icing on top of the cake!
Yummy wonderful! I added white beans because I like them better.
Delicious. I add many veggies to is, especially squash, carrots, celery, even cabbage sometimes. The kids don’t notice.
I can never make a good chili this one the Best chili I have ever made, my son just came up said Mom man your chili is good you nailed it , he never does that lol so yup best chili recipe I came across minus the cream and beef broth but I also added a can of baked beans in mine . Thank you for sharing.
This has become our family’s “go-to” recipe for chili. I usually will use dark chili for this recipe, as it gives it an earthy and sweet taste. My daughter always requests this on cold Winter months. It pairs very well with cornbread. Hands down, the best chili recipe we’ve made.
Just a little more spicy than my personal taste, but over all good taste and easy recipe.
I will definitely make this recipe again. It is so good! Thank you for your straightforward, simple recipe. I followed the recipe and only slightly modified it due to what I had on hand (no sugar, added a little extra tomato sauce to replace missing tomato paste, and added an extra can of kidney beans). Delish!
Just made a pot tonight. I did doctor it up a bit though. Added some green and red bell pepper, a jar of medium salsa, hot Mexican chili powder and canned corn with peppers. I used fresh garlic instead of powder. Pretty tasty. I love to find a good recipe and then put my own little spin on it. Thanks for sharing.
My daughter and I love this chili. It’s the second time I’m making it this week to freeze. I did add more beef broth and added celery also
This is THE best chili EVER!!
This was so good! I made a double batch, but used chicken stock because that’s all I had on hand, and reduced the Cumin to about 3/4 TB because I don’t enjoy a lot of cumin flavor. Let it simmer for 4 hours and it was so delicious. my kids loved it, and they are hard to please at the same time.
I made the chili. It was delicious. I did tweak the recipe a little bit, there are only two of us,
Plus we like our chili a little more subdued .
I made this today and absolutely loved it. I have deleted all other recipes I had bookmarked. I did not have any beans but discovered I don’t need them. I don’t need any cheese or sour cream. Love the flavor just as is. I did something different with the ground beef before cooking it. I put the beef in a bowl and added the salt and 3/4 tsp. of baking soda and a Tab. of water. Squished it up and let it sit for 20 minutes while I did preparations. Not sure if that did anything. Thank you so much for the best Chili recipe.
The only thing for me is, I would put a little bit less sugar, but I haven’t finished cooking it yet, but from what I taste a little bit on the suicide saw matting more ingredients, but ooh baby delicious!! and may I add for the working moms and ones who don’t wanna spend forever in the kitchen this 30 minute meal…OHHH jump on it
Thank you! This is the best chili I’ve ever tasted, and ever made. My friends agree. I’m so pleased to have your recipe.
I followed this recipe exactly, and it came out absolutely delicious 😋 the only thing I did differently was doubled the recipe!! My family loved it as well, not too spicy with the perfect amount of flavor! This will definitely be my new go to chili recipe! Thanks for sharing!!
I made it for a town event and received so many compliments!!!
My Italian SIL says it is perfect and then added green chilis and a pinch of salt. The sugar is just a tad over my taste but over-all I would give this recipe 10/10!!
Nice recipe! I modified the spices a little to my taste…less cumin…added paprika. Very simple, quick recipe with great results!
This was delicious and easy!! Definitely saving this one for later. Only thing I’ll change next time is giving it a bit more time to simmer so the spices have more time to break down.
Seriously the best! I like mine spicy hot so I use the full measurements of cayenne and a bit more. I’ve made this numerous times and this is a bomb recipe just like I remember how my mom made growing up.
Best chili recipe ever! Thank you for sharing!
I have prepared this chili recipe several times. It has a very traditional flavor using traditional ingredients. I make it according to the original recipe, but I would caution using cayenne pepper sparingly. I do not omit it though because it helps make the chili have a little heat. Most chili connoisseurs require that ingredient. However, this chili is flavorful enough to leave it out if you desire. Heat lovers can always add it to their bowls for personal taste.
Thanks for this recipe! I’ve made bad chili many times before I found this. Amazing. I didn’t use the tomato sauce or paste, and added green chilies instead. Not on purpose, but forgot to buy them. Accidentally used fire roasted tomatoes. WOW! Oh, and used chicken broth, cuz it’s all I had. WOW!!!
We’ve made this recipe so many times, so many years! Thought it was time to leave a review! This recipe is perfect as is, wouldn’t change a thing. We love to serve it with cornbread. Soooo good
Made this tonight!! I’m from Louisiana so of course I added more seasonings but besides that this chili is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Cooked as directed but doubled recipe. I think the cumin was too strong, would cut back a little next time.
I have been making this for years and my 93 year old neighbor loves it !!! He actually said that it is better than his chili.
But … here is my question … did you use “real” chili powder (no added ingredients ) OR what is sold in stores, which contains cumin and other stuff in the chili powder?
I’m the only one allowed to make chili now! Ty for this recipe!
This is delicious i leave out the beans to lower the potassium (per doctor’s request). My huband loves the cayenne so we use it! Thank you for such a quick and easy recipe. We love it!
Delightful, delicious pot of chilli. Used a lb of chilli meat, 1/2 lb of ground. Only 1 spoon of sugar
This will make a wonderful bowl of Frito pie tomorrow when the cold and rainy weather moves in. Thank you!
This is literally the best chili recipe in the entire world. My family devours this chili every time I make it. We just can’t get enough of it. This recipe definitely deserves 1000000/10. Love love love it!
I used 2c of beef broth from my crockpot roast and shredded about 1lb of the roast (instead of ground beef) for this chili. Doubled the kidney beans. It turned out excellent.
I’ve been coming back to this recipe for years and it’s hands down one of the best I’ve ever had. One pit doesn’t last long at all so I’m going to double the portion.
Delicious! I left out the beans and added celery and carrot as I am trying to cut back on calories. I also drained my lean ground beef very well. Thank you for the recipe. ☺️
This recipe is delicious! So savory and just the perfect amount of spice.
Love this recipe as does my husband. Make it frequently since I found recipe! Clean and filling, served with shredded cheese and tortillas chips.
My friends and family loved it!
I love this receipe. Been cooking this for over five years. Only chili receipe my kids will eat. Thank you! Can you substitute stew meat for ground beef?
Making it now and it tastes delicious!! Thank you for the recipe! I doubled it to put some in the freezer for another day!
Love this recipe! I prefer a “soupier” chili so I added a whole carton of broth (I might have been cooking too high but when I first made as described, I got the thick chili-from-a-can consistency). Also WARNING the first time I made, I burned the spices when I added them in, so be sure to turn off your heat just while adding the spices or add in a little broth at that step just to keep it from getting too dry and burning. I have made this several times now as written (just adding more broth). Tastes amazing and my family loves it too
OBVIOUSLY I doubled this and added 1,000 more beans. And green chilis. And jalapenos.
If it ain’t burnin ya ain’t learning;)
Such a great classic chili recipe! It’s been a hit with young and old for all that I’ve made it for. My 5 year old asks for it he loves it so much. I do omit the cayenne due to him and halve the sugar as we don’t like it too sweet but it doesn’t need any other tweeks for us. It’s the only one I’ve made for several years since I found it. So good and so easy to make!
Made it for dinner of four and I tell you No left over. It was delicious. Will definitely make it again…
Best chili ever!!
This recipe was shared with me 3-4 years ago and we continue to love it! It is the only chili recipe I use. Many, many friends and family love it too. I follow the recipe exactly and use either ground beef or ground venison.
This recipe is what taught me how to cook chili & ever since that first time – I have come back to the same recipe.
Everytime I make it; it is so good !!!! I have been ranting about how good it is to all my friends that they finally had some tonight and just about melted on their first bite.
So thank you to the author for helping me create my childhood dish and also teaching me to make the best kind of chili 🌶️❣️❣️🙂
Delicious! Will make again, but without the sugar.
If you don’t like sweet, I would suggest omitting or lessening the sugar.
This chili was fantastic! I made it as written and it turned out wonderful. I like that it takes only 30 minutes and the spice combination is spot on. I reviewed this on my YouTube channel, The Real Deal Recipe Reviews, where I always try to make recipes as written and give honest reviews. I wouldn’t change anything about this chili.
I made this recipe with turkey, black beans and zucchini, because I didn’t have the full pound of meat. DELISH! I am not a spicy person, so we held off on the cayenne, and added some turmeric. Served with warm cornbread muffins. YUMZZZYY
This has been my go-to chili recipe for a few years now. We absolutely love the spiciness of it – we don’t go for heat in our spices so I keep the Cayenne to a minimum, but it is THE BEST. It is delicious as is, but I have made a few adaptations to accommodate our pantry and diet:
1) instead of beef, we use ground turkey – it lowers the calories and red meat. I’ve made it AND love it both ways.
2) I rarely use tomato paste and when I use 2T of it the rest goes to waste, so I’ve replaced the paste and the 15 oz can of diced tomatoes with a 28 oz box of diced tomatoes.
We are in our 70s and this is our favorite Chili recipe of all time.
THANKS!
There’s no sense wasting tomato paste it freezes well. I do it all the time.
First time making chili from scratch instead of a ready mix packet. It turned out delicious. I only reduced sugar because we are trying to limit our sugar intake. Hubby gives the recipe 5 stars
Best chili I had in a long time what a keeper!
I love how easy this chili recipe is. However 2T is sugar is too much for my taste buds. Our chili actually tasted sweet, so much so that my husband wouldn’t eat it. I will try again using less sugar.
Great tasting and easy recipe. I added salt and sugar to taste at the end. Thank you for the Chili recipe. It’s perfect 👍
Sooooo goooood!!!
Best chili recipe I have ever found. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Excellent. I added a few jalapeños to mine. It all has such a great flavor. Diffently a keeper
I’ve made it multiple times.. no sugar double the cayenne and fresh jalapeños cheese, sour cream, onions and saltines on the side….. but Doritos for the weird one in the house. Perfect classic chili
Best classic chili recipe! Agree with others that no tweaking is needed. Have used this one for past several years and have it pinned on my phone.
I used the recipe today for the chili cook-off party at our church. It’s my first time ever cooking chili and I haven’t tried one before. I used seasoning blend instead of the yellow onion, used some minced garlic, added some creole seasoning, used Rotel’s dice tomatoes with chilies, and used brown sugar instead of white sugar. OMG, I won the chili cook off! Thank you for the recipe!!!
You didn’t make this recipe. You made your own. But yours sounds good too!
I love this recipe. I use it all the time it’s the best.
This is the best chili ever! And this comes from someone who knows – my husband!
Excellent chilli!! Easy to make and family loved it.
I have made this recipe several times and I love it. I have cooked, cooled & frozen this chili to bring camping twice. It freezes well, reheats well, and is easily a crockpot recipe if you brown your beef and sauté your onions beforehand.
all the adults in the house loved it!
Great recipe but made these changes – Halved the sugar, Omitted the salt and Cayenne Pepper, subsituted Mild Rotel for diced tomatoes, used black beans with the red kidney beans.
Truly the best chili! I always cook in a crockpot for several hours.
This chili is insanely good – the best I’ve ever had. I dont make anything else since finding this a couple years ago! No tweaking needed whatsoever.
My first time making homemade chili and this recipe was everything. It did not disappoint! Was a hit with everyone in my family of 5. My husband was even at work today hoping noone ate the bowl that was leftover because he had forgotten to take it to work. He was too late myself and my 2 year old finished it off. The only change I made was I used Chicken broth instead of beef (I forgot it when I went for the other ingredients) and then of course seasoned to my liking.
This is my go to chili recipe. I make it in the Instant Pot and it’s super quick and easy. Delicious every time!
Good recipe- easy very tasty- but needs the little kick of tobasco! Also
Family loves it on chilly days( pun intended)
I loved this recipe !
This is now my “go to” chili recipe. I use ground impossible “beef” and no one can tell the difference. This seasoning profile is SO much better than those packets you buy at the grocery. Fantastic recipe.
I Love this recipe so does everyone I made it for, only thing I changed was I used Venison burger & added Celery salt to get rid of the wild taste & added fresh minced garlic 🧄 fresh diced jalapeños cooked it in crockpot after cooked the meat onions & garlic . I then added shredded cheese & crackers after I served it
This recipe is among the best chili I have ever had. I doubled the batch the first time and actually used truvia instead of sugar. It was amazing. I’m just finishing up a second double batch. The whole family has been asking for it. Outstanding.
Simple and awesome!!! If you want a quick, hearty and delicious meal; this is it!!!
It’s a tradition in my family to make chili on Halloween and this was my first time trying to make it myself. Directions were SO easy and it tasted GREAT! Thank you!
Best chili I ever made, I added 1 can Ro-tel. Which gave it a little extra kick. Family loved it.
This chili was a huge hit with my family! The only mistake I made was not making a double batch!
I’ve been making this recipe for years now and it has never failed. I make double batches because my neighbors love it so much too and I make some for them with some corn bread.
Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Tasted great! Easy to make too. I cooked the sauce in a crockpot instead of cooking in the saucepan. I didn’t add the cayenne and had to use garlic salt instead of powder.
Its pretty good but has a very strong cummin flavor. Maybe do 1 tablespoon instead of 2 if you’re not a huge fan of that flavor. Otherwise, it’s delicious!
This recipe is pretty good. I just thought it was way too sweet for chili. I would reduce the sugar by at least half. I was wondering if it was supposed to be 2 teaspoons instead of tablespoons. Thanks!
Have made this many times now; coming to say THANK YOU for sharing this recipe, it is absolute perfection. Exactly what I want when I am craving chili. It is so easy to make, quick, and no fussiness. I use it to make a cheese dip recipe, too (layer baking dish with cream cheese, chili, shredded cheese- bake at 400 for 10 mins or until bubbly- so good!).
So good! It has just the right amount of spice/kick. Easy to follow and doesn’t take too long. I added diced green pepper and corn, (and jalapeño and avocado to the top).
Made this today. Wow! Will be my go to chili recipe. I used pinto beans instead of kidney beans because that’s what I had. Also added green pepper. Wife said it was best chili I have made! This one is a keeper.
Great recipe but next time I would start with 1/2 the sugar. Great flavor but a bit sweet
I am now a fan! I am a teacher and look for recipes that are fast, easy and inexpensive. However, the number one ingredient is taste. It’s hard to find any recipes online that have great taste, but are also fast easy and inexpensive. This chili recipe is the best I’ve ever had. I will now be looking up all of the recipes from Amanda. Thank you for making my life easier and happier!
My first attempt at chili and it turned out great. Doubled the beans by adding a can of pinto beans as well (added more sauce and tomatoes to compensate). Wanted to spice it up as well so I added diced poblano peppers with onions and some dabs of hot sauce at the end. Thanks for the recipe.
Hello! I am fixing to make this recipe, the 12 servings. BUT, I just realized I do not have enough garlic powder and can not run to the store! Can I substitute the garlic powder for minced garlic? If so, how much would I need to use? Thank you so much! 😊
Love this chili. The taste is amazing.
Amazing! Such a crowd pleaser. I went ahead and made the alterations below and I highly recommend!:
My alterations:
-double the meat
-put 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
-1 jalapeño
-minced garlic
-+ 1-2 tablespoons of chili powder
For some reason, mine tasted a little heavy on the chili powder and cumin. But otherwise fantastic tasting. I am going to try your modifications. Sounds good.
My go-to chili recipe for the past 3 years! The best
This is, by far, THE best chili!!! I’ve given this recipe out so much thru the years because EVERYONE loves it!
I subbed beyond meat and vegetable broth to make it vegan. I also added corn. Delicious!
Amazing chili recip my family love it ❤️
Yummy 😋 made this for a family party and I will definitely be using this recipe again. Easy and delicious!
I made this tonight it was amazing! Thank you so much ♥️
Best recipe ive ever tasted! Followed recipe to the exact. Making for the 2nd time and many many more
I love this recipe. It’s quick and easy. I do add fresh garlic and black beans to the recipe. It’s definitely a go to Chili recipe
I’ve got two little ones that are fairly picky with spices. Thanks for a nice simple recipe that they love.
Best chili ever! I did use 2lb of ground beef and 2 cans Ranch Style Beans. Loved all of the spices.
So delicious and SO easy!! Making for the second week in a row!!
I made this chili and it was delicious! I have picky eaters in my house but everyone ate this and there unfortunately were no leftovers…next time I am doubling the recipe :0)
Loved this Chili recipe. I used Bush’s canned Chili beans and chili ready diced tomatoes because that is what I had , that was the only thing I changed other than using half the sugar amount and it really is the best Chili I have ever had and my husband agreed. This will be my go to chili recipe from now on.
Won a chili cook off with this recipe! Great chili, halved the cayenne pepper
Great easy recipe
Great recipe, curious about what it would be like if I add Rotel…we shall see.
Tonight is my third time making it. This time I’m making a double batch.
I make this recipe often. Absolutely love it. I substitute brown sugar for white. I half the broth because I don’t like runny chili and half the cayenne pepper or it has a kick, and I like spicy. Pair it with cracker barrel mac&cheese for chili mac or chili cheese frito pie, chili dogs or by itself. It’s delicious!
Can this be made in the crockpot?
A great recipe which doesn’t require a run to the specialty store, but uses what we usually have in the cabinet. With that being said, yep, I was missing an ingredient and substituted another. Still a winner in this house! I left out the cayenne pepper; if anyone wants heat, it’s added at the table. I didn’t have tomato paste, so I decreased the sugar to one tablespoon – which may have increased the potency of the chili powder. So good! Also, I substituted venison cube steak (finely chopped) for the ground beef. That gave the chili a hearty/meatier consistency. I’ll be making this one again soon.
This is some of the best chili my husband and I have had! It’s so flavorful and delicious. I’ve had a lot of chili that doesn’t have much flavor or has way too much broth, but this recipe doesn’t have either of those issues.
The best chili and the only one that I will use! We have a lot of elk meat, so I was looking for a chili recipe, and this is hands-down, the best!!! Especially with the ground elk, it’s almost sweet it is so delicious, thank you!
Easy and delicious!!
This is the best chili I’ve ever made! It was so simple and the flavor is spot on. I added some corn, green peppers, canned green chilis. 10/10
Easy, well written easy instructions, most of all tasty!!
Love this chili! I’m vegetarian so I use impossible ground beef instead of regular beef and vegetable stock instead of beef broth and it is so good!! The spices are perfect and I love that it’s the perfect level of sweetness!
The chili is deliciious. I made it exactly as the recipe says, including the sugar and the cayenne. I did add black beans. YUMMY.
This is a wonderful recipe for Chili and I make it exactly as written. The only thing I do differently is double the recipe and freeze half for later. The flavor deepens and it’s even better the second time around. Everyone I’ve served it to loves it. I usually serve it with cornbread. Yum!
First snow on Halloween day seemed like a good day for chili! This was a very tasty recipe. The blend of spices and amount of sugar was just what I was looking for in a classic chili but decided to start with half of it added and taste. That was just enough for my family’s preference . Now I have enough spice blend saved for another recipe . Served with some cornbread for a great comfort food dinner.
Made it. And it was my 1st time ever making chili…thanks for sharing. I used the fire roasted tomatoes and added some Italian sausage and did a little tweaking. It was amazing.
Great Recipe since I wanted larger portions to share I used double the meat and chili powder and 2 cans of beans. I used brown sugar instead and added more veggies celery and bell peppers. I cooked my meat separately but added all others ingredients in the steps provided. Amazing I loved the taste.
Very tasty! I added a diced green pepper.
I do this recipe all the time and every time it is a success! Love it and the hubby too! I give it a 10 on 10! Great job Wholesome Dish and Thank You for sharing!
OMG! I followed the recipe exactly. BEST chili I’ve ever had. Amazing!!! Thank you for the great recipe!
I was craving chili on a sudden cold evening so I googled all 5 star chili recipes and decided to go with this one. Thankfully I had all the ingredients except for the beef broth. Substituted chicken broth, left out the cayenne pepper and added fresh minced garlic. It was delicious! Next time I’ll try it with organic ground turkey, use vegetable broth and reduce the sugar since this recipe is a little too sweet for my taste. Very flavorful and dice is thick as chili should be. This is so far my favorite chili recipe.
Best chilli ever!!!
Finally a recipe with where I didn’t have to add extra seasoning, and it tastes so good! The only change I made was to replace the sugar with honey. Yum!
I’ve made this several times. The only thing I changed was I cut back
on the sugar to half. It’s great and I’m sure I’ll be making it many times more. I side dish with pasta or corn bread and usual. Cheese, scallions, sour cream. Love it. Thanks.
My go-to chili recipe! Thank you for sharing.
We love this. I have been making chili for years with only mediocre results. My family raves and it is simple for me.
I reduce the sugar and add some herbs. Bellisimo!
Paulette
Great chili recipe!
We loved it!
Left out the sugar and cayenne.
I have made this several times, it is my go to for chili, love it!!
I add 4 cans of beans to stretch the meal among a house of hungry college kids. So good every time!
Great recipe! I did add green and red peppers and fresh garlic, as well. Also used my slow cooker after browning meat w/ veggies. But great flavor!
I made this recipe to “try out”. My family and I ate every last bite in one day. It was so unbelievably good! I barely made any changes to the original recipe, but I increased the cayenne and chili powder a little. YUM!
My favorite recipe for a long time now. Everyone loves it
I think I would have really loved this had I left out the sugar or maybe left half of the sugar out. Great recipe, just a bit too sweet in my opinion.
I was looking for a simple recipe, because I lost my mom’s, and found this recipe. It is delicious and fast to make. I have never used beef broth in chili before, but will from now on.
Can I cook this recipe in a crockpot after browning the meat?
Best chili I have ever made family loves it clean bowls every time 🥰
This is the best chili I’ve ever made. You must try it. It’s so easy and delicious. I used fire roasted diced tomatoes and it just added to the flavor.
This was very good and very easy. I left out the sugar and didn’t miss it.
I added the cayenne and figured I could offset it by mixing in some sour cream for my son who doesn’t love spicy food. It was still too spicy for him.
But I thought it was pretty perfect.
Great tasting and easy to make chili. I added a half cup of frozen corn. Next time I would leave the broth out. We like a thicker chilli.
I have never made chili the same…always with a new recipe. But THIS has just earned my “go to” recipe for Chili!
Very good!!
The seasonings in this recipe are perfect. I used 2 packets of Stevia instead of the sugar (better for diabetics), but followed the rest of the recipe exactly. This is a recipe you can adjust to suit your taste – add more beans, leave out the sugar, omit the cayenne pepper, etc. The seasonings will still be perfect. Very pleased with the end result!
I loved this recipe! Since a lot of reviews commented it was sweet, I put half the sugar it called for. I also puréed a tomato instead of using tomato paste. It came out perfect!
love your recipe. Use it all the time.my husband does not like so much tomato so beefy flavor works well.
Great chili. I left out the sugar and added another can of beans. Reminds me of Culver’s chili.
Best ever!
Made this recipe for a local soup fest and it got 2nd place. Got a lot of good comments on it.
Family loved it! This recipe will replace the one we were using!
Are the spice amounts correct? Its seems like a TON of spices for only a pound of ground beef. Should they be teaspoons instead of tablespoons?
those are def correct, that’s how much I usually use. You have to think you are adding a lot more stuff too, and a bunch of broth. but season to taste, if you think that will be too much, then do less.
I’m pretty sure it’s a tablespoon since chili involves adding liquid, it’ll ensure that your meat is still seasoned and your chili is flavorful.
The title gets this one right—it is the BEST chili recipe I have found. It satisfies all of my cravings for chili powder, cumin, garlic, etc. I’ve made it numerous times exactly as written, but today I added another can of beans. It is delicious both ways. Thank you!!
It was good! Will add 1/2 cup more broth and only 1 tbsp. of cumin next time.
This is the perfect chili
I was thinking the same thing but I just made it for dinner. They are correct.
Simply Seriously Good Chili !!
Looks and smells great so convenient on busy weeknights
My family has NEVER thanked me for making chili for supper… until tonight! They all loved it and had seconds. I will be, for sure, keeping this recipe. (Oh, and this is only the second time I left a recipe comment… it’s that good!)
I have religiously only ever made this chili recipe. While the tablespoon might seem like a lot, it’s perfect when you let it simmer down for a while, perfect amount of flavor!
Perfection!
This is the best Chilli I have ever made, I’ve made it 4 times since the weather got cooler, we love it thank u sooo much for sharing 😊
Tried this recipie and it was super easy and delicious! Thank you for sharing.
Delicious but would leave sugar out next time
G00D…..
Excellent amount of spices. I added 2 types of beans, corn and a small can of green chiles. Delicious.
This is a great recipe. My husband loved it and he’s a chili snob!
I used fresh garlic and a touch of ancho chili powder and chipotle chili powder. No cayenne.
Will definitely be making this again!!
Best chili recipe around and I think I’ve tried all of the top ones on the internet. This has become my go to Chili recipe. So, so delicious!
Can I use this recipe for canning?
Pretty delicious 🤤 I too have kiddos that require a less spicy chili so I omitted the cayenne. Other than using fresh ingredients over canned, I followed this recipe. It’s a keeper. Thank you 💜💐
Delicious! It was hard not to go back for another bowl!
This truly is the Best Classic Chili recipe. I tried multiple chili recipes before finding this one and this is now my go to!
Changes: I use half of the sugar she recommends and it’s still amazing (I use cane sugar). Also I do add the cayenne and I don’t find it spicy at all.
I recommend pairing with the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits… it’s SO YUMMY.
Thank you for this recipe!!!
Best chili recipe in my opinion
This chili was so so good! I did the onions and ground beef step and then threw it all in the slow cooker and it came out so flavorful. I’ve tried so many recipes but this one is by far the best. For leftovers you could throw in some macaroni and bake with cheese for some chili mac!
I skipped the sugar completely. Tastes great without
Agreed. I used the sugar, and decided I’d like the chili even more without it. Still, we loved it.
I was looking for a new chili recipe and came across this. So glad I did. I cut the sugar in half and added another can of beans and it was absolutely delicious. Best part is that it took about 30 min from start to end. Will be making this a lot this Fall and Winter!!
This recipe was incredibly easy to follow and turned out great. I was happy to find it was able to accommodate a couple additions as well (bell peppers, mushrooms, paprika).
I use this recipe all the time. We all love it here.!!!
I have tried several chili recipes and this was the best one ever. My husband absolutely loved it and said this was the best one I have ever made. Thank you for sharing this recipe, definitely keeping it and will be my go to chili recipe.
Delicious!!!! My husband says best chili I’ve ever made and I’ve made several different recipes. I’ll definitely be making this one again.
I’m not much of a cook and I made this and it was great and people said it was the bomb.
THIS CHILI IS TERRIFIC
So good……perfect for cold weather……
Excellent! The entire family enjoyed it. We will make it again.
I love this. I’ve made it several times only I add a can of beer . You can always spice it up if you want it spicy. But we love it as is
This is one of my absolute favorite recipes!! I leave out the cayenne pepper as I don’t like hot. I make this Edie silly now in fall season with done corn bread!! Oh yummy!!!
This is the best chili I have ever made
A little too sweet for me but other than that it was great! I’ll just do less sugar next time.
Can I make this In a Dutch oven
Really good chili, it’s kinda sweet and spicy but i love it! paired it with some homemade cornbread, and it made the best dinner ever. huge hit!!
I want to make this but it seems like a ton of cumin. Is this amount correct?
I make this all the time ! Definitely my favorite chili recipe 😋
The amount of cumin is correct.
I’ll cut back on the sugar next time. Good chili (it’s on the stove).
I’ve been making this for a couple years now, and it is one of only a handful of meals that my picky 7- and 9-year-old kids happily scarf down! I greatly reduce the sugar and use ground turkey; I serve topped with cheese and sometimes poured over hunks of cornbread! YUMMMM!
This recipe came out well and was so easy! My variations were that I used ground beef & ground pork as well as red and dark red kidney beans and added finely diced jalapeños and poblanos for a little kick. I’m not a big fan of chili but made if for football Sunday. It was a hit! I personally couldn’t stop eating it and can’t wait to make it again and again!!
Very, very good but a little spicy for me. I’m a while with spicy food though. Next time I’ll make it with half the chili powder. Thankfully I didn’t add any of the cayenne. This will definitely be my chili base for future recipes.
This has been in our regular rotation for a while now. Best chili ever-hands down!!! I double up the beans because that’s my preference. Thank you for sharing!
I’ve made this recipe at least 10x. Always a crowd favorite.
Everyone loved it and had seconds – old and young! The kiddos ask to make if again!
Greatest chili recipe, I added 3 kind of beans, black, kidney and red for a twist and it was really great!
Great and easy!
Tasty, but wayyy too much sugar for my liking. Next time I’ll do a half tablespoon of brown sugar
I lowered the salt and added chicken broth. It was very nice and quite flavorful.
My family said we should do this one again. But my brother thought that it needed to be more spicely.
Good taste overall.
Amazing chili! First time making chili from scratch and absolutely delicious! Ate it for 3 days straight! 🙂
This chili was the best! And no heart burn!
I’ll definitely be making this again. Yummy!
FYI – I used California Ground Chili Peppers, which is what I had on hand, instead of chili powder & it tasted great 👍
Delish!
Absolutely delicious 😋
serve with cup of white rice and side of crackers. sour
cream as side optional.
Amazing
I’m not sure exactly what made this recipe so much better than others I’ve tried, but wow, it was delicious and was ready in half the time of others!! I used the season end of green pepper from my garden (about 1/2 cup) and fresh garlic but otherwise, I followed your recipe exactly. I bet it will be even better for tomorrow’s dinner! Thanks so much, it’s definitely a keeper.
Incredible Chili recipe! I opted for the larger can of Tomatoes, added 1/2 a green bell pepper and real garlic and a dash of Worcestershire at the end. SO GOOD!!
This was really a good chili well deserving of all the five stars it has received and as usual, I put my own spin on It by adding a few more spices like Smoked Paprika, Basil, and a can of black beans to accompany the red Kidney beans.
Very delicious!!
Excellent! I modified a little by adding 2 med cloves garlic (instead of powder), 1/2 c celery (with leafy tops) and about 1/4 c each of red, yellow, orange and jalapeño peppers all at a med chop. I also used crushed tomatoes instead of diced and omitted the tomato sauce. I thought the amount of spice and even the sugar would be too much but it wasn’t – it was perfect! Thank you for this great recipe!
Chili was great! I did everything by the recipe except the broth- didn’t have any. So I added an extra two jars of tomato sauce. Because It was a little sour from the tomato sauce I added a bit more sugar to balance everything but the recipe was delicious definitely a keeper!
This is the best Chili ever. My whole family loves it. It is the star of our Halloween party every year.
Great recipe. If you really want to give it that special something, replace the sugar with Cinnamon Sugar or add ground Cinnamon… mmmmmmm… so good.
I made it as is but also put in a sliced jalapeño along with the onions. Perfect over a baked potato, with some corn chips or in a bowl with cheddar cheese and some sour cream! Delicious!
Delicious. I add a a half of diced bell pepper with the onion. Perfect!
Going to try next week
What do I need to substitute with if I leave out the diced tomatoes? Can I just use another can of tomato sauce? Thanks!
My friend said it was perfect!
this recipe is a masterpiece. my partner claims that this chili is what made him fall in love with me lol. ❤️ only thing I added was a tablespoon maybe of onion powder and sometimes I’ll cook half a jalapeno with the beef and onion. but totally not necessary, just personal preference. I don’t even eat chili, but I think this is awesome stuff. thanks!
Love this recipe!! This time I used ground turkey and I like it even better!
Truly the best chili recipe I have made to date. My hubby really enjoyed it as well!
I won a chili cook-off with this recipe! Excellent recipe and very easy directions. Thank you for sharing!
VERY Tasty Chili! I made this recipe tonight, and the only thing I would change is I would do 1Tbsp of sugar instead of 2, but otherwise, the flavor is amazing! So glad I found this recipe.
I ran out of chili powder, only had about a tsp, so I subbed ancho and chipotle. It was a success. Me and my son had two bowls first night and again 3 days later, and it was even better!
Amazing flavor.
I will admit that I have never done the recipe as written. There are 4 things that you want with every dish… Salt, heat, fat, and acid… This dish had everything except acid so I added the juice of half a lime…
OMG, the umami in this recipe is amazing. Great complex flavor, decent heat (I didn’t add the Cyanne) for people that don’t like a lot of heat, and fairly easy. I treated this as a one pot recipe so the amount of dishes needed for this recipe is minimum (cutting board, knife, cast iron pot, and a strainer). Oh, I also used a can of medium Rotel for the tomatoes.
Highly recommend recipe for a simple chilli.
Wonderful classic chili recipe. Really is just like mom used to make. Perfect just the way it is or add your own twists. Well done.
It’s been a while since I made chili and needed a reminder. I’m so glad I stmbl d upon your recipe. Great classic flavor. I won’t make any other recipe after this one. Thank you
This is an excellent base recipe but a touch too sweet for my taste. I balanced out the sweetness with ground chipotle and apple cider vinegar and an currently enjoying a bowl. I will definitely make it again but will reduce tte sugar by half and keep the additional chipotle and ACV.
Truly the best!
My family couldn’t get enough of this chili. I added half a green bell pepper and cilantro. I used tomatoes from our garden . I will certainly make this again soon!
My favorite dish!
Yay! Made this for a neighborhood gathering. It was a HIT! Shared the recipe… but did NOT add the cayenne pepper . I had several hot sauces on the table with cheddar cheese, sour cream and sliced green onions, jalapeños and fresh parsley. Thank you for such an easy and delicious recipe !
Whenever I try out a new recipe for the first time I follow it exactly, how am I supposed to know if the recipe is good if I tweak it? Round two of using a new recipe tweaks like adding this or that are not necessary here. This recipe was perfect! Exactly what me and baby were craving. I will note however that I bought regular diced tomatoes instead of petite on accident. I thought it was delicious but will definitely use petite next time to better disguise them from my very picky 7 year old.
I always do my own thing but it has been a year since I made chili. I needed a reminder. This is the first recipe I looked at and after another half dozen, went back to. It tastes almost exactly like my mothers chili. I love it. I didn’t do the exact amounts and cooked dry beans. My advice is to use all of the ingredients in the recipe but add or subtract amounts to suit your taste. This is a very good basic recipe for chili.
I come back to this recipe over and over when I need to cook chili! It’s perfect as is, but sometimes I like to add a little more onion and more beans.
Awesome
do you use white or brown sugar?
Granulated sugar is always white sugar 😉
Best chili I’ve ever had!
This chili is perfect! I doubled the recipe so I could freeze the leftovers! I served it over baked potatoes with cheese, chives, sour cream and bacon pieces. This recipe for chili is so easy to follow, take your time and read the directions first, then make it. It is wonderful.
My husband loved this recipe
I’ve been making chili for years on my own, from recipes, in a crock pot, and on the stove. This one is hands down the best! Made it for family gathering and everyone loved it! Clear directions, thanks!
I won the church chili cook-off with this recipe! Thanks!
This is amazing…exactly what I was looking for.
This is my go to chili every time! Best chili ever.
Terrific recipe and very easy. I added crushed red pepper flakes, increased the diced tomatoes to the 30 oz can. It’s always a winner whenever served to family or to a mob. Everyone loves it.
Awesome recipe! My fussy 11 year old loved it and she’s my toughest critic. I doubled the recipe so I could freeze some for a busy week night that I know will come now that we’re back to school & evening activities.
As a novice cook, I can’t believe that I could ever make anything this delicious. Thank you!!!
The best beef chili ever!
Looks great, will try it!
Have made this chili recipe for the last year and my brother says it is the Best!
I add celery, green peppers, mushrooms and a little airplane size bottle of Jack Daniels to it! Very taste!
First time making chili using your recipe. My husband loved it. It’s perfect. Thank you!!
Yummy.
Very good cooking
Great!
Love this chili! I add a little less chili powder and it’s perfect..
This chil was awesome, easy to make as well. Will be adding it to my recipe book for sure.
Love this recipe. It’s soon good.👍👍
This is my absolute favorite Recipe!
I just added less Sugar!
I made it many times!
Best chili recipe and so easy to make. It’s a family favorite.
I simmer with a couple of bay leaves a a splash of red wine. Love this simple recipe as is, too.
I saved this recipe because this had become my family’s goto chili recipe. We tweak it a little by adding a small can of roasted green chilis, a can of black beans and I use half beef broth and half Guinness. The spice combination you have is perfect!
I will never wing it with chili again. Sticking to this recipe. The whole family loves it.
5 ⭐️
I tried this recipe, having never made chili in my life. My husband thought homemade chili sounded good, so I got online for ‘best chili recipe’, and this recipe came up. This is the best chili we have ever eaten. My husband still raves about how this chili is better than any chili he has ever tasted. Thank you very much for sharing.
Note: I cooked 8 oz. pinto beans and 8 oz. red kidney beans in a slow cooker in place of the canned beans. I replaced garlic powder with two cloves fresh minced garlic, and added 1/2 diced green bell pepper to chili. I combined all ingredients in the slow cooker, and simmered on low heat for 5 hours.
Should I cook and drain the fat from the beef before putting it in the crockpot? Or just throw everything in crockpot using a lean beef?
Alyssa, since the recipe uses 90% ground beef, it will not have much fat after the beef is browned. I suggest not draining.
My kids loved it! I just added 1 can of spicy chili beans, 1 can of kidney beans and 1 can of black beans with some celery, and red and green peppers.
It was perfect!!
Excellent! Loved this recipe so I saved it AND wrote it down 🙂 doubled everything except I completely forgot to add the beans and that was fine too. Definitely will be making this one again-thank you for sharing.
How much is a serving size?
I’m on a special diet and need to record my sodium intake. I plan to alter this recipe to lower the sodium. It will end up being 141mg per serving but I need to know the serving size in order to measure my portion. Thank you for sharing it.
Ideal recipe for classic no bs chili,my family loves it so much
My boyfriend made this for me for dinner and it was his first time making chili. (I do most of the cooking in our household but lately I have had to work different hours than normal.) When I got home tonight I was impressed by the aroma. I couldn’t wait to get into my comfy pants and dig in. It was absolutely delicious. He left out the sugar and the cayenne pepper and it was perfect for me. You can tell it’s chili but it’s not too spicy. I had him share the recipe to my phone so next time I can make some! Thanks!
Delicious. We add a can of cannellini beans and light red kidney beans.
Served guests & we all Loved this chili!!
Just made it for a large event, everyone loved it! Tripled the recipe no problem! The only change I made was adding a can of diced chili peppers per another reviewer’s recommendation. Also added some precooked (by me) steak sliced to add an “expensive” addition to the presentation. Not necessary for a successful result but it did work!
This is my go to chili recipe for the past 10 years!! Excellent. We add Fritos, Sour Cream and Finely Chopped Onion for toppings. Yummy!! When I first printed this recipe there were 454 votes! Now there are over 3000!
This has been my go-to chili recipe for quite a while now. It’s a no-fuss recipe made with great ingredients ( I usually add 2 different cans of beans/ kidney and black.) It cooks in such a short period of time and it’s DELICIOUS! Dinner on the table in under an hour. The leftovers are even better the next day or frozen and reheated at a later date. My whole family loves this!!!
The perfect balance of sweet, salted, and spicy! Loved it so much that I will make a new one after just a week so I can share it with my friends (first time I ate it all by myself). You really nailed this recipe, Amanda, thank you so much!
I love making chili and rarely use a recipe. The last few times, though didn’t turn out well. I tried your recipe for my kids that “hate chili!” and they LOVED IT! Pretty much stayed to the recipe and they said it was the best food ever. High praise! Thank you so much! This will be my go-to for chili.
Getting Chli ready for dinner. In tasting it while cooking it, I give it a thumbs up! Can’t wait to dinner. Maybe I’ll sneak some for lunch 😆 first time making this.
Delicious
Delicious! The only alteration I made was to make it vegan by using Impossible Burger and BTB no-beef base. I used just a pinch of cayenne. Came together beautifully and the final result was rich, complicated, and flavorful. I served it with homemade cornbread. Thank you so much!
I added about 2 tablespoons of honey just to make it sweater for me but in general the chilli was great!
I’ve made this recipe multiple times and everyone in my family loves it and it tastes really really good i’m actually gonna make it today for lunch Thank You!!!!!
I tried this recipe it was very good, I added one green pepper 🫑 though when cooking with the onion,and top the chili with cheddar cheese, I will be making this recipe again it was very good , I also served it with chili cheddar cheese bread , thank you for the recipe I enjoyed it very much and I hope to try more recipes
It’s really good I 2x mine and my family enjoyed it I added pinto beans 🫘 and it was fine.. thanks
This is my husband’s favorite chili. We 5x the recipe every time we make it.
I want to make some with no beans for another family member. How much should I decease the spices if we don’t add the bean???
This is a great recipe delicious and my family loves. It didn’t have to change a thing about it.
Excellent!!! Great taste super easy to make. Thank You!! ❤️
I hate people who comment (“it’s great, BUT…”) I’m not one of those (lol) BUT I did make 2 changes. 1) used ground turkey instead of beef (hubby can’t process beef,) and 2) doubled up on the spices for a bit more kick. Excellent award winner!
This is by far the best chili recipe I’ve ever found. I’ve made this so many times I know it by heart! The only thing I’ve ever added is extra cayenne (I like it *spicy*), and a healthy splash of vinegar (I like it *tangy*). About to make it for the 95683rd time and eat it every day for a week…
Delicious and easy!
This is by far the best chilli recipe that I have ever tasted in my life
This chili was delicious! Seriously, it was amazing!! I cut the sugar in half and added an extra can of kidney beans. Next time, I will double the recipe. Thank you so much for the recipe.
my husband says it is the best chili I have ever made!
Great recipe! I double the beans and add a little more tomato paste than the recipe calls for…
Great recipe, I made it today. I did follow the suggestion in the comments and reduced the sugar to 1/2 a Tbsp and I added diced green pepper. Everyone loved it and said this is our go to recipe for chili moving forward!
Seriously the ONLY chili recipe I use! Everyone loves it. It takes no time but tastes like you spent all day making it. 100% recommend!!
I used organic ground turkey and 1 big zucchini cut in small pieces sear in olive oil then add at the end, was very tasty. I made it because didn’t know what to do with old huge zucchini and was a hit.
I’ve been making vegetarian chili for years and I love it – one particular recipe calls for 4 cans of beans. But we decided to make beef chili this time and this recipe is positively delicious, fast and easy.
Amazing thanks soooooooooo much it was a success!!!!
LOVE this recipe! I’ve made it 3 times now – I double it each time and freeze it in portions. I cook the ground beef & onion, then dump everything together in the slow cooker for the day. PERFECT!
Very delicious! I made this for a church event and got tons of compliments. Follow the directions exactly and wouldn’t change a thing.
Good starting point for chili. I made a few slight changes. The only noteworthy one – I cover mine. I disagree with cooking it uncovered but who am I to say it’s wrong. Just not my way of doing it. Other than that it’s just minor variations to the amounts of the dry ingredients.
This was super good for a quick and easy chili.
The cumin made all the difference-I highly recommend this recipe for a quick and delicious dinner this fall!
We paired it with a cornbread recipe from B. Dylan Hollis, which is one box jiffy mix, 2 eggs and half a jar of cheese whiz(sounds awful but is really yummy) – this all went well together 🙂
Delicious 😋
Thank you for an easy and tasty chilli and i love your directions they were clear and easy to follow
Best homemade chili recipe ever!
Thanks, Scott
My favorite chili recipe! I’ve used this recipe a dozen times now, usually multiplying the ingredients by 3 or 4 because I can eat a lot of it. Good by itself or with toppings like sour cream and cheese. Also one of the best chili dog chili’s ever. 10 out of 10.
I have made this several times! It’s delish!!!
This was so delicious and my family just loved it. Thank you 😊
I’ve been using this recipe for about 2 years, and I’ve made zero adjustments or substitutions, it’s a spectacular recipe. You could add veggies if you want, but as it stands, this makes a perfect chili
Best chili recipe I have eaten. Have made numerous times. Make double batch each time and break down and freeze. The only thing I change in recipe is an extra can of beans.
Can this be done in a crock pot?
I really like the chili and I’m usually not a big fan of chili. I made my own chili powder for a recipe I found on the internet and left out the cayenne pepper. Chili powder is what I don’t like chili and leaving the cayenne out was definitely a step in the right direction. I added a pablano pepper that was sitting around. Oh yeah, I used a can of enchilada sauce in place of the diced tomatoes and I’m sure that accounts for it taking this recipe to the next level. Very good.
I don’t generally like chili all that much but this is really good. I made something for dinner that I didn’t think my son would like so I made this chili and really liked it. I made my own chili powder because that’s what I don’t like about chili. I left the cayanne out. I had a pablano pepper to use up and added that.
I had a pack of ground beef chuck that I wanted to use up and was looking for a simple chili recipe. I stumbled onto this recipe and thought I’d give it a try. The recipe proved to be very simple and didn’t require many ingredients. I added the cayenne pepper but didn’t notice any spiciness to the flavor that was noteworthy. If you’re looking for a simple yet tasteful chili recipe, this one fits the bill.
First time making Chili, and this was a hit! We’re in Australia, so some notes for other Aussies: “Ketchup” is not just tomato sauce – its tangier. “Tomato Sauce” is Passata. American “Chili Powder” is way less spicy than ours. I think I used 1/2 a tsp of Masterfoods Chilli Ground and it was warming and spicy. DO NOT use 2.5 table spoons!! Add chilli powder to your taste 👌🏼
This chili is really good! I copied it and made it last night for supper with a lettuce salad and easy cornbread for just myself. My husband died 16 years ago and my mother died 50 years ago.
Thanks, bunches!
My Mom died before she could teach me all the cooking she did and I’m trying different recipes to find hers. This is as much like hers as I’ve found. Except I added a can of chili beans because I didn’t add cumin. I don’t have little ones and the chili beans had cumin. It was still good, even better.
best chili ever . I have made Texas chili and red chili and many many more. I was about to give up and then i found this one. FIVE STARS
Never reviewed a recipe until now! BEST chili recipe I have tried. Hands down. Saving this one as our go-to chili recipe.
This is such an easy and yummy recipe. I was looking for something easy to make and that I had everything at home for. I didn’t have tomatoe sauce, but I blended a can if stewed tomatoes and used Rotel for the diced tomatoes. I also used the cayanne pepper, and it has a bit of kick. Next time I’d use half the amount. Great flavor!! Thank you for your recipe!
Great recipe. I make it regularly and it has become my go to recipe. Thanks for sharing it!
This chilli is great! I like to add green pepper and corn. HOWEVER! if u have a premium red chili powder DO NOT use more then 1 table spoon or else its way to spicy and u can’t enjoy this. But over all I’m obsessed with this chilli.
My daughter and husband loved it.
Really delicious chili! Love Al the seasonings. Will be my new go-to recipe!
Very easy and yummy!! I add a little more cumin but love the taste and easy to make for beginner cooks!!
This is the only recipe I use. Quick and very easy to make. The only thing I add is a dollop of sour cream when serving. Also,
I reduced the amount of cumin by half but this is just a personal preference. If I want it any hotter I simply add a little cayenne pepper. There’s never enough leftovers lol.
Best chili recipe ever.
This recipe was fantastic, delicious sweet with a little bit of heat
Not too much spice
I did not even add cheese on top or sour cream or anything
Thank you for this wonderful recipe
The only chilli I make now.. so easy and so good!!!
One of our favorite recipes! Super easy and tasty! Thank you!
I love the recipe. Classic chili is the best on a cold fall day. I love filling waterballoonz with chili and shooting them with a balloon launcher into crowds of people at events like weddings or school graduations. I’m scared of the toaster.
I’ve made different variations of this chili for my family for a few years. I’ve used it with ground pork sausage instead of beef I’ve also used ground bison. I have played around with the broths as well as the beans and every time it comes out spectacular. The seasoning is my favorite. It’s the most requested meal summer, winter, or fall from the whole family.. toddlers included! Its a great loving recipe meant to be shared with a neighbor too. Thank you for posting the recipe I’ve memorized it by heart now that people think its mine and said i should enter a chili contest.
Best Chili I have ever tasted. Several compliments from husband and told me me to make it once a week. Top with shredded sharp cheddar and green onions. I make it with a side of those Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix. Thank you!! SOOOOOOOOO much better then the chili seasoning packet!
Just made it. It’s absolutely wonderful!
This came out delicious and so easy
Love this recipe…almost identical to grandma’s! My kind of fall/winter comfort food, but we enjoy it year round.
This chili is da bomb! I have used so many recipes over the years, but this is a crowd favorite. I make small modifications here and there with spices, types of beans, cocoa powder, etc .., but basically stick to it as is! Thank you!
This is such a great recipe! I’ve made this for several family and friends, and everyone really likes this. I personally do not like cumin and my daughter does not like spicey, so I don’t add the chili powder. However, it is amazing even without these ingredients. I love all the rich flavors and hardiness of this chili. I highly recommend this recipe.
Add 2 more cups of broth(I substituted for chicken broth) and it fed 3 adults. Delish. Flavorful. Just Yum(:
5 star
Only thing I used differently was 2tbsp.molasses
I made this and it was Great, easy to make. I added one medium diced green bell pepper to the simmering onion. Also, one tablespoon of white vinegar was the last ingredient, which enhanced the flavor for me. The taste was exceptional the next day. Will make this again, for sure. Thanks!
Real nice straightforward recipe for a classic dish. I thought the spices and heat level were spot-on, (warm lips afterburn, but not inedible.) but I’d cut the cayenne by half for my girlfriend and daughter who dislike such heat.
Didn’t have the 8 oz tomato sauce so I left it out and didn’t miss it at all. (I like a less soupy chili anyway and if anything, I was glad it didn’t have more liquid.) The ten minute rest at the end is important—some liquid is absorbed.
It will be interesting next time to try it with some diced green pepper, fresh garlic (jalapeno?) and assorted garnishes and side dishes. (Steven Raichlen cornbread!)
Would be an EXCELLENT filling I think for tacos, burritos, or enchiladas . . .
NICE job Amanda! 🙂
Why the sugar? Is it essential to your recipe. Have not made it yet, but would like to try it.
This chili recipe was easy to follow and I substituted the cooked beans for homemade beans–Best of all the chili was YUMMY and it was the first time I attempted making chili. I chose it because it was rated a 5 star!
Like your recipe. I left out the sugar and added 2 diced carrots to add sweetness!
This is now my only recipe, however I did make one adjustment. Rather than using tomato sauce I substitute it with chilli sauce. Quick an delicious
Great recipe! Easy, quick and full of flavor. This goes in my recipe box! Thank you for sharing!
Absolutely the best chili recipe!! My entire family loves it!! Thank you for sharing❤️
good all around easy to make and great for frito pie
Great recipe! I tried with ground venison. I added extra garlic and a can of corn. It’s definitely a family favorite.
Made this last night and it gone when I woke up. Read the notes at the end of the recipe, and the kids were happy there was no cayenne pepper in it. Halved the cumin. Good stuff!
I use this recepe for the spices as they are perfect for me. I hate kidney beans and I don’t feel like there is enough beans here. I used a can of pinto beans a can of black beans and a can of maple baked beans. I also added mushrooms, corn and celery which I added with the onions at the start because they just make chili better. Instead of garlic powder I put 3 cloves of minced up garlic and at the end I let it simmer for 2 to 2 and a half hours until it’s nice and thick. I also just add cayanne (1 Tbs per bowl because I love it) to my portions afterwards as my wife does not like spice. I have made this chili this way 4-5 times now and it is always awesome
I’ve made this simple but delicious chili recipe 3 times now. I always get compliments on it, ez and inexpensive to make. I normally double the recipe because I know it will all get eaten up.
Family loves the sweet and spicy flavors.
Has become a go to favorite!
I made this chili 3 days ago and it’s just as good for lunch today as it was then! Great flavor – thank you for sharing! Try this – you won’t be disappointed!
Definitely a superb recipe. I’ve made it a dozen times now and it’s always delightful.
I reduce the cumin by half ever since my first batch. It’s just a personal taste that the cumin makes the flavor a bit Tex-mex for me. I grew up with my mama’s Spanish recipes.
ALSO, I will make two pots at the same time with a single batch in each. I omit the beef in one pot, and it is a fantastic vegan chili!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE.
It’s absolutely amazing. It’s going to be my go to chilli recipe
Thank you for this recipe. We slightly reduced the chili powder and cumin but added the cayenne pepper option and substituted one minced clove of garlic instead of garlic powder. It balanced flavors and spicing perfectly. Wonderful with cornbread and cold beer. This will become a regular rotation.
This was my first time making chili, and I was pleased how easy it was. I ended up adding more of some things to use up the entire amounts that some ingredients came in. I substituted raw honey for sugar, and tamari and coconut aminos for some of the salt. It still came out delicious. I almost quadrupled the single recipe and ended up with 16+ pints to freeze.
Best chili I’ve had in a l time!!! It’s great. Great amount of spices too.
Best chili recipe ever! The only one I ever use!!
Best of all very simple, straight to the recipe without excessive talking about this or that. I love all the pictures!
What is the effect of omitting the sugar?
This is by far the best chili I have ever made. I have made a lot of different chili recipes in my life. I leave out the sugar. My family calls me all the time wanting me to make this chili. It is most definitely a 5 star dish. Thank you so much for such a delicious dish.
Perfect 30 minute chili, tastes like it cooked low and slow, no need to change a thing! Thank you
Great taste and quick to make. LOVE this!!!
I was so delightfully impressed with this recipe! I followed the recipe as is and it was simple and delicious and seasoned just right! Living abroad, I really come to miss some of my favorite American dishes and places that try to replicate the taste just don’t come close. Recipes like this make me have a little part of home with me and makes it easy to do myself with a great result. *Bonus points* my husband devoured this right up. That’s an A+ in my book.
Great recipe! This will be my go to for chili. Simple to follow.
I used less cumin and a little more chili powder, I find cumin to be a strong flavor so I use less.
I use this as my base for every chili I make. I just add jalapeño, more cayenne and substitute some of the beans for more diced tomatoes so that it has less carbs. Have made this at least a dozen times now. If you want a delicious chili and don’t know where to start then look no further. Thanks Amanda!
I was looking for a chili recipe as I usually just grab a packet at the grocery and follow the directions.
I know…. I know…
This recipe saved the day, it was very good!
NOTE: The sugar makes it a bit sweet, will ½ next time.
Thank You!
This chilli recipe was fast, easy, and had a great flavor!! The whole family loved it!
I have won 3 chili cook offs with your recipe! It is so easy and so good.
Lisa
Love this recipe
Great tasting chili. Made it twice but reduced amount of sugar second time. Thanks for allowing me to test your recipe! I husband absolutely loves chili and this recipe was a hit with him.
Are the beans canned or bagged beans
I’m not the author, but generally chili recipes call for canned beans. If you had beans leftover you wanted to use, it’d be about 2 cups. Just be sure to give em a rinse.
The ingredient list calls for canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed.
Do you drain the grease from the meat?
Excellent chili! I added 1/2 green bell pepper because I had it on hand. Easy recipe . Perfect for a cool winter day in California 😎
This is my 4th time making this recipe. I reduced the sugar to to 1 table spoon as I found it a little sweet. I have also substituted chicken for the beef, jarred tomato sauce and added sweet potatoes.
Great dish!
Very pleased with this recipe! I made it on a Sunday as meal-prep for the busy week, along with some Jiffy cornbread muffins. I like some spice so I added in dried chili peppers and extra cayenne. May add a little more beans next time, but I agree with the comment below that this produces a surprisingly large amount of chilli! Will definitely make it again 🙂
We love this recipe! I’ve made it many times. My grown son moved in with me and he really enjoys it! In fact i wasnt making it because we are headed into summer season and he ask me to please make it cause he just l8ves it no matter what the time of the year it is. Also, I may vary it a little depending on ingredients on hand or the mood I am in. One of the other reviewers said they vary it a little but keep to the main recipe. So do I!
Tried this recipe today and Hubby loved it, no more packages for me. Added bell peppers, my only addition. This is a keeper for sure.
I made the chilli today exactly what the recipe called for ….
and it’s perfect ,super yummy!
Thank you !
This was just the most perfect chili. Really flavorful and the consistency was excellent. I did add a couple more tablespoons of tomato paste, as I like my chili thick not runny.
Just made chili for the first time ever using this recipe and it came out amazing. Thank you!!
This has become my new go-to Chili recipe! I add black beans, that’s the only change I make 👍😋
The best chili recipe ever!! It’s been awhile since I’ve made it, so I’m making it tonight. But I don’t have any tomato paste. Will the chili be okay without it?
Excellent recipe, went a little lighter on seasonings but could of added all. Thank you #wholesomedish
Followed the recipe almost to a T. Only changed this (first time making) by adding one 15 oz can of garbanzo beans. And draining meat before adding spices, etc. Delicious. Will make again. Next time might slightly reduce cumin and slightly increase chili powder. But still, delicious.
I love this recipe it’s my go to chilli 😋
This is my go to recipe for Chili
I made it exactly like this + a dab of liquid smoke & ½ mini can of green chili peppers diced, with & poultry seasoning & OMG IT’S DELICIOUS! Ty
Great recipe. I would suggest draining the tomatoes and I would also suggest using beef stock.
My whole family loved it,it’s delicious 😋
Excellent
Amazing chili! Next time I think I’ll add two cans of beans. Ate bowls of chili the first day and then made nachos with chili on top tonight. The family loved it both ways!
I followed this recipe and added a can of corn and it was DELICIOUS!
My husband and young children all asked for seconds. It’s hearty, meaty and very filing. This recipe is definitely going into my book.
I’ve made this chilli lots of times and each time it does not fail. It hits the spot. Its like my grandmothers chilli. It’s really tasty and you feel fulfilled and satisfied with wholesome food. Thanks for sharing this recipe..
First time making chili, and surprised how easy it was. I’m cut cumin to half and it taste fine. I would probably cut down on the sugar in 1/2 next time and add smoke paparika for smokeyness. Otherwise very happy on how it turned out.
Love this recipe, but was always puzzled about the ‘leaving out the cayenne pepper’ bit for your kid. I mean, it’s nothing compared to the 2.5 tbsp of chili powder that go into the recipe…
I used 2.5 tbsp of dried and powdered mixed Indian chillies and jeez, even for a hothead like myself that was verging on a bit too much…
Only recently found out Chili powder is a spiceblend lol. Made a much milder batch today that has so much more depth to the flavour instead.
My husband and I thought the balance of this seasoning is perfect HOWEVER it makes a ton. I didn’t even have enough of all of the ingredients but when I was done I saw how much it made and thought it was way more than any packet used for 1 lb of meat. So I made the spice ingredients (didn’t use sugar as I don’t like it in my chili and used a limited amount of the tomato paste/sauce)but then started with 3 tablespoons of the seasoning and then suited to taste from there. I’m keeping the recipe because it is a solid base and better than the store bought. Thanks!! Now if I could find taco seasoning that was perfect….still on the hunt for that, lol
This chili was absolutely delicious! We love veggies, so I added half of each green, yellow, orange, and red bell peppers. I also added white kidney beans and a little extra beef broth to compensate for the extra substance. Even then, I didn’t change the spices at all and it was perfect. Exactly what I’ve been craving. Thanks so much for the yummy recipe. It’s definitely a keeper!
So tasty and simple. Great for cornbread casserole! You could use this recipe for anything chilli, thanks for sharing :>D
This is awesome. I had never made chilli before. I did add more beans and some Rotelle. I’m making it again today. My man loves it.
Love this recipe, it’s a family favorite! Perfect every time! Top with shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream!
I have tried many different chili recipes over the last 20 years, including several of my own. This recipe, as presented, is my hands down favorite.
This is My go to chili recipe with a couple of changes. I add 1 chopped green pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of all spice, more cayenne pepper and I’ll simmer it on low for an hour stirring occasionally. My boyfriend can’t get enough of it. Every time it finishes he wants me to make more.
Came out beautifully
Perfect blend of spices. I tend to cook it a bit longer to thicken the chili, but this has become a go-to recipe not just for at home, but to bring to parties or to help out busy friends and family who need help with extra meals because it stores well. Thank you!!
Great recipe thank you! I made with 50/50 mince beef and BBQ pulled pork for a cowboy chilli and it was amazing 😋
I had a packet of McCormick Chili seasoning and a pound of beef. Then company showed up! Ut-OH, took out another lb of beef ad followed this recipe. Best best chili EVER. Will use this from now on instead of packet.
Good tasting chili but added 1 diced green pepper and would use less cumin next time. That’s what I love about this recipe. It’s a good base for chili and you can add or subtract as you like. We were sure glad we had leftovers (2 people) as it will always better the next day. Kudos for a great recipe.
I love this recipe, the whole family loves it. Simple yet delicious.
This is my favorite recipe for a chili. My 3 year old requests it frequently, so we tend to skip the cayenne 🤣. We love beans so I add cannellini, garbanzo, and black beans. I also add bell pepper and corn. Such a great recipe with the seasoning-I really appreciate you sharing! It is a staple in our house.
First time making chili and this was so easy to make and so good, like im getting myself another bowl of it as im writting this, TOO GOOD
This is the BEST and EASIEST chili recipe I have ever tried! It was so easy to make, it doesn’t require any crazy ingredients, just simple, amazingly good chili!
In my pot, I substituted the cayenne pepper for about 5 or 6 drops of Tobacco habanero sauce. It came out delicious!
Delicious!!!!!! Found it just in the nick of time! Winter is at the doorstep here in the Southern hemisphere !!!!!
Unfortunately my chili tasted like there was much too much cumin…
Ummm so made this 4 times. It’s really good
It’s my go to chili recipe. It’s my 8 year old boy’s favorite meal. Just as good with ground turkey instead of ground beef.
I don’t measure when I make mine so I used your recipe to walk my daughter through it for her first time and she loves it! She added just a lil more pepper and cayenne! She’s a hot little pepper! First chili success! Thanks!
I prepared the chili today, had everything in my pantry except the kidney beans & tomato paste. I just added more diced tomatoes and used Bush pinto beans (canned) and the cayenne pepper. I’ve never added sugar to my chili. It was so so delicious. My husband asked me to save the recipe. Thanks
I made a no bean chili because I don’t like kidney beans. My husband said it came out Really , good just wish there was beans in it ,so tomorrow I’m going to buy a can of red kidney and put it in the chili just for him!
I enjoyed making this easy dish. It was very simple and easy to follow. Next time I will less Cumin than recommended since I do not lot like the taste of it. Overall this was my first time making chili and it was delicious especially the next day.
Loved it easy simple recipe everyone loved it!
Very nice, simple, and to the point, the way chili was meant to be. Of course, I tossed in a little of this* and that** along the way but didn’t wander too far from the proffered path. Many thanks, Amanda.
* smoky paprika, chipotle chili powder, a small can of hot green chilis
** 12 oz of lager beer instead of broth
Daniel
How does this recipe hold up in the crock pot? I need to make chili a few hours before it will be eaten. I thought I could cook on the stove then transfer it to a crock pot on “keep warm” for a few hours. I haven’t seen any comments where someone has put this recipe in the crock pot.
I cook this in the crock pot and it’s perfect for about 7 hours on low. Makes it real thick and the meat is tender
I prep the chili on the stovetop and transfer to my crock pot. Cook it for 5-6+ hours on low. Comes out great!
I like a little Spicy so added a pepper jalapeño pepper and green peppers. I used all the rest of your recipe it was great.
Delicious and easy
The best homemade Chili I ever made!! Ty for your recipe …it was fantastic!! 😘
Pretty good recipe, just wished they would tell me how long to soak the red kidney beans…
Very delicious. We didn’t have beef broth so I used veggie broth, but it still turned out yummy! I also added a can of chickpeas. I’ll be a bit more careful on the cayenne, but I added a bit of apple cider vinegar to balance the heat. Will make again!
Added a little more spice other than that really good recipe
Thank you! It turned out very easy to make and super tasty! My kids kept asking for seconds.
great chili, excellent flavor, Family said it was one of my best!
Absolutely love this recipe! It is now my go to when craving chili.
Great. Thank you sooo much.
I usually make a slow cooker chili, but had to be home all day, so tried this recipe in my le cruesett.
Added ortega chilis and a tablespoon of cider vinegar at the end. Topped with sharp cheddar. So good! And so quick ! I might sneak in some veggies like another reviewer suggested, to up the nutritional value. Will be making again!
My family said this was the best chili they ever had. I had always used those chili packets before. This is the only recipe I’ll ever use from now on.
I made this dish tonight, for the for time. My husband is a very picky eater, and he loved this dish. I added a couple of ingredients, and man it is DELICIOUS!!! Husband went back for a second bowl!!
I used ground turkey and chicken broth instead of beef . It turned out delicious
I made this tonight and it was booming with flavor! The entire family loved it. It will def be a family keeper. Great job!
I added a lil diced jalepenos a dollop of mustard a lil cream cheese like a couple tablespoons then my cocoa and Chipotle blend I use a lil bit of molasses as well it was the perfect spicy sweet chili substituted deer meat
I love how you made your own chili and it taste really good and I love chili
This was perfect!! I love that you can really taste the spices and adjust to your liking (heat/salt/etc). I made a few adjustments to stretch this dish for those on a budget… first, I prefer fresh garlic so I substituted the garlic powder for 3 fresh minced garlic cloves. I added additional veggies by chopping a red and a green pepper which I sautéed with the onion & garlic. Also used two cans of beans but one, I mashed to give the soup extra protein and a heartier consistency (also because my husband is not a huge fan of beans and I can sneak more in!). Lastly, I used a full 32oz carton of beef broth. Yields just a bit more chili for our lunches this week!! Delish!!
Perfectly traditional & tasty!
Made this recipe last night. My husband is a fan of chili and I had everything in the pantry for it. We really liked it and it was great the next day for lunch. I used canned pinto beans instead of kidney beans since it was what I had on hand, and added some minced garlic to the cooking onion. I also used the cayenne which made it pretty spicy, but we like spicy so it wasn’t a problem. We will definitely make this recipe again.
Yes this recipe was really good. Used good ground beef and left it in bigger chunks. We all really liked it. We were out of beans, so no beans in what I tasted.
This chili is so basic and yet so satisfying. I have made so many different recipes and this is such a classic recipe. I will not use another chili recipe again. I did share this recipe and made it for a large funeral luncheon. The comments from the attendees was that it was so comforting and just a classic thing to serve. They were so grateful.
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
This chili was delicious, but far too spicy for toddlers. I have 2 toddlers. My 23-month-old ate it but acted like it was bothering her. My 4-year-old wouldn’t touch it (but that was mostly because it didn’t “look good” to him). I didn’t use any cayenne, and even reduced the black pepper to just 3 pinches. I added 1 red bell pepper to the mix, and a can of corn.
Not sure why it was spicy – maybe chili powder is spicy in higher amounts? I’m stumped. But I sure liked it. Made me a little hot in the face. Mind you, we don’t do ANYthing hot most of the time because of our kids (and it can sometimes cause me digestive issues). So if you’re on here complaining it wasn’t spicy enough, you probably eat spicier food more regularly. Not sure if you realize this, but you can actually desensitize your taste buds to hot foods, to an extent.
Anyway, I thought it was amazing and would make it again but for my picky little jerks… er… I mean angels. Good recipe! Thanks.
This one of the best chili’s I’ve ever eaten. I did omit the added salt and thought it was perfect. For those more salt-sensitive, you could also use low sodium or sodium free beef broth in place of regular beef broth. The spice blend is perfect for my taste, but I admit that I do like my food spicy. This is the only chili recipe that I make again and again and actually look forward to the leftovers.
This dish was delicious and people kept coming back for more. Instead of 1 pound of meat and 1 can of beans I used 2 pounds of meat and 2 cans of beans. I kept everything else the same and it came out great.
Excellent! I used Rotel instead of plain diced tomatoes, diced up some yellow pepper, used sea salt, and used dark kidney, cannelloni, and light red kidney beans. Both adults and kids loved it. Thanks for the delicious recipe.
This is by far the best chili recipe I have tried. I am in my 60’s so you can imagine how many recipes I have tried. I don’t need to look anymore. I found the best recipe with THE WHOLESOME DISH. I just don’t add the sugar and instead of just diced tomatoes I use Rotel. Thank you wholesome dish for the best chili!
Hello! Have a quick question… 🙂
I’m making this for a film set of 24 people tomorrow. I’m wanting to make it ahead of time in the crockpot. Could I just make it in the crockpot and then place it in the fridge until needed? Then heat it up by putting it in the crockpot again tomorrow morning?
Looks delicious!!
in my opinion, it’s far too spice heavy. The texture and everything else is good, just don’t prefer this spice blend
So fast and easy to make and full of flavour
Loved it
I’ve made it several times now but I use turkey instead. The spices are great, they’re what I normally use. I add 4 tablespoons of butter for a little more fat (turkey) and I add more beans ( I just like them) but this is a great recipe. You can use the left overs for omelets, skillet meals, or backed potatoes. Thanks for sharing.
This has been my go to recipe since I found it. Quick and easy and GOOD. Not to hot but that’s an easy fix when serving. Most people don’t like it as hot as I do. Just right for the wimps.
First time I’ve ever made chili. I was asked to be one of five to make chili for our church mens fellowship meeting. I made the large batch 18 servings size. Since having never made chili before I made sure to follow the recipe as written and I must say it is a very delicious chili. It didn’t last 30 minutes before it was all gone. Everyone stated this was the best chili there. I’m now asked to make chili for our upcoming church senior lunch gathering. Thanks so much great chili simple to make. A Win Win!
Have been using this recipe for many months now both my roommate and I have enjoyed it immensely! The only things I’ve altered/added is fresh garlic and hot tomato sauce. Also, have used black beans instead of kidney a few times. Both are tasty. Thank you!
This is a great recipe. I did however change it a little bit. I put in Raos marinara sauce with some tomato paste instead of the tomato sauce and tomatoes. There’s something so natural about this marinara sauce and it is fantastic in every dish I make. I also put in a little bit of the chili pepper flakes instead of cayenne pepper. Of course I really upped the chili powder as well.
Too salty, absolutely no heat.
Read the reviews and figured with such a high rating, it would come out ok. Nope! It did not. I see people complaining about it being spicy but I think they’re confusing salty with heat. Should of used a 1/2tsp of salt not 1.5 tsp!!!?!?! Absolutely no heat whatsoever as well. Very bland.
I will not do this recipe again. Posting this knowing very well my review will be deleted.
Having no heat is not a flaw, so you shouldn’t make it sound like one. Some people, including myself don’t like or in my case can’t have hot spices in their food….. OR have children who won’t eat it if it bites them back.
I for one am so happy to see people post recipes intended for everyone.
If you want spice and heat…..add it…..or find another recipe that is spicy and hot.
Delicious! I added a can of pinto beans, chipotle chili powder and some diced nacho style (pickled) jalapeños. I thought the salt was going to be too much but it worked out perfectly.
The nice thing is, you can adjust the spice/salt/heat to suit every differing palate!!!
Peter, calm down. It’s not that serious, it’s a recipe. I’m writing this response because I read your review. You know, the one that hasn’t been deleted…
This is delicious. Easy. My new go to chili recipe! We love the depth of flavor. I did use Better than Bouillon chili base paste in,and omitted the salt, but otherwise used recipe as is.
My very favourite chili recipe. Thanks!!
Made for a Pot luck. Everyone enjoyed it, Little a left over. I rated it Great. Even some people wanted the reccipe. I used my own Canned beans & Tomato. Nice to have the basic on hand. I soaked the beans 12 hrs. rinsed canned set aside for times like this. Cost was light when you have canned your own stuff
This has been my go-to recipe for the last two years and, my family loves it. In fact I have a double batch simmering on my stove right now! We will have a bowl tonight and I’ll freeze the rest.
I used this recipe. Family loved it. I did add a bit of honey, not to taste but to off set the tomato.
Excellent recipe! It is now my go to on cold evenings.
I have made this recipe over 20x. From the first time I made it I knew this would be my go to chili recipe. Simply the best. Easy and delicious!!
Every time I make this my family says it’s the best chili they ever tasted. They keep telling me I need to enter a chili . Fantastic recipe.
I make this recipe just as it’s written and I love it. My family loves it. Wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful and quick chili – in our all-time, record breaking snow year in Utah. Wanted a stay at home day with warm food. Easy stuff to find in pantry! My kiddo loved it, too (she can do spice, although, I didn’t find it too overwhelming in heat, anyhow). I halved the sugar upon reading reviews. Thank you for this gluten free chili recipe. I will make it again. 🙂
This really is the best chili ever. I didn’t add the broth, just everything else and it was perfect. Tastes like Wendy’s Chilli yum! Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve made this recipe many, many times in small batches and huge batches… always a winner! I’ve got a triple batch going right now. I recommend this recipe for it’s high flavor level with no one ingredient dominating the others. It’s got enough flavor to please adult palates but not too spicy for kids. Another plus? The short cooking time. I used to simmer chili in crock pots for many hours… even with triple batch, I will not simmer the chili (stove top, uncovered) for more than an hour. I’ve learned that all those hours of simmering sort of “kill” lively flavors.
I tried this recipe and I’m very pleased. Tweaked it a bit but I’m definitely keeping this recipe. I would show you pictures but everyone ate it quickly
I’m not really a chilli fan but this chilli man knock your momma socks off good we had it plain then I made french fries 😂😂😂 omg chilly cheese fries AMAZING !! 😍😍😍😍😍 Then baked potatoes yes y’all we ate it three days in a row I I made × 3 of the recipe I have a family of 4 omg 😱 good 👍
This is the best chili recipe I’ve ever made! It was a big hit with my family! I also added one clove of garlic, minced, in with the onion. And instead of mixing the tomato paste in with the spices, I added that at the end with the tomato sauce and other canned ingredients; that way I was able to prepare the spice mix ahead of time in a small bowl.
This is the first homemade chili I’ve ever made and it was DELICIOUS! The recipe was simple to follow and the ingredients were things that I naturally have in my cupboards. Thank you so much!
I made this recipe and my son said it was the best chili I’ve ever made!! I have to agree. The spices were spot on and I did add the cayenne, and it was just spicy enough! I will certainly keep this in my recipe file!! Enjoy
Great, very “classic” chili recipe, much like my mother’s southern rendition. The only difference between recipes is the addition of one can of corn and the beef broth which Mom never used and I didn’t have any on hand so I used vegetable broth instead. All in all it turned out really good much as I had expected. Oh, and another southern addition would be a warm and crispy hunk of cornbread on the side for dipping….😋
This is a nice chili recipe. We really enjoyed it.
I made this “The Best Classic Chili Recipe” on 3/30/2023 and it’s the best.
I read all the great reviews for this chili and was looking for a new recipe. This is one of the best chili recipes that I have tried and will be saving this for future lunches and dinners! Because I browned a larger amount of the ground beef, I added extra tomato sauce and an entire can of tomato paste. This turned out amazing!
Very easy to make and very tasty to eat! I do recommend.
Excellent. Perfect blend
for a perfect chili.
I just made this during a monster snow storm….over a foot dropped on us in 24 hours. So, I went to make chili and dang, no chili mix packets. So I had to search for a recipe with the actual spices listed to make it. I know. Ridiculous that I’ve never done that. But wow! This recipe. BEST chili I’ve ever had. I don’t love any kick, at all. So, I left out the cayenne and was just so happy. What a flavor punch. My husband felt the same way. As he was eating it, he said, “OK. We have to have this again. Like right now.” Then, while eating another whopping bowl of it, “Tell me everything that went into this. I love it!”
I didn’t use as much chili powder or cumin, added a can of black beans too, and it’s the perfect amount of filler in my opinion, I have 6 small kids so they don’t like spicy but the flavor is amazing
I can rate only as a base recipe because I changed a few key ingredients to make it vegetarian. I used a Not Beef Boullion Cube with 2 cups of water and Beyond Beef. I also added diced green pepper and reduced the sugar (based on the reviews), otherwise I followed all other ingredients. It’s still simmering, but I tasted it and I’m very happy with the result. It will go great over our baked potatoes tonight. Thank you!
I made this chili recipe for a chili contest I didn’t place top 3 out of 14. I thought it tasted delicious and so did my family.
You probably didn’t get any prizes because it didn’t burn their mouths. I learned at a young age that when cooling chili for contests, they want heat! They don’t understand that not everyone wants their food to bite them back. LOL
Very, very good chili!!!
Amazing chili!!
Made this tonight. Smells good, however, too much chili powder. How can I make this work with the leftovers. Can I put something in it to cut the chili powder? I would make it again but cut back on the dry spices.
Put cooked noodles in it, add cheese and sour cream for topping and a slice of cornbread.
I used the Rotel diced tomatoes with habanero peppers instead of plain diced tomatoes for fun😋 it was delicious. I also only used one tablespoon of sugar as any chili recipe I’ve ever used has been too sweet and one was definitely perfect. Waited to salt until nearing the end so I could taste, not sure how much I ended up using. Overall great recipe!
I would try another can of diced tomatoes, then simmer the chili on low heat for about ten minutes.
I always use this recipe when making chili. Very easy to make and the whole family loves it! Thank you!
The chili was delicious and my grandson loved it. This chili recipe is a keeper.
I think acid and fat should cut some heat! Try squeezing some limes in there or add some butter maybe? Sorry if it doesn’t work but that would be my first thing I would try 🙂
Use lemon juice to cut the spice flavor.
I’ve made this delicious chili several times, the only change I made was instead of garlic powder I use fresh garlic, I always have plenty around so I minced 2 but I’m sure the powder is just fine. I also omitted the sugar ( made once with the sugar and family didn’t care for it, too sweet) other than that perfect, simple, and the ingredients I always have handy in my pantry!
All I buy is the meat and some tortillas.
My husband never liked my chilli, until I tried this recipe. Now he loves my chilli!
I made the same changes… fresh garlic and no sugar. smells great, now just to wait for dinner.
It would have been a great recipe if you don’t add the sugar in until later after you taste it. The amount of sugar it calls for just makes it too sweet. Wait until you see what the heat level is and then add your sugar in. A whole pot got ruined and there wasn’t any saving it. Other than that, it was very simple and easy to make.
Way too sweet. Taste first before adding sugar
OMG! My first time EVER making chili and it’s the Bomb! Love, love , LOVE! this simple yet very flavorful recipe. I’ve looked for a recipe, on and off, all winter that didn’t require a entire day to cook. I like chili but not that much. I always eat others chili.
I made recipe as is with one exception. I used water instead of the broth because watching my sodium intake but I was generous with the spices! I love heat and flavor! Also didn’t use sugar this go around. Craving spicy chili even though there are times I like my chili a little sweet and spicy.
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I’m done looking. I found my chili recipe!
Thank you Amanda!
This chili is the best I’ve ever had!! I swapped ground beef for Impossible Ground “Beef” and it I swear it came out just as good. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for the perfect balance of sweet and savory chili
Thank you for sharing. Best chili recipe ever
Sooooo good !!!
First time trying this recipe, my whole family loved it!
Easy and just the right amount of heat. I used the cayenne pepper. It’s a keeper.
I won a chili cookoff at work with this recipe by substituting Lee Kum Kee chili garlic sauce for cayenne pepper. Topped it with grated cheese, bacon bits and chopped scallion greens (for St Patricks Day). They loved it! Thank you for a great recipe!
Fabulous homemade chili. Very rare for me to comment, but here we are.. I struggled to find the perfect chili recipe for 30 years. Why is it so hard to find old fashioned recipes? Sooo, we ate the whole pot in one meal. And family told me that I didn’t make enough. So I will double in the future. My little tweaks are to add a little wine to taste after cooking tomato paste and spices. Then about a TBS of vinegar at the end of cooking. Balances flavors. Make sure that you like the taste of your brand chili powder and tomatoes first. Makes a huge difference. Add chili powder a little at a time, tasting as I go. I like juicy chili. Not dry or soupy. So I don’t use broth, cuts salt. I use water as needed. Leave out the sugar. Preferences is your best friend.
This is really good and is just like what Mom and then I used to make! Not sure why I started going fancy on the chili!!
I do however typically use real maple syrup in place of the sugar or half and half. Just cuts that acid a little bit.
Wonderful recipe…….tasted great😋…..I did lower the amount of sugar…..and I did use the cayenne. Thanks for the recipe❤️
It’s so good! Full of flavor (I didn’t add the cayenne) and excellent consistency. This was my first time making chili but I’m so glad I picked this recipe! I absolutely love it and will definitely be making it again! Thanks for sharing!
Excellent! I have to agree with a few others that it was a bit too sweet for my and my husband’s taste. Will probably leave out next time, but there WILL be a next time! He thought there was too much cumin, but I liked the flavor a lot. Used the cayenne and heat was just right. Thank you very much for sharing with us.
The chili was absolutely delicious. I’m glad I didn’t have any cayenne pepper. I used brown sugar.
Thanks for the great recipe.
Very good, but WAY too sweet. Too much sugar. Will make again, but adjust or omit the sugar.
My first time, came out great
I love it.
Yummy!😋😃
This is an awesome recipe, go easy on the cayenne pepper …
I’m renting a holiday home and supplies and utensils are limited. Having friends from home. Stay so I wanted something easy and not a lot of ingredients
This is PERFECT! I only used 1 1/2 Chile powder but I shall borrow the suggestion in the comments and put the hot sauce out just in case they would like it spicer
Very nice dish. Thankyou
So so good. I did have to make a couple of adjustments, I used actual garlic instead of garlic powder (3 cloves, I love garlic) and I did a bell pepper instead of beans. I also added 2 jalapeños!
I added the cayenne and after adding the recipe amount of spices I added more by heart feel haha
thumbs up!
This chili was quick, easy and delicious
Tried this recipe for 1st time making chili from scratch; not using a box or envelope. It was delicious. I should have doubled the recipe because it was all gone with my husband, son & I being the only persons eating. So simple to make.
I haven’t stopped making this recipe. Love it. I add mushrooms and corn kernels and reduce broth to 1 cup. Love it.
Love this recipe. Being from the southwest, I use two cans of Rotel and also add jalapeños. It’s a fast and easy recipe and delicious!
Excellent!!! Very easy to make a nd tastes wonderful!
This is such a great recipe! I did add a red bell pepper other than followed it exactly. Everyone loved it. Will double it next time for leftovers.
So good! I didn’t have tomato sauce but I had some spicy salsa so I halved the amount of chili powder and cumin and left out the cayenne pepper. Still had plenty of kick to it!
I love this recipe. It is the best chili recipe I have found
Love this recipe. And so easy
Definitely one of the best recipes I’ve tried but I would definitely put less of the chili powder
Good chili receipe
I just added 2 green peppers and some Tabasco sauce. I had over 2 lbs of beef so I made some adjustments on the liquids. Was very good. Served with garlic bread. Thank you!
I just won 2nd place out of 16 at a church chili cook off with this recipe! I added smoked paprika and chili lime seasoning.
Quick recipe, but most of all..delicious! Didn’t change a thing, and enjoyed by all.
My husband does most of the cooking in our house. After I made this chili he said I had to cook whenever we have chili. The chili was fantastic! My daughter and her boyfriend also loved it. Delicious!
I made this chili tonight. I used 1.5 lbs of ground beef (because that’s what I had) and I added 2 extra cans of beans. Those were the only changes I made to the recipe. I was surprised at how hot it came out. I love spicey and I love hot but this was almost inedible for me. I know it would be for anyone else I know. I am surprised I am the only one to say anything in the comments/reviews. Is it really supposed to be 2.5 tablespoons of chili powder and 2 tablespoons of cumin? Or should it read 2.5 teaspoons of chili powder and 2 teaspoons of cumin? Something was way off to cause it to have this much heat. Otherwise it tasted good but I had to add some cream cheese just to cut through some of the heat so I could eat it. I can’t imagine how hot it would be if I hadn’t added extra ground beef and beans.
Chili power shouldn’t add heat- nor does cumin. Maybe you used cayenne pepper instead of chili powder?
Excellent chili recipe. I had a 50/50 lean beef and venison hamburger that I used along with Penzey’s Chilli 3000 spice blend that has cumin with the chili powder for the recipe. I was able to use our diced garden bell peppers, tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes and it turned out excellent. I will definitely make it again. The addition of the 2 TBS of sugar with the 1 TBS of garlic powder add some nice flavor accents to it. I did however hold back on the recipe salt recommended because of family sodium restrictions. Great chili!!!
I have made this chili twice now. The second time I added cooked, small red beans to the kidney beans. I feel like this is teaditional from our California parents! It is our tradition now! My family at home is from 9 years old to 79 years old. Everyone loves it. Thank you.
So yummy and full of flavor! Simple enough my 4yo made most of it!
Hubby really liked it. It was too spicy for me, even without the cayenne. Next time I might use half as much chili powder.
Our family Absolutely love this recipe. I ALWAYS make a double batch The only thing I changed up is , instead of kidney beans I add one can of chili beans, one can of black beans and one 4 ounce can of diced green chilies. Otherwise the recipe is followed to the T. Makes going through winter that more desirable. 🤪
Absolutely delicious!
Delicious chili! I have made it 3-4 times now. I do not use tomatoe paste but use a little more tomatoe sauce than the recipe calls for. I cut the sugar down to about 1 tablespoon. I use 1 tsp.chopped organic garlic with about 1 tablespoon of garlic power. Top it with organic shredded sharp cheddar cheese and I have a meal that I can feast on that helps keep me warm during our historic California storms this winter.
Easy, delicious and economical for a crowd. I served over rice and offered cheese, tabasco and sour cream for toppings. Left overs reheat well.
Thank you for this Great recipe! It tastes delicious and it very quick and easy to make. It’s the only chili I make now and my family of 5 ( including 3 kids under 13) love it. I skip the cayenne, half the cumin and beans, add a red, yellow, or orange bell pepper and serve with noodles or crackers just for our preferences but it was perfect exactly as written.
This is probably the best chili recipe I have ever made! My family loves chili and I’m always looking for a good recipe and I finally found it! This chili is delicious! Make it!!
Amazing and so delicious. I had never made Chili in my life and my husband who loves Chili was so in love! Very yummy!
This chili was perfect! So delicious and perfectly seasoned.
This recipe is delicious!! Like I printed it out and added it to my recipe keeper to be made again & again delicious!!
Slight changes I made:
-Added a diced red pepper – added when cooking the onion
-Omitted the sugar
-Reduced chili powder to 1/2tsp
-Added a heaping tbsp of flour at the end to thicken.
Enjoy!!!
This is probably my 10th time making this chili. The seasoning so on point! It’s fantastic and if I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would. I now have to double the recipe because my husband loves it so much he wants more left overs.
Thanks so much for the top notch recipe!
I love this recipe! It is my go-to for chili night. It is very versatile and the whole family enjoys it. I like to pack it full of extra veggies (peppers, celery, carrots and a can of mixed for good measure) and find that a little less than 1/8 tsp of cayenne is perfect to satisfy everyone and both my 8 and 10-year old can tolerate that little bit of heat. I also use an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth. We finish it off with a top of cheddar cheese and some tortilla chips. No matter what I do to it, it always turns out great!
A little sweet for me I never had sweet chili before.! I will ad some HEAT!,!
Amazing !!! Definitely a keeper Thank you for sharing
My late wife was the chili maker. So this was the first chili made myself. VERY impressed and loved!!
this will be my go to recipe from now on. Thank you.
Love this recipe!! I did add a can of white beans and corn to the pot. Served with corn bread and cheddar cheese. Will definitely make again.
GREAT recipe, i did substitute Deer burger for hamburger i also added 2 more cans of dark red kidney beans, i like lots of beans !! its a keeper. i usually make my own chilli with a lil this N that but by the time i get it looking exactly how i want it i have to start putting stuff into a second pot, (then i have to add a lil more meat ect to fill 2nd pot up, it happens EVERYTIME ! Ive decided to find a good recipe and follow it so i dont end up with 2 whole pots and it worked perfectly !! delicious chilli, thank you for sharing..
Best Chili ever!!
Fantastic classic recipe! You nailed it! I nailed it making it! 😀
This was such an easy recipe, and it smells so good! I added green and red peppers, as well as corn, just to spice it up a bit.
So delic!! Thanks for sharing!
Just made this! It was very very good!
This completely ruined my chili it was too hot to even eat!!
I love this recipe.
I modified a National chili cook off winning recipe and have used it for years. Wifey wanted a simple, quick chili so I tried this one. No joke, it’s better than the one I usually make that takes way more time. This is my new standard. Added more paste and stock to get the consistency I like.
Our son made this recipe, compares well to my wife’s all day version.
I use frozen or canned garden tomatoes, so then I just add a Tbsp beef Better than Bullion and skip the broth.
this is the best Chili I have ever made ,and I’m pretty old,Ive made many pots! i used minced garlic and organic paste and canned tomotoes. honestly. this is fantastic .
I don’t usually leave comments, but this was a BIG hit in our household. My 2 year old decided that she “loves Chili.” Thanks for the quick and easy recipe!
My family just love this recipe. I used half the sugar as I’m not a big fan of sweet chili and it was perfect.
used this recipe to make chili for the first time and it was a hit !! I have made it like 5 more times and its still perfect ! <333
I made this recipe for our local homeless shelter as well as for my husband. It was the most delicious chili I have ever made. Just excellent.
Delicious! Definitely going to save this recipe!
This has been our favorite chili recipe since I discovered it almost 4 years ago. Guests always compliment it and go for seconds.
I like to use chili powder and cayenne, but skip the sugar because of food restrictions for some family members. Once, I didn’t have enough chili powder so I used some Hot Mexican Chili Powder and it was just as delicious! When I made it again the other night, I used half of that and half of the regular. Everybody loved it and said it was their favorite!
Hi Amanda, I am so glad to find you. Your chilli was a hit the whole family loved it. I can’t wait to explore. In your website to find other treasures.!
Excellent chili recipe! My family said this was the best chili ever. However, I did make the following changes – used two cans of kidney beans instead of 1, up the beef broth to 2 cups, and increased tomato paste to being 1 small can.
Really good! All 5 of my boys loved it! And when I find something everyone loves, that’s a BIG DEAL!!
I’ve always used Williams Chili Seasoning, but didn’t want to go to the store. I had everything for this recipe in my pantry, so tried it. It was delicious. Not going back to a premade mix!
This recipe is delicious. This will be my got to, from now on.
My family loves this recipe. We didn’t change a thing.
CHILI was very tasty. I will make this recipe again.
We have 3 boys under 8 and we all love it! Made 5 times already!
Outstanding!! Quick, simple and so good! Everyone raves about this chili.
Pretty much my recipe but I always add a grated carrot, so much better.
This is the best chili recipe I’ve ever made! It has a nice, rich flavor! Oh, I also added a little minced garlic but it probably didn’t need it.
I added about 1 1/2 tsp of worchteshire to it and a dash more of garlic and onion powder and cumin. Without my added it was still delicious as is!!!
This recipe is exactly as described…The Best Classic Chili! Like my mom used to make, but sorry mom, this one is actually even yummier. This is our new go-to chili recipe. Thank you!
Absolutely the best chili I have ever enjoyed. I will not order it, when out to dinner any more !!!
Best recipe I have tried. But I had to cut down on cumin for my hubby!
Sometimes I get two pots going at once: I follow the same steps in each, except in one pot, I exclude the meat and replace the beef broth with vegetable broth. Both are fantastic! I’ve made this recipe a dozen times, and it’s always the BEST chili recipe I’ve ever encountered! For my taste, I sometimes use less cumin so it has a flavor more similar to what I grew up with in the Midwest.
Delicious! For thirty years, I have made different chili recipes, looking for a permanent recipe that everyone in the family loves. This is it. The first time I try a recipe, I follow the recipe exactly. I have tried many, many chili recipes-with green peppers, with red wine vinegar, with chocolate. All those were good. This recipe was great, as is. Finally!! Writing it down in the family cookbook.
Great recipe, but just a bit too much cumin – but that’s my personal preference. Will make it again, but will cut the cumin in half.
Hi I did not have any cumin will that make a big difference in the taste of is there something I can substitute for it thank you
Great recipe! Easy to make and very tasty. I only added some garlic to the chopped onion, and less chili powder.
Subbed extra firm tofu for the beef & veggie broth instead of beef broth. 10 out of 10!!
This was soo delicious!! Very easy to follow. I did not add the cayenne because I don’t like spicy foods, but this chili had plenty of flavor without it. Will definitely make this again.
Very good. I made it for Super Bowl and everyone lovedy it! I will definitely make this again. Thanks
I really liked the flavor and ease of this dish. I was very nervous about adding a whole teaspoon of cayenne pepper, but I did. And it was perfect. I only used 2 1/2 TBS of sugar because I didn’t want it to be too sweet. But next time I will use the 3 TBS and make as written. Then the balance between the pepper and the sugar will be right on. This is the first recipe I’ve made from The Wholesome Dish and I will not doubt your ingredient measurements again! I will mention that the key to a very flavorful sauce is to make sure you drain the fat. I put the sauce into a fat separator measuring cup and then I don’t have to worry. Also, look for the very best short ribs you can find. If they are too fatty it will spoil the meal, in my opinion. Thank you and enjoy!
Truly best chili! Has a kick plus sweetness. Excellent balance of both flavors. Will be my go to chili for now on!
Best Chili ever. I love the taste of the spices.
Very tasty. I Added rotel tomatoes and green chillies.
I’ve made this multiple times. Fast, easy and delicious!
This is one of the best chili recipes I have ever tried. The ingredients are awesome, the consistency is perfect and it truly is a classic timeless chili
Very nice, not too spicy.
This is an excellent recipe! So tasty
Delicious, good flavor, will make again!
Everyone loved it!! It’s now my go-to chili.
This is the best Chili recipe ever! My husband and I love it I’m glad I made a big pot I just doubled all the ingredients. We like spicy food do I did add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper and hot sauce and wow sooooo good I will be making this chili again.
This was the most delicious chili I’ve ever eaten. 10/10 recommend
I always love your recipes but this one was very disappointing. Too spicy.
I’m not a big chili fan , but my husband is. He would eat it daily, if he could. He thought that this was a perfect batch of chili!
I’m saving this recipe.
I have tried a lot of Chili Recipes, but this one is not only easy, it taste great. I added some red pepper flakes, we like it with a little more heat. GREAT!!
Absolutely brilliant recipe mince is difficult to get right.just the flavors the mince tends to
Come out with the strongest taste even though I always buy steak mince 👍
Excellent and truly classic tasting chili recipe! I only strayed from the recipe as written just a tiny bit. I browned the beef in a separate pan so that I could control the heat level and get it good and crusty brown, and drained it before adding to the onions. And I used great northern beans rather than kidney because I prefer the texture. But other than that I made it as written and it’s fast to make and tasted amazing.
Love your recipe. I now know it by heart. I use much more cayenne than you called for. We like the chili a bit Spicer. And cayenne adds flavor besides the heat.
First time ever making chili and everyone loved it.
I did this but doubled the recipe. I did 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb ground pork, 1 lb of chopped andouille sausage. Also added a can of drained corn. Turned out great!
This IS the best classic chili recipe and it is very forgiving. I’ve been looking for a recipe like this for years.
My son suggested we make chili on a cold afternoon after school. He found this recipe online. We doubled the recipe but only had 1 lb meat so added 2 cans (pinto and aduki) of beans. Then I was nervous to add so much chili and cumin seasoning and lessened both by 1 Tbsp. I also skipped the tomato paste and halved the salt to be easier on my stomach.
The result: our favorite Chili recipe.
Thank you Amanda Finks!!!
I have made numerous homemade chili recipes but this one has topped them all. I am from Texas and I can tell you that this recipe is definitely worth making!!!
This is our favorite! When we plan on making it we call it “bomb-ass chili night”. I love that this recipe makes it so easy to make it your own. I enjoy making it a sort of Tex style by adding 1/4th teaspoon chipotle powder, white corn, and a small can of those Ortega green chilis. We like it hot hot. So I also add a Serrano and jalapeño after all the seasonings. Instead of regular diced tomatoes, we use fire roasted garlic.
I’m not a huge chili fan, but my hubby loves it so I decided to try to make him some. This was so easy to make and tastes fantastic! Since I’m not a fan of spicy foods, the sugar gave it a subtle sweetness which toned down the spice and made it absolutely amazing… and actually made me a chili lover!! This recipe will definitely a keeper….
DO NOT ADD THE SUGAR
I’ve tried numerous recipes for an easy chili and this is the one I will always make! So good! I used the whole small can of tomato paste (skipped tomato sauce) and added an additional 1/2 c of beef broth. I also added a can of drained black beans. We love thick chili. Thank you so much.
NGL best chili recipe easy to make and already had all the ingredients at home
Delicious!!! And so easy to make! Keeping this recipe for sure.
I make this recipe all the time. The only thing I do differently is I add about 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon and about a tbsp. of peanut butter. My wife and I love the small amount of heat from the cinnamon and the peanut butter and a bit of a nutty flavor.
I love this recipe! I love how it uses full cans of most of the ingredients, and the taste is great!
Delicious 🤤. It’s -7 degrees here in Boston so I made this for my kiddos & Hubby for dinner today, we just added frito pie toppings. Thanks for this meal 🍽️.
If you like your chili on the sweeter side, this is for you. Kids will like it. A hint of spice.
Really good flavor and consistency.
Best ever. Easy to follow, GREAT flavor. Everyone enjoyed it
Excellent flavor.
Question – to double the recipe do I just double the ingredients?
Thank you.
So far best recipe for Chili I have made and will stick to this one for sure!!!
I forgot to put 5 stars!!
I just made this recipe!! It is delicious!!! So excited!! I just started cooking and baking everyday. I love doing it .. I am on a health kick trying to lose weight! I had no idea that you have to eat to lose weight until recently!! Now I eat little meals throughout the day! This is perfect for that! Yum!!!!!
Fabulous! Usually chili is an all afternoon event and I’ve found quicker recipes don’t pack the same punch but this was ridiculously delicious! I added the 1/4 tsp cayanne and ended up putting in 7 more oz of tomato sauce, 1 more tbsp of tomato paste, and an additional can of beans (mixed it up with black beans) to cut the spice and add more texture. Totally melds in a half hour and clean up was a breeze. Bravo!!!
Fun and easy recipe I found online ready to cook for the day with no hasle.
Very good chili. Just made it. Just the right amount of hot too. Tastes great with the corn bread too.
VERY GOOD. Better than the recipe that I had been using for over 30 years!
🔥🔥🔥🔥 absolutely fantastic recipe. I followed the directions precisely. Turn out perfect on first try! Family very happy! Yummy.
Fast and easy – all with ingredients most people have in their pantry. And versatile! As long as you use her base of spices and sauces, you can add many other things (green chiles, jalapeños, etc). I’m a pretty staunch “no sugar” in my tomato based sauces but it definitely works in this recipe. The only change I made was using 2 cans of beans (black and white northern as that’s what I had). Yummy – much better than McCormick or French’s chili seasoning pkgs. Thanks for the recipe – already saved.
One of the best chili recipes I’ve ever made. Back in the mid eighties, there was a bar/restaurant named Remey’s in Hilton Head. My husband and I loved their chili. This is the closest I’ve ever come to duplicating it. I think it is the cumin which is more than traditional recipes. Made it again tonight and so so good. Five stars from me and a big thank you for this recipe!
This is alot better with 2# of beef and 2 cans of beans
I love chili…really love chili. This is one of the best recipes that I have tried. I did decrease the sugar to 2 teaspoons…my husband would havenoticed more…and doubled the canned tomatoes bc I could not find any tomato sauce. But it was fantastic. Thank you!
This is the best chili I’ve ever made! Seriously so much flavor and kid approved as well!
The best homemade chili recipe and it’s so full of flavor!
Best chili recipe ever!!! Me and the kids love it and my 11 year old son who is very picky btw said that it’s the only chili I’m allowed to make now lol!
I followed the recipe exactly. It was so simple and so good!
This was an easy recipe to make. I followed it to a T as far as the ingredients go, and I found it a little salty, If you add a little bit more water that should take care of it and it’s really good. I made a double batch of this and it was gone and within 24 hours.
I love this recipe for making chili and I can understand how it gets 5 stars. I have printed it out and made it many times. What I love about it is that I do not use many pans and the spice mix is spot on! However, I have made a couple of tweaks that I want to share that work for me. In no way am I saying there is anything wrong with this delicious recipe!
1. I changed this to a crock pot recipe so I can have it cook all day long. I add the beans to the cock pot and add the mixture of all the other ingredients after it has been cooked. I can then cook it on low for 8 hours (I maybe stir it once an hour).
2. I added a can of garbanzo bean (drained), and a can of chili bean in chili sauce (whole can). (I like more beans.)
3. I got rid of adding the tomato sauce and just added a whole 6 oz can of tomato paste. (The small cans are much easier to find and store than tubes of tomato paste and it costs less. Also, I do not like having half used cans of tomato paste in my fridge.)
4. I will sometimes use ground turkey instead of ground beef and I do not stick steadfast to the 1 pound. (I will sometimes use a whole package of Costco ground turkey which is 1.7 lbs.). I have found that the spice mixture of this recipe compensates A LOT for the quality of meat as I even use a 1 lbs tube of frozen turkey meat from Aldi’s and the chili is still awesome.
Thank you SO much for this chili recipe. I really appreciate it!
If doubling the recipe, do you double the spices? Thank you
Wow! So much flavor! Followed your recipe just added 1/2 cup of corona beer! This recipe is easy and delicious it’s a keeper! Thank you!
Yummy!!! This was quick to throw together. It’s perfect for a cold day!!
Good basic recipe
The only chili I now make. My family loved it! I added an extra can of red beans as we like a lot of beans. So much flavor.
I tried your chili. I didn’t change a thing.. It was amazing👍.
Easy, simple and full of flavor
Will definitely be my go to chili,
I give you 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you for sharing.
Wow! This is the best chili I have ever made. Thank for a new go to recipe. The ingredients sounded perfect and although I usually make changes, I did not here and it is perfect! A hit with my man, as well.
Hello (fellow Hoosier),
Second time I’ve used this recipe. All said, the best and easiest chili recipe I’ve ever cooked. Thank you.
I add frozen corn for the simmer/at the end of recipe and a generous pat of unsalted butter (to take a little edge off the acidity of the tomato ingredients) and round out the taste with a subtle richness.
Very good !,,
Great chilli recipe! Delicious
I make this quite frequently and it’s really a hit in the neighborhood and with friends and relatives as they all want the recipe! I add an ingredient that really adds a lot of flavor. I browned up 12 Italian sweet sausage and slice them up and add them to the chili……try it. Unbelievable!
Tasty indeed. Working primarily with items on hand, I had no cayenne, but added red pepper flakes and a small can of whole kernel corn, and topped with shredded cheddar. Two thumbs up from everyone 👍 👌
Great Recipe. easy to make..thx
The chili recipe is GREAT!!! Most recipes are under seasoned, this one was perfect. I cut the beef broth and added a can of beer. Thanks for sharing your recipe
Sue Florida
Just made this and it’s the basic, delicious chili I was looking for on a 23 degree Vermont night. Quick, economical, easy and customizable for different tastes. I did not add the cayenne.
Loved it! Think i’ll cut back a bit on the sugar next time. Added a bell pepper. Forgot the tomato paste – doh! Didn’t miss it. Will make this again!!! And will definitely check out other Wholesome Dish recipes! Thanks!
This is my go-to chili recipe. I follow the recipe as is, minus the salt. My family loves it.
Love this recipe! It’s my go to for chili now.
I’ve made this twice so far. Boyfriend has said both times it is best chili he’s ever had. 🙂
Perfect!💫💫💫💫💫
Easy and great flavor. Not spicy(hot) so add something for heat if you like it that way
Great recipe, cooked this last night and believe it or not had a bowl to warm up this morning for breakfast and it was better than last nights.
Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I added 1 cup of beer, 1/4 tsp of chilli flakes and 1/4 tsp of paprika. It’s now a hit whenever anyone visits my house!!
Very flavorful! I made a double batch, and was short a 1 of the 2 cans of diced tomatoes, so I substituted about 8 oz of ketchup and a fresh 🍅. I may keep it that way, it os delicious.
This was the best Chile Bean’s I made in a long time and it was all done in thirty minute.
My husband and I agreed this was the best chili I had ever made! I did change one thing – I happened to have ingredients that were close, not exact; diced tomatoes “chili ready” and Bush “chili beans” (with sauce). I didn’t add the cayenne pepper because the tomatoes added extra spice. I left it out until we tried it and we thought it was perfect! If you have never made chili – this is the recipe to use. If you’ve made all kinds of varieties and want to get back to basic Sunday football chili – this is the one!
Made the chili recipe, added green pepper and celery it was very good. I would love the recipe for the chocolate chip cookies that are shown on the sign up page!
Ever since I tried this it has been my go to Chili recipe. My son used to say he didn’t like Chili, now he requests it often. It’s easy and the leftovers are great. It never goes to waste.
My go to recipe for chili! My family loves it!
TL,DR: Excellent chili recipe, flavorful and easy to make with staples you usually have on hand! Borderline too salty and slightly to sweet for my family’s taste as written, but still delicious.
Longer review: I’ve made this recipe 4 times now, the first 2 times I followed the recipe as written except for using a 15 oz can of tomato sauce, as I couldn’t find an 8 oz. (Still turns out nice and thick). We found the recipe wonderful, flavorful, and it comes together fast and easy, which is a huge plus. For our taste buds though, we found it to be a bit salty and slightly too sweet. The third time I made it, I decreased the salt from 1.5 to 1 teaspoon, and the sugar from 2 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon. Near perfection! The fourth time, I kept it at 1 tsp of salt and 1 TBSP of sugar, but also added 2 TBSP of worcestershire sauce. Bingo, we have perfection! The recipe didn’t feel like it was really “missing” anything, but the extra umami provided by the worcestershire gives it a little something extra that has you licking the bowl. I’ve pre-measured a few containers worth of the spice mix to keep on hand, because this has become a family favorite. We serve it with shredded cheddar cheese, and sometimes corn bread.
Very good…
The best chili I have ever made
Good, but personally I would have cut down on the sugar. It is too sweet for my liking.
Excellent flavors!
This is my first critique of a recipe, ever. That’s how good this recipe is!! It’s an all American chili recipe. Love the seasoning as is. As for the thickness, while a little loose first day (which I personally love), leftovers thicken up. Thanks for posting this recipe. I’m so glad I found it!!
Best chili I’ve made. Definitely my go to now!
This is hands down and by far the BEST homemade chili I’ve ever made. I only make a few slight modifications – I use ground bison instead of regular ground beef, I leave out the sugar and diced tomatoes (my youngest doesn’t care for them), add 2 cans chili beans, and replace the can tomato sauce with my homemade version! I usually double the recipe and it still doesn’t last long. Delish!!
Great chili just the right amount of spices for the entire family. I use a couple tablespoons of cornmeal or masa for a bit of corn flavor and to thicken the chili a bit. So good!
Best chili ever! But I only put 1/2 tsp. Of cumin & omit the sugar.
Best chili I ever had, I made it countless times now
I have spent a lot of time making different chili recipes with 30 ingredients or more– chiptole peppers, different tomato varieties, tons of herbs, roasted bell peppers, beer, wine, you name it.
THIS recipe, simple and tastes as good, but I think better than all those.
If you’re beef isnt 90% lean then drain the fat, then add in oil/onions etc
Very good and easy to follow instructions. Passed on the cayenne because I prefer savory not five alarm hot. Will definitely use this method again.
I use White Kidney Beans instead or Red. This Chilli gives less gas and really has a very pleasant taste. When my Mother was at the cottage and company stopped by for dinner, she would add fresh bean sprouts to stretch the Chilli for the meal.
Are you wondering…why is this the best chili recipe?!?!? I was scared with the amount of cumin so I held back and did half. Not only is this recipe easy, it’s extremely flavorful. I added a carrot and celery stalk. 10/10 would recommend. This was gone sooooo fast in our house. So easy to experiment with and change to your liking too! Very impressed. Excited to make it vegetarian and also try with turkey. Thank you for posting 🙂
Made this for the first time and it’s A-MA-ZING!!! Thank you so much for the recipe!!! I will be making this often!
Just made this chilli. Best ever!👍hard not to finish the whole pot it was so good.
Really good chili recipe that everyone loved!
Thank you!
Reminded me of my moms I live in the south but she was from the NE. PERFECT CONSISTENCY.
So basic but so good. We use ground turkey and beef bone broth. Delicious.
The Chile was delicious. My husband is chef in our family but I tried this recipe. He loved it and wanted to print recipe.
Made this recipe exactly by the directions, except I used the whole box of beef broth (1 1/2 cups more).Chili didn’t have much taste! What can I add?
Absolutely delicious! We doubled the recipe, used both ground beef and ground turkey, and I added one and a half amounts of the seasonings. I served it with shredded Mexican triple cheese, sour cream, a little cilantro and scallions and a side of cornbread! Awesome for a 47 degree day in SOFL!
I’m always on the lookout for a good basic chili recipe. I grew up having it weekly but my dad only used ground meat, kidney beans, chili pepper, hot pepper flakes and tomatoes. In the summer he would make the chili with fresh garden tomatoes and it was really good but kind of bland, the hot pepper flakes didn’t add a good flavor depth, it just made my nose run. Anyway, I doubled this recipe because I like to freeze soups. I didn’t have beef broth so I used water with better than bullion roasted beef base. I only had 1 can of kidney beans so black beans went in as the 2nd can. The tomato combination and beef base created a rich flavor, oh yea… this is a keeper. Next batch I’ll add some bell peppers because I really like them and cut the cumin and sugar in half, maybe add a pinch of oregano.. just my personal preference. Thanks for sharing.
Great recipe!
Modification: Added 1 teaspoon chipotle powder and 1 teaspoon onion powder since we only had a small onion.
Subtracted 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon chili powder.
We didn’t have tomato paste, but still came out delicious!
Delicious and so quick and easy!
I made this for my family and they said it was the best chili they’ve ever eaten. I did sub the kidney bean for charro beans though. My brother in law doesn’t like things to spicy and this was the perfect combination of spices. I’d been looking for a chili recipe that pleased everyone so thank you so much. It’s my go to recipe now.
I had to quadruple the recipe. It still wasn’t enough. It is that hood
Wow! I had never seen a chili recipe that calls for broth and was skeptical but curious…this is the BEST chili I have ever had! We made it twice in one week and now we double the recipe every time we make it. I wish everything I liked came out as amazing as this!
Excellent recipe I added Chipotle chili powder for kick.
The best chili I have ever had!! As a 47 year old man and a self proclaimed chili con·nois·seur I am the final word on chili. Period.. And this here is #1 by a country mile. For me to rank this above my mother’s homemade chili took every inch of my being. But I did. Sorry Mom God rest her soul 🙏 I believe she would agree with me in this particular case. I’ve been telling everyone that I tried a few things differently to attain such an amazing chili meanwhile I just followed this recipe to the T, and everyone absolutely loves it. Oh well I’ll sleep just as well every night knowing I told a small white lie. Anyways I want to personally thank you for sharing this Recipe. I’ll never change a thing 😁
Delicious!!
Love!! Next time we are going to double the recipe since it got gobbled up!!
Best chili recipe I have tried
Amazing, so delicious
Our favourite Chili Recipe! Used fresh garlic instead of powder, left out the sugar and the cayenne. Delicious, tasty and hot enough for us. A definite keeper thanks so much❤️
Amazing! Thank you so much, family loved it!
The best Tks
Very good, thank you, hubby had 2nd’s
Finally, a recipe that lives up to it’s name. This was really the BEST chili I have made , extremely flavorful, perfect texture. I will definitely be making again
Made this tonight. Quick to make and really flavorful. Every had two bowls. Excellent chili recipe.
This is near perfect for my taste anyway. Can’t remember how I came to find it here on the internet but am so happy I did.
It is the perfect base chili that cooks can add to or subtract from to find just what they like. Me I left it alone and made it just the way the recipe called for. It was great. Thanks for the recipe.
I never post comments, but this is my favorite classic chili recipe! I’ve tried more recipes that’s I can count and this one is IT!! It is on repeat at my house. Thank you for such a wonderful, easy recipe!
This is such a great chili recipe and super easy. It is one of my favorites to make.
Fantastic basic chili recipe that’s easy to tweek to your own liking. It was my first time making chili and it was delicious.
Some things I did differently were using canned chili beans (1 kidney and 1 black beans) with their sauce and left the tomato sauce out. I also added a finely chopped Carolina Reaper for a little extra kick.
I made this chilli and added canned mushrooms and pure beef smoked sausage cut into bite size pieces which came fully cooked so I added them in the last 10 minutes to heat them up, my family said it was delicious and a keeper. Excellent chilli thank you
All I can say is delicious! I prepared a pot of this amazing Chili on a rainy day paired it with a great movie my family snd I truly enjoyed. Thank you for the recipe.
Everytime I make this chili, people ask me for the recipe!! This is a super easy dish to make and so yummy!!
Nine eaters, all adults, gave this two thumbs up. I’ve been making chili “my way” for many years, but decided to give this recipe a try. Very, very glad I did. Great flavor, easy to make. Oh, I used ground turkey instead of ground beef and no one knew until I told them! Also left out the cayenne due to one guest’s aversion to hot spices. Otherwise followed recipe (doubled) exactly. Stop looking and know: This is the chili recipe you want.
Made a vegan version of this recipe and it was delicious.
Best chili recipe- I sautéed onions and beef in Ghee, but everything else as recipes states and my teenagers even commented on how delicious the flavor was.
First of all, it was delicious. I was reluctant to measure everything, because I usually eye ingredients. That’s because I’m Italian!! I have to say, I followed the recipe to a t. And all I can say is whomever made up this recipe, my hat off to you. It was very simple to make and not time consuming at all. I had all the ingredients in the house, so that made me happy. Thanks for posting this recipe.
This is a simple basic recipe. I followed it exactly and it was excellent!
very good, i recommend
My boyfriend & I made this tonight & were in heaven! The spicy level was spot on: just enough to not cross that threshold where you can’t taste anything else but the spice. Superb! Will make again & make twists using other ground proteins, goat cheese on top, etc. knowing it’ll always be awesome. Glad we found this recipe!
This was easy and delicious!
Perfect seasoning. My whole family loved it!
This is a great recipe for an inexperienced cook and widow like myself. I added just a little Jalapeño. It’s was very good. Thank You,
Scott
Easy and totally delish! Don’t skimp on spices!
This chili is absolutely delicious! It turned out very well and everyone loved it. For the most part I followed the recipe, but I changed a few things. I added another half a can of mixed beans instead of the 1 can of kidney beans. I also reduced the amount of sugar and cumin from 2 tbsp to 1 tbsp, because I didn’t think it needed as much of both. I also used the entire can of tomato paste instead of the 2 tbsp and it was amazing!
I did a thing. I added a small amount of chipotle In adobo AND “medium” fire-roasted green chili. I only added maybe a heaping tablespoon of the chipotle and the green chili was a very small can. Made it a bit to smoky but the spice was excellent. Should have scaled back a bit but I always go hard.
This chili recipe tastes great and is easy to make. I added the cayenne pepper
Hint: I also added 2 heaping tablespoons of minced garlic and 3 or 4 tablespoons of butter to my batch. (Secret flavor everyone wants to know what it is)
Tasted amazing!
This is my 4th year of cooking this during the winter. This chili is effortless AND amazing!!!🤌🏾 It never disappoints!!! Thanks for the recipe! 😋😋😋😋😋
The best chili recipe I have ever made. My family loved it!!
Thank you.
This came out fantastic!
I didn’t want the added sugar so I added a can of condensed tomato soup.
Less sugar, more tomatoey .
Delicious!
My family loved it. It was the best homemade chili I ever made.
Nice chilli
An excellent recipe! It’s a little soupier than other recipes I’ve used but I liked it that way. I used 1/2 the recommended amount of cayenne pepper and that was enough heat for us!
This is one of the few recipes I follow almost exactly as written. The only change I make is using stewed tomatoes instead of diced, which is more for the texture and doesn’t affect the flavor. This comes out perfect every time and freezes great.
Super easy and delicious. I substituted the diced tomatoes with hot Rotel…just the right amount of heat.
I made this today and doubled the beef and beans.
It is delicious!
Thank you!
This is a great chilli recipe. and I also left out the cayenne pepper, as I have a sedative stomach. It was still perfect
I made this chili tonight and I have to say it is the best chili we have ever had!!! I did not add the diced tomatoes because #1 I didn’t have any and #2 I don’t like tomato chunks. So I just added a bit more tomato sauce, about a cup and a half. I did add the cayenne pepper and it was not too hot at all. I will make this again for sure! Tomorrow we will have it for our chili dogs!!
I use this recipe every time I make chili. I add three cans of beans. Each can a different type of beans . I also cut up a green pepper and add it to the pot as well.
I have many Chili recipes and this one is the best. The only change I made was I used undrained Chili Beans instead of Kidney Beans. I like my Chili a little soupy and the the bean sauce adds great flavor
my family loves this recipe!!
I am on a no sodium diet . Do you have a chili recipe that has little or no salt.
great original chil recipe my use to make. no frills, just good food. I did add some green chilis. that’s it!!!
We have made this chili countless amount of times. The kids love it, and it’s a huge hit! Cannot recommend this recipe enough!
Bonus: leftovers are always amazing!
I subbed real maple syrup for the sugar as that’s what I use in my spaghetti sauce – it adds a depth of flavor without making the recipe too sweet. I cooked it down for about an hour. Otherwise made as directed, served with tortilla chips and salad and it was a hit in my house, thanks for a great and easy recipe!
I loved it…but it was slightly too sweet. Next time I will skip the sugar or use only a teaspoon
Excellent recipe!
I used 1/2 lb. ground beef, and a small lean steak shaved thin and cooked with the ground beef and onions.
This may be my go to Chili recipe now.
Terrific job on this recipe. It really is delicious. We made a double batch for New Year’s Eve and everyone raved about it. Thank you for sharing!
So delicious.
Excellent Chilli definitely would make it again
Loved the Best Classic Chili!
SOOOO good! Really great flavors and easy to make. I added red pepper flakes for a kick. Also doubled the amount of diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Will make again and again.
Quick, Easy & Delicious. Easy on the pocketbook, too. Perfect chili.
I had made this receipt and every time is has been a huge success! I do modify the spices to my liking specially the chili. Thank you
Everyone loved it! Tastier than my regular recipe. I will definitely fix again. Thank you!
Simple and perfect, followed every step came out amazing! Going to try leftover prime rib instead of ground beef… probably going to be terrible.
I have made this recipe several times and it is now my go-to chili recipe! Delicious!
I like this recipe! Very good.
I just made this chili tonight and have to say it’s delicious I made it for 12 servings so I can have leftovers the only thing I would say is if you don’t like a lot of spice I would encourage to cut it down a bit the chili powder and cumin and cayenne but other than that it’s awesome…….thanks.
The recipe calls for sugar! Do you omit while on the 40 day fast??
I’ve tried many chili recipes trying to duplicate Moms and this one is the closest. I added a can of fire roasted green chili peppers and besides the ground beef cut up small chunks of sirloin, browned them with the hamburger and simmered the pot for 45 minutes. This is the best chili EVER! Made my own tortilla’s and ate way to much, but it’s so good it’s worth it.
Spice it up at the table, So everyone gets what they like.
So delicious! I made it without onions and garlic powder – FODMAP style – and put in a table spoon of ground cloves instead of cayenne pepper. Also added an extra can of mixed beans, and skipped the tomato paste (didn’t have any!). It was delish!!!
It’s a family favorite. I always make it with ground venison and it suits it perfectly. I leave out the cayenne and sometimes add a bit of semi sweet chocolate or a beer……it doesn’t need modification at all!!! Thanks for sharing it!
Is it OK to use chili ready diced tomatoes
So good. I used sausage and ground Turkey instead of ground beef. Add corn
The best and easiest I’ve ever made. Get lots of compliments.
50 years old and never had a favorite chili recipe until now!
Every time I make this easy recipe I get rave reviews. Thank you for sharing!
This is the best chili recipe ever! I do 4 tbsp of sugar and add the cayenne which makes the perfect sweet and spicy. This is a go to. So glad I found this recipe.
I don’t ever leave reviews but this chili recipe is solid – coming from a Texican. Thank you!
I tripled this for a party and we ran out! Hands down the best chili I’ve ever made!
(Only change was I used chipotle instead of cayenne just because I don’t like cayenne.)
So yummy, the cayenne did add a nice kick at the end. Don’t add the cayenne for the kiddos unless you’re into cruel and unusual punishment.
I’ve made this recipe several times. The chilli is excellent and it’s so easy/quick to put together. We have a family of 5 and everyone loves it.
The best recipe ever & I have tried alot of them no more store bought chili packets
Super easy super delicious! My husband said that the spices were perfect!
I used this recipe tonight for a family gathering and received so many compliments! I did add the optional cayenne pepper which I think gave it a slight kick (but it was a good amount of spice- not too much and not too little). Would definitely use this recipe again!
Excellent recipe!! Made one as listed and another without ground beef…..vegetarian. Both came out great and everyone loved it. Thank you for sharing
Sitting here in TEXAS on Christmas Eve Eve with a low temp of 22 degrees (I’m a native Texan so, for me, it’s like I’m at the North Pole. LOL!) I made a big pot of this chili (have made it many times) and it is just the ticket. DELICIOUS and PERFECT every time!!! YUM!!
Good Flavour! I would make it again but would add less liquid or simmer longer to reduce the liquid. It was a bit soupy. Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Literally my favorite chili recipe ever! So easy to make and tastes amazing. I add a can of black beans to mine. This will not disappoint!
Made this it’s so delicious! I added brown sugar instead of white ugar
Yes! My husband, who is very picky, loved it!
I just cut back on the cumin because I’m not a fan of too much cumin ( I didn’t leave it out).
Great chili! I added some Andouille sausage for added flavor, but kept all other ingredients the same. Delicious!!
My family absolutely loved this chili so much so that my brother in law asked for the recipe so he could make it again the next day. It was super easy to make and I had all the ingredients on hand. Great flavor. It was a little spicy for the little one. It was cooled down for him w/some yogurt and cottage cheese and even he loved it.
Best chilli ever
My go to chili recipe!
A classic! I look up this recipe every winter, since I don’t have my mom’s recipe with me. I do add garbanzo beans (chickpeas), just like my momma does. In a bowl with some sour cream, cheddar cheese, and cornbread…YUM.
Family loved it!
Yummy. Followed recipe and was very happy with the results. I did add a little extra cumin and chili powder
I have many different Chili recipes but one is now top of list. The only change made was I used Chili Beans instead of Kidney Beans and didn’t drain the beans as I like the taste the sauce give the chili and I like my Chili more soupy than thick
Best Chili Recipe Ever!!!
I tweaked the recipe as well I added onion powder and paprika also used dark red kidney beans along with the red kidney beans I did two cups of beef broth and I didn’t have tomato sauce so I used tomato soup with a pinch of corn starch .. it was soo good with corn bread on a cold day
I added sweet potatoes, portobello mushrooms, zucchini, a tablespoon each of balsamic vinegar and cocoa. Rich and delicious!
This is a wonderful chili!! The spice blend is great. I added a few heaping tablespoons of Trader Joe’s Corn and Chili Tomato-less Salsa to kick it up a notch. Thank you for such a great versatile recipe!
Make this all the time and it’s the best!
This is easy and the best chili I have ever eaten!
It’s cold out side and I wanted some Chili, and this recipe is a five-star recipe, so I had to try it ,and didn’t take long at all and man it’s good !!! I added a couple of Jalapenos and that was the ticket..
The recipe is amazing I got raving reviews at a potluck. I do suggest however skipping the Cayenne pepper. I had to dilute it because of the spice. It sneaks up on you. To dilute it I used more paste and a little milk. You can use ketchup as well.
Very good loved it!
Next time I make it I will skip the sugar. It’s distractingly sweet to me, but everything else about it is great.
I cannot believe how delicious this spice blend was. I like to grind all my spices up together with a mortar & pestle before I add them just to see if the flavor is where I want it to be and I was AMAZED by this combo. Perfect perfect perfect. I subbed tomato soup for the tomato sauce, added a bay leaf, fish sauce, paprika & corn. Love this recipe thank you
No leftovers and so easy.
Easy, quick, and very good!
This is my go-to chili recipe, we love it! I will heat it up a bit by using hot Rotel for some of the diced tomatoes and I substitute pinto beans (personal taste)but your recipe is the best!! Thank you for sharing❤️
Made the chili recipe, and delicious, reminds me of my mom, I think she made it like once a week, very economical! I serve mine with grated cheddar cheese & a spoonful of sour cream and of course a big loaf of hard crust Italian bread, if you want a salad on the side!
This will be our go-to chili recipe from now on! This seasonings are on point. I added diced green pepper and pasta noodles. So yummy 🤩
Great recipe. I made a larger portion than usual this time and it’s on the thinner side. How do I thicken it up?
This is classic chili. Super delicious. Just the right spices. Everyone in my family loved it. I will definitely use this recipe the next time I make chili. Yummmmm
Fantastic chili!!!! My family LOVED it! I will make again for sure.
Excellent taste!
Super easy and very tasty! Great for cool nights or just when you need something quick!
The best chili ever. It seems to me, it’s hard to go wrong in making chili; so, I would sometimes ‘wing it’ which most people do. It seems like a lot of ingredients; but, you probably have most in the pantry. I add them one at the time when cooking ground beef and onions. Easy-peasy. So worth it!
Yum-MY! The past couple times I’ve made this it’s been great. I remembered this time to make the following modifications and it was even better: 1/2 tbsp of brown sugar instead of the 2 tbsp white, an extra tbsp of garlic, and two bay leaves.
I just put this in my crockpot for dinner tonight and it is phenomenal !! tastes so good
This Chili was wonderful. I used it for ‘walking tacos” a real hit with my son. I did not have cumin but did not want to go back to the store. It was lovely nonetheless. My son is having seconds! SmilewThank you for sharing.
Made tonight for first time. Actually my first time making chili and it was delicious
I haven’t made chili in quite some time and was looking for a flavorful recipe. This one right here is it! No need to buy the packet chilli seasoning with all the extra preservatives. I mixed my spices while the meat was cooking, sampled it and knew it was gonna be a hit. I made this last night with Italian chicken sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, red beans in chipotle peppers and served it over fries…. Chefs kiss
Delicious, this is a keeper!
Doubled the recipe. Husband loves it. Topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. Added some sweet corn and bell pepper. Best chili recipe!
Tasty and easy instructions. Since I mixed ground beef and ground chicken, I used vegetable broth for a more neutral liquid. I did 2 teaspoons of white pepper, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to give it a stronger kick.
Just tried it and it was delicious, thanks for the recipe 🥰🥰🥰
This recipe was awesome!! Great flavor
SOOOOOOO GOOD!
Made it for dinner on a rainy evening! Kids were not very eager to try it but after 1 taste they were hooked!
I am of Asian-Indian origin and used the India. Red chili powder, but 2 tbsp was waaay too much, especially for the kids, so will use 1/4 tbsp next time, but other than that, WHAT A FIND!
Where do I find your other recipes! 😍
Good!
Delicious & Simple to make! Made some corn bread and my family loved it!! Definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing 😊
this is the second time I’ve made this recipe. My wife and I loved it! 5 stars!
This chili recipe is great,
Could taste all of the seasonings. I did drain the fat off of the hamburger before I added the ingredients and it turned out great. Everyone loved it. Looking forward to trying other recipes you have.
Best recipe! I have a big family so I double all of the ingredients, with the exception of the spices, and substitute the beef broth with stout beer. And it is amazing!
Excellent tasting Chili! Thanks for keeping it simple.
Our favorite chili recipe EVER!!!!
One of the best chili recipes I’ve had! We love it!
Made this tonight. Turned out great.
Great recipe!
Excellent chili! I’ve completely changed over to this recipe from my longtime favorite.
It’s good, but too much sugar! I used less than half and it was still too sweet. I should’ve listened to my intuition. I’ve never followed a recipe for chili and it’s always been really good. I wanted to try something new so I gave this a shot. It’s a great recipe, but just be warned that you might want to adjust the sugar to your liking.
This recipe was excellent!
I’ve been making this Chili for a couple of years now, and it is the best flavored and so easy to make. Thank you
Whole family wowed over this chili!! It’s a keeper not making anything else, thanks!
This is a delicious and easy to make chili! Time saving meal and my family loves it!
This IS the best chili I have ever made!
I tried this Chili recipe because my kids like chili. I’m not the biggest fan of it, but this recipe is sooo good! I think this may be the only chili I like!
Very very good! I added Tabasco
Delicious! Maybe a little less cumin. Loved that you listed double and triple quantities.
Delicious and has become a standard recipe in my kitchen! Thx so much 😋
I added( 1 link) of chopped andouille sausage- delish
Not the best at this, not the best at that…but overall an excellent and easy preparation of everyday chili.
Can’t miss with this. From now on my quick go-to chili recipe for a cold winter day.
Just made this recipe and added a whole diced jalapeno with about 1/2 its seeds while cooking the meat and onions and some smoked hot paprika to taste in combination with all the other spices. This is really good. A little kick but not hot. Definitely the best chili recipe I have found so far.
Great recipe! Easy and delicious.
I used your chili recipe and I gotta say that it was the absolute best chili I’ve ever had… My fiance and guest said the same…
Thank you for sharing this recipe… 🙂
Quick cheap an easy to make. Omg this was so easy to make and really delicious. My 9year old had never had chilli and now she loves chilli. We ate ours with saltine crackers and shredded cheese great Friday night meal for the family.
I’ve been cooking chili for 60 years, but I saw this recipe and decided to try it. I really think it’s the best I’ve had in years. I tweaked the chili and cumin a bit, but otherwise I followed it to a T. I would recommend it to anyone.
This was fabulous! I made it for a group of men on game night. One plans on having it for breakfast.
My only substitutions were fresh garlic instead of powdered. I also cut back on the salt. That’s a personal preference.
The best chili I ever made! Husband raved about it. Fly EAGLES fly!🤞🤞Will make it again for the Super Bowl🤗🤗🤗
You’ll never try another chili recipe again.
My husband said this is the best chili I’ve ever made. Next time I’ll leave out the cayenne pepper though. The only thing I did different was I substituted turkey broth for the beef broth. It’s what I had on hand.
This recipe made making my own chili approachable for me. Next time, I’ll use more garlic and less cumin. There is definitely going to be a next time!
Chilli was yummy. Vegetarian here, added carrots and bell peppers.
Its been pouring rain for 2 weeks. Time to cook something cozy and warm. Stumbled across this simple recipe and was blown away by the flavor. Comes together easily. I was out of kidney beans so substituted pinto, but still delicious. Was perfect with shredded cheese, sour cream toppings. Thanks! My first homemade chili!
This was the best chili recipe ever! I will definitely make it again. However I did reduce the chili powder. I only used 2 tablespoons and that was plenty.
It was very easy ! My family loved this chili
This was a hit. The family wants me to make another batch for tomorrow. We topped with sour cream and crushed Fritos (or cornbread) .
Best chili recipe I’ve ever make! Easy and delicious. My family loved it specially my kids, they’re asking me to make it again. Thank you!
So simple so good.
Last minute dinner! I came across this recipe, had all the ingredients and even added some jalapenos. It was great! Simple, quick and planning to make again.
This was the best chili I’ve ever made!!! I forgot tomato sauce, so I used the rest of the paste with the rest of the broth & it was delicious!!!
It truly is the best chili!
OMG!!! I tried this recipe over the weekend and it was soooo Gooood!!! This recipe did not disappoint. This will be my go to recipe from now on.
Easy, quick, & absolutely delicious. I make this all the time.
Delicious! I added two cans of kidney beans because we like more beans. I think you could use any type of bean. I also used half mild and half hot ground chili because that’s all I had and it came out perfect. I printed it off because I’m not going bother to make any other chili recipe.
Very consistent! We do add a little smoked paprika and garlic but Love the ease of this recipe! Always topped with cheese, an sour cream! Delicious
It was really flavorful. My family liked it as well. I doubled the recipe.
I’ve tried many different chili recipes, but this one SO good. The perfect blend of spices! This was just what our family needed on a chilly winter night! 😉
Very, very good! Pantry staples and easy instructions made this perfect!
Absolutely loved this chili. So good and very easy to make. The whole family loves it also. I used 2 hienz mixed chilli beans in a can. Came out perfect
So how much broth did you end up using? I forgot the tomato sauce too! 😂
Very good! Will make again!!
This is such a flavorful chili! Best recipe I have tried! Very good!
This turned out great!! We all loved it.
This is a very good chili recipe. I loved it.
I have made so many fancy chilis–Cincinnati Skyline, white, West Texas (no beans! yikes). This is the one my family likes best, by far! And so easy: adios, cinnamon and chocolate… I do sometimes sub out the kidney beans for black or small red, depending on what I have on hand. All works out great! Thanks
Great recipe thank you! My new go to!
Very flavorful. Will make this again. Thanks
Excellent (if a little hot for some!)
Added to my recipe file😀
Absolutely delicious!! I swapped the diced tomatoes for Rotel and used bacon grease I read of olive oil. Will definitely make this one again!
Loved it. Was delicious – we can’t wait to eat the left overs tomorrow! ( I also added a couple crushed cloves of garlic to it).
This is the BEST chili recipe that I have used. My family loved it and my son’s fiancé asked for the recipe.
I did consider saying it was a secret family recipe but I did the right thing and shared the recipe with her. 😊
My husband said it was the best chili he has ever had; and our son won 1st place several times, 2nd place, and people’s choice in chili cook-offs. Hats off to you on this recipe!!
The only change I am going to make is the amount of cumin, not my favorite taste!
Thanks for sharing.
I topped it off with taco-flavored cheese and sour cream.
Deb
Delicious. Best chili I’ve ever made.
We really like this recipe!! Easy and delicious!
I make this all the time. Love the base recipe and make variations frequently.
Love this recipe!! My personal tweek is to reduce sugar to 1 tablespoon and I use a heaping 1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne since I like it hot!! Awesome!!!
Very good tasting chili. Everyone that tried it really liked it. Will be my go to recipe.
This is a really good Chili! I only use 1 TBSP of Cumin, and it didn’t need anything spicy to have the perfect spice for this family!
Great recipe! I always make a double batch. Wouldn’t change a thing and so easy!
Some seriously good chili!
My go to chili. Always delicious!
Absolutely the best chile I have made. Made it twice now and tripled the recipe. Freezes good. It don’t last long. Only thing different is I halved the sugar and also added in some thin ribeye for additional meat and texture .
Awesome chili! Highly recommend this recipe!
One of the best chili recipes I’ve made… I used turkey ground meat and ground turkey sausage meat as a substitute to the 2lbs beef and chicken stock… everyone in my household thought it was very good!
Can you make this is the crockpot?
Great
I’ve used this recipe over 20 times because my family just loves this chili. I do not alter the recipe at all. Absolutely delicious with saltine crackers, cheddar cheese, and sour cream.
The best recipe I’ve every made. Made it for work a Chile contest and won 1st place.
Love all the ingredients. Wonderful receipe. Made it this morning & can’t wait to try it later.
I really liked this recipe. They best part for me was the combination of seasonings. I used ground chicken and chicken seasoning and it turned out to be one of my best chili’s yet.
Made earlier today .. having it for dinner tonight.. I didn’t have paste but I added extra diced tomatoes and sauces little chocolate and a cup of black coffee… fresh chopped garlic and extra cayenne pepper… it smells so good I had to try it and it is delicious!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR RECIPE!!! It’s great alone but also a great starter to change up a little. You killed it girl!!!
I use 1.5 the spices roughly and add diced green chiles mild- use real garlic also- little bit of paprika and parsley- great chili- thanks for recipe! Made it many times for the family- perfect for chilly weather-
Best chili I’ve made so far! I added 1C each frozen spinach, corn, and bell pepper strips!
Best chili recipe I’ve tried yet. Brought me back to childhood growing up in Texas. I substituted ground turkey for 1/2 of the ground beef and no one can tell the difference. Used all high quality spices the first time (they come in glass containers) and it turned out better than the second batch I made with lower quality spices (cheap plastic containers). Really good recipe! Will be a staple from now on.
This was a great, straight forward chili recipe. We did double everything except the chili powder and sugar. For the chili powder, we used a tablespoon each of ancho and paseilla chili powders and a half tablespoon of chipotle chili powder. I’m the future, we will cut back the chipotle even more. It pushed by spice limit. Overall, great!
Don’t have beef broth can I use water instead
Delicious chili! I doubled the recipe, added green bell pepper with the onion, another 2 tbsp of tomato paste, and another cup of broth to finish the carton. It was the best I’ve ever made!
That sounds good but I have some questions. Did you thaw them first? Did you cook them with the onion and ground beef? Or did you toss them in as the chili was cooking? Sorry for all the questions, I’m not a very experienced cook.
Try yellow squash and zucchini! Great!
Delicious
Made the recipe just like it’s written with the Cayenne pepper and it was amazing! Best Chili I’ve ever had! Friends and family loved it!!
This is my family’s new favorite chili recipe! We sub crushed tomatoes for the diced tomatoes and it’s delicious!
Any hints for using the Crock-Pot with this recipe?
love this recipe! i always add bell and poblano peppers in it. along with ex beef chunks and garlic to the spice mix.
This chili is AMAZING! Tonight was my second time to make it and I doubled the recipe, thinking now I should have tripled for plenty of leftovers! So easy and delicious! Thank you, this will be my go to from now on.
Best and easy recipe. I use diced shredded carrot, instead of sugar for sweetness and saute it with red onion.
I never made chili before. I picked this recipie it looked easy enough. It is absolutely delicious. Tonight was my third time making it in a week. I brought it to a few family members now everyone wants me to keep making it. Thank you so much for the recipe.
Delicious recipe. Only thing different I did was doubled it so I could use a can of kidney beans and black beans. I love the combo of spices used. Served with French baguette and dollop of sour cream and cheese which the latter was not necessary.
So good, Quick and easy. ♥️
Would share a photo but I don’t have/use Instagram.
We are very pleased with the results of the chillies recipe come out really good 👍
Simple and delicious!
Good chilli. Straight forward and nothing exceptional. I put 5 cut slices of bacon in mine. Makes for great leftovers.
I made this recipe. I tweaked it a bit. I added chilli mix 2 tbsp and 1/2 bottle of tomato pasata. Brown sugar and hot sauce.
Best chili ever!
This is really great chili! I tripled the recipe for a large party and also doubled the ground beef (6lbs of beef) and everyone loved it!
This is so easy and tasty! Lots of flavor and just the right amount of heat. Has become a staple in our house.
Absolutely delicious! I only tweaked a little.I threw in a can of chili beans along with the red beans. Cayenne pepper to give a little extra spice. I ate 2 bowls
It was delicious! My husband loved it, too.
This is a very good receipt , and Chilil thanks all friends have asked me about it. and of course i’ve told them…
Holy Moly! This really IS the best chili recipe. I added one component: I rehydrated a few cascavel chili peppers & ran them through a food processor (I then strained them using the beef broth because the skin of the pepper didn’t break down in the processor). The peppers are low on the heat scale and add depth to the recipe without being overpowering at all. It’s a keeper for sure 🙂
Your recipe was so grand and left room to add and subtract certain amounts to suit my taste. Thank you so much
This is the ONLY chili recipe you will ever need! I made this again today with frozen fresh tomatoes from the summer. Recipe is spot on as written but forgiving if you wish to tweak it. The only things I did differently was half the sugar and added a splash of lime juice after it was done cooking. Really compliments the cumin flavor! Thank you for the truly best chili recipe I’ve ever found!
I made this a couple days ago for meal prep and it’s pretty yummy. Only thing I added was some dive garlic but did not deviate from the recipe. This is now my go to chili recipe.
I am a basic chili kind of person and even this is a basic chili there are layers of flavor that really kicked it up a notch on my favorites list. I used all suggested ingredients and it was not too hot for me. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Loved it! Whole family did…perfect heat!! Definitely will be my go to recipe for chili.
This Chili Recipe is the Ultimate!!!
A Keeper!!! Recipe was easy to follow.
I made a double recipe and treated a couple Friends and myself.😋
ThankYou for Sharing!
Brilliant recipe. I use fresh diced green hot chili peppers (2pcs) instead of chili powder, fresh diced tomatoes (4-5pcs), add water instead of beef broth, and also add a can of corn. I used ground pork instead of beef and the result was astonishing!
Did you use the full 2 Tablespoons of cumin? Want to be sure this is suppose to be tablespoons and not teaspoons before I make it. Thanks for any advice.
Agreed. It is a bit heavy on the cumin (IMO).
Great recipe! I added some extra beans and forgot to add the sugar, but it was still great! If you’re wanting to avoid extra sugar, it’s just fine without it.
Hey Maggie, I’ve made this several times now and yes tablespoons of cumin, comes out great every time
Late response, but yes, tablespoons is correct. Perfect recipe.
Yes, tablespoons. Just made it and it was grear
This is a good recipe for chili. The family loved it and I will use this recipe for the next time we want some chili. Thanks for sharing the recipe and I will not be using chili mix packs no more.
Great recipe the best in my opinion I don’t eat any canned food unless it’s home canned I used dried small red beans and I diced up fresh tomatoes everything else I yellowed the receipt it takes about 4 hours to cook med high towards the end I turn it down it thickens up nicely when the beans are like them it’s done
I have used this recipe for the last 3 years for deer hunting in black powder season it is a hit with the guys it is definitely a top notch recipe I am making it tomorrow to head to the camp for another season
My all time go to Chili. You can’t beat this. I add one other secret ingredient 😉. Ever time you turn around my husband asks for more chili. When you get down to -6 degrees there is nothing like a bowl of this amazing chili with some hot cornbread. I am so blessed to have found this recipe.🙏🏻. Thank you for sharing. Love it❤️
It really is a good chili. I’ve followed several recipes that were all good, but the simplicity and great taste of this one makes it my goto chili recipe.
Very delicious chili recipe. Quick to make.
My sons loved it!
This recipe was easy to follow. For me, the sugar was too much, so I may try again but with only 1 tbs of sugar. Hopefully my husband will eat it so that it doesn’t go to waste.
I found this chili way too salty and liquidy. I would not make it again without modifications. And I used some products being low salt items.
Made this on the stove top amazing! Can it be done in an instant pot ?
So easy! Absolutely delicious!!!
I think it tastes too sweet. We doubled the batch 20 4 tablespoons of sugar. I don’t think the recipe needs any sugar. Great flavour with out.
Good chili. Very happy. Pot I had was too small because I tripled the recipe. Had to omit broth otherwise I would be making chili on the floor, still came out killer
I make with beyond beef and veggie stock, works out well.
This recipe is my first time making chili the recipe was quick and easy to follow. I used chicken broth instead of beef because it was what I had. I thought the cayenne was a bit too spicy so then I added more sugar which made it too sweet so then I sprinkled in a bit more salt and it all balanced out lol rookie mistakes. Served with sour cream, cheddar cheese, crackers or tortillas and crunchy fried jalapeño peppers. Everyone loved it! I will def make again albeit only add one tablespoon of sugar next time and 1/8 cayenne.
I made this chili for my family and it was phenomenal! This will be my go to from now on! We like a little bit more spice (even though I did use the ground cayenne) so next time I think I will add in a little tiny bit of freshly dried cayenne. But this recipe had soo much flavor! It’s worth a try!!!
I made this tonight and it’s phenomenal! I’ve tried many different chili recipes and haven’t fallen in love with any of them until now. So glad I stumbled across this recipe!
Easy recipe and it’s so good!!!
Just made this tonight, if not the best chili, then it’s definitely top 3. I added maybe just a bit more cayenne. Cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onion on top. Perfect.
This is the best chili recipe ever! My son ate the entire pot in one day!
Great recipe. Easy to do most items are staples in our house making it easy to pull together. I kept the cayenne as my men love spicy! Thanks for sharing. Definitely will keep this in my bag of tricks to whip up again.
This was so good and my whole family loved it. We ate it with corn chips and the only change we made was to put less cumin and less chili powder. It was so delicious and not too hard to make even though I’m only eleven! 🙂
I seriously use this recipe every time I make chili. My husband grew up on chili and this is by far his favorite too. Thank you for sharing!!
FANTASTIC! I used beef stock instead of beef broth. Not a bean fan in my chili so I skipped it.
Excellent recipe! Used kidney and pintos…and a combo of ground beef and Italian sausage…eyeballed it a bunch as I do but still, it was the best chili I’ve ever made! Thank you!
Great recipe! We doubled this recipe and it was really good. I would probably do a little less chili powder next time but otherwise great flavor.
My husband requested homemade chili (but I hadn’t made any in over ten years), then I found this recipe. After a quick trip to the grocery store, voila! The chili tasted good and the recipe was simple and thorough. Thanks!
Sooooooo delicious! I used the exact measurements for the seasonings as a foundation for flavor and then added additional seasoning for my taste preference.
It’s sooooooooo yummy! Solid recipe!
This chili is so good our family loves it
My husband husband is a very picky eater. He loved this recipe and so did I! I think this is the best chili ever!!! I added a little bit of cinnamon and only used 2 tablespoons of sugar and used garlic salt instead of garlic powder (just a pinch). This is a recipe we will make from now on!
I’ve been making this recipe with no changes for years now and its awesome every single time. My husband smothers his hot dogs in it, i eat it as is with some green onions and sour cream. Delicious!
Its very good.
Wasn’t fond of the sweet taste. I added vinegar to counteract that.
The ABSOLUTE MOST AMAZING chili recipe!! The only thing I didn’t add was the diced tomatoes and didn’t even need it. Will be remaking again and again.
I love this recipe! It’s the only one I use and my family also loves it.
I love this recipe 😋 my girls absolutely 💯 💓 💖 it
My new go to chili recipe. Simple and delicious. 2 of my 3 picky teens even liked it. The other wouldn’t even try it saying she didn’t like chili. Whatever. More for the rest of us! (I only had chili/pinto beans in the cupboard so that is what I used. Next time I will try the kidney beans.)
Perfect as written. My mix I used forever was discontinued and I’ve been searching for another recipe for chili for years. This is a keeper!
Thank you.
This is a very good chili! I just tweaked it a little by adding a 15oz can of tomato sauce instead of 8 oz and 2 cans pink beans instead of 1 can. I like a lot of beans. I’ve made many chili recipes through the years and this is my favorite! My husband liked it also. Served with shredded cheddar on top, yummy!
You’re right — it tastes just like Mom used to make and is delicious. My wife, who is New York Sicilian heritage, learned to cook in her grandmother’s kitchen. In 38 years of marriage she had never made chili. What an outstanding dish she made! Thanks from both of us.
My go to chili. I make some elbow macaroni with it for chili mac, excellent. Thank you for the recipe!
This recipe is perfect. I love the addition of sugar, and I also went a little heavy on the cayenne pepper. Topped it with cheese, sour cream and also diced avocado 😋 10/10 will probably always use this recipe!
I found this chili recipe a couple years ago and I’ve made it every couple months since then. It’s my absolute go-to and everyone I’ve ever served it to has asked for the recipe.
Love is this Chili !!!!
I tripled it so I am good for a while !!!
Outstanding!! I doubled recipe, added the Cayenne, and 20 Sheshitos and 3 medium Jalapeños. At the end, before serving I added 1/2 cup of real Vermont Maple Syrup. Don’t know how well Pancake Syrup would have been. Forgot to say earlier, I also added 1 lbs of sweet Italian sausage.
Yep- all the reviewers were right- this is the best chili recipe I have ever made! Made for a Friendsgiving gathering & everyone loved it! I made it the day before as someone suggested, added just a little cayenne & a can of garbanzo beans (just for the fun of it). Served with shredded cheese & sour cream. Delicious.
Does the sugar give it a sweet after taste of any kind?
It’s a good quick chili with basic ingredients and spices. I added a couple more herb and spice (Mexican chocolate, oregano and cinnamon) to personalize it and add to an already very good flavor base.
First time making the chili 🌶️ I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor was my family. I had never used beef broth in my chili so I was taken a back. It came out very tasty and my girlfriend wants me to make another pot. Well done who ever came up with the recipe. Five Star ⭐✨
Love the sugar addition❤️
Very easy, tasty for a cold day!! Made with some cornbread and rice and my family loved it!!
I made this according to the recipe and found that 2 tablespoons of sugar is just way too sweet for my taste.
Delicious nutritious recipe, so add as much heat as you like. I added red dried chilis and substituted sugar for a chopped carrot for sweetness.
I absolutely love this chili recipe! My 24-year-old grandson loved the chili and gave it a 10 out of 10 and I have to agree! I certainly will make this again but I think I’m going to have to double it because it went fast!
Omg, I just made this. It. Is. Life changing.
So delicious
Excellent recipe ! The taste brings me back to my childhood and the spices make it !!! Especially the sugar ! Thank you ! Using this recipe also for a meal train!
We really liked this recipe We didn’t change anything and it was a hit.
I don’t have sugar, can I use honey instead?
I have made this recipe many times and the only thing I have done different (wife asked for) is put in a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of peanut butter. The rest is the original recipe. When I first made this it was phenomenal, of course.
Thanks for the recipe, it’s a big keeper in our house!!!
AMAZING🤤
Excellent for a quick chili recipe. We loved it. My family likes spicy so we used hot Rotel kept the Cheyenne and used a little less sugar. ❤️❤️Will make this again. Thanks for the recipe
Amazing! I omitted the onion so kids didnt complain and used chili ready beans and tomatoes. I also reduced the beef broth to one cup for a thicker consistency. This will be a staple in our rotation.
Too much spice- family did not like
Made it as stated in recipe-
4 TABLESPOONS of cumin and
5 TABLESPOONS of chili powder
And
3 TABLESPOONS of garlic powder??!!
Is this correct?
PLEASE RESPOND
Sounds like you doubled the spices. I actually cut the spices in half since I don’t like too spicy. I added 3 or 4 TB of sugar since I like mine a little sweeter. Also add 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder for richness—a secret my mom taught me.
SO tasty
Absolutely the classic Chili we ate growing up!! Insert a PBJ and I’m back in Grams kitchen!! Thank you!!
This is really good. Will cut back on the broth next time, came out a little watery tasting.
We’ve been craving chili and this didn’t disappoint! Recommend adding the cayenne pepper that is optional. It really elevated the flavor of the chili. Will make this again and again. 10 stars if I could. Thanks for a great recipe.
The best chili that I have ever made and delicious,thank you for this recipe.
Made this for a party with other chili recipes to taste and received lots of compliments.
This is fantastic! Made with Impossible ground beef, diced tomatoes/chilies and added some beer. Will definitely put on the rotation, so easy and good!
Great tasting chili and easy to make.
Great basic chili recipe. I never add sugar to my chili. The 1 1/2 cups of broth seemed like too much. I used just 1 cup and it was plenty. It was simple to make and delicious.
Seriously so delicious! A simple classic chili my whole family loved!!
Making this for at least the fifth time tonight, this is the BEST chili recipe.
Delicious, very easy recipe!!
My family and I loved this recipe!
Super easy recipe and has good flavor! By far the best chili recipe I’ve made
Great!!!!
Amazing recipe and soooo easy. I’ve gotten so many compliments. Everyone says it’s the best. I don’t usually have cayenne pepper so I leave it out. I usually double it and swap a can of tomatoes for diced tomatoes with green chilies (mild). Easy recipe to adjust to your own taste.
My husband and my family said it was the best chili they have tasted. I added an extra can of kidney beans and I used one less tablespoon of cumin and sugar because I had never used it before and I wanted to make sure we liked it but it turned out excellent. I also have never used a can of beef broth in my chili before but that added to it very well done
FIRST TME MAKING ITS DELICIOUS…MADE A LILSCRATCH CORNBREAD…OMG…🥰❤🥰
Great chili recipe with one exception. Way too much cumin in the recipe. It overpowers everything. Next time I will reduce cumin to 2 teaspoons and see if that helps.
I agree completely. Very good, but definitely next time will go easy on the cumin.
I’ve been using this recipe for at least the last four years, it’s truly the best recipe I’ve come across! So delicious!
I had a group of eight over and everybody raved about the chili. They said it was so good. It was very delicious. I’ve never put sugar in chili before. It brought the flavor of the spices out.
This was a hit!!! My family thought it was the best chili they have ever had! Definitely a keeper!
Awesome😋 👏🏽 I used 2cups of beef broth and 2 tablespoons of sugar when I taste the seasoning mix it was the perfect taste for me, so I didn’t add extra. My go to chili recipe!
Thanks! 😊
The best chili I have every made. Ingredients is on point. My whole family loves it when say sey chili for dinner
Thanks, loved it
I decided to make chili last night, but the recipe I usually use is too spicy for me right now, so I decided to find a new one that was more mild. The only modification I made was to add two large whole peeled carrots, which helped cut through the acid of the tomatoes. This recipe checks every box. Even our family in town from Minnesota loved it! My four year old ate two bowls, and I made it through the night without indigestion. This is our new go to chili recipe. Thank you!
Really tasty. Love the spice mix. Will be keeping this recipe!
Made this amazing recipe tonight, I love it! Next time I will leave out the cayenne pepper since I’m not a spicy kind of girl, but even with it it still was good!
Awesome chilli!!!!
I won’t tell my wife that my chili is better than hers.
This chili is delicious!!
The chilli was very tasty. I used left over tender roast instead of hamburger. Gotta keep stretching the dollar in simple, yummy ways
My family loves this recipe!
So good and I don’t add the sugar. I serve it over rice and top with cheddar cheese, sour cream and a splash of hot sauce!
Love the simplicity of this recipe, and it tastes incredible!!
A little too much beef broth. I’ll reduce the amount next time. Otherwise great!
Chili is amazing comes out great
I love this recipe. It’s quick and simple and it’s easy a great chili recipe to use as a base when experimenting.
Too sweet. Next time I will try 1 teaspoon. Thanks.
Great recipe, I do half the sugar though. I also exchange kidney beans for pinto beans.
I made this today because it was just me and I only had 1lb of meat. I substituted the tomato sauce with tomato purée. This worked perfect as it took some of the sweetness the other comments mentioned.
Absolutely love this recipe! I think it is the base for all perfect chili’s. I tinker with it by adding 6 different kinds of peppers, less beans, and more beef. Excellent for beginners like myself. I’be made twice within 5 days due to demand.
This is a great recipe. I’ve made it twice now. It’s delicious and easy to make. It’s now my go-to chili recipe. I left out the sugar this time to see if I miss it. It’s cooking now. Can’t wait to have some.
Best Chili recipe I have found yet!! I made this for the first time today and it was delicious!! I did throw in a chipotle in adobe sauce and it was perfect! just the right amount of kick to it.
This is such a good and easy recipe! I substitute the diced tomatoes for Rotella hot (we like spice in our household) and it’s amazing. I also upped the seasoning a bit, thanks so much for a great meal!
Excellent recipe!
Very tasty. I left out the sugar and added a tub of BBQ shredded pork to a double batch of the Chili. The BBQ pork replaces the sugar and adds some additional texture and flavor in addition to the ground beef. Lots of complements.
Turned out delicious! I added a couple of cloves of fresh minced garlic with the onions, a bit of paprika, and some onion powder just to jazz it up a bit, and all the picky eaters in my house loved it! For the really picky eaters, I would suggest leaving out the tomatoes or blending them up.
Good recipe
This is a winner. My go-to that I can customize easily. All the family love it.
I look at this recipe anytime I make chili as it reminds me of ingredients I may forget. I add a bit of corn to it it only brightens dish.
For a kiddo or person who won’t take heat:
Use small amount of brown sugar to theirs. Should pull out heat.
AMAZING FLAVOR, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS CHILI THE BEST I HAVE HAD …THANKS FOR THE RECIPE
Absolutely Fantastic!!!!!
I followed the exact recipe plus used the optional cayenne pepper. I have to say it was the best chili I’ve ever made! This is for sure a keeper and will be my only chili recipe going forward! You have to try this recipe!!!!
Overall tasty but too sweet for me. I’d cut the sugar by half and add to taste.
Seriously the most tasty and easy chili to throw together! This is my go to recipe, and everyone who tries it LOVES it
Simple and easy recipe to follow. I replaced the beef with turkey and the canned beans with dry beans.
Just the best I have had. Like the addition of cumin very much. Thanks brilliant ones.
WOW! I made a lot of chili over the years but this is the best ever. Enjoy!
This is incredibly good and a favorite/weekly meal in my household- I halved the cumin, added a little more sugar, halved the cayenne, and added a can of green chilis. This with sweet cornbread makes the PERFECT fall/winter meal. I will forever make this recipe
Thanks for a qwik & yummy Chili recipe! I added all your listed ingredients plus a 7oz can of chipotles in adobo sauce thst was soon to expire.
It was so good! Thanksabunch!
How did that can change the flavor?
Super delicious! The chili seasoning is amazing. I did add jalapeno. I substituted Morningstar Incogmeato plant based ground and let me tell you this is my new chili recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing great depth of flavour. We added Aurias hot chilli samba.
It really is the best Chili recipe! I have made quite a few different Chili recipes in my time and this is definitely THE best! Kudos to whomever came up with it!
Have made twice and the second time I entered Chili cook off at my church and tied for first place 🥇
Notes to self…My daughter doesn’t like tomato chunks so I blended up 4 fresh tomatoes. Also doubled the sugar. Used half the cumin. And added 1T. Dried onion powder. She loved it.
The best chili recipe! Received many compliments and people asking for the recipe! I did cut back on the cumin only because I’m not a fan.
Made this recipe, it was delicious, making it again this weekend.
Great recipe. I added a few ingredients and it’s delicious. I use half hot Italian sausage and half ground beef. I add a bell pepper and jalapeño with the onion and omit the cayenne. I add fresh garlic, but i don’t omit the garlic powder. It’s delicious every time. 😋
So I just made this for dinner tonight, i quadrupled the recipe cause we have a big group to feed and like left overs. It’s been quite the hit, my husband gave glowing reviews. We did not add cayenne. My husband probably would like it, but I didn’t have any. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!!
I loved the chili recipe. It went over well with my family!
I followed your recipe pretty close but realized I had no kidney beans but I did have some great northern beans. ( No one noticed). Where I deviated to add my own little flair was… I added ground chipotle pepper instead of cayenne. I love the flavor of chipotle so much. I use it often. And I figured this would be a great add. And it was. Very smoky and yummy. Everybody said so. Thank you
amazing chili great with the cayenne pepper !!
I’ve made this recipe once following the directions and it was amazing except I used tomato juice instead of beef broth. My family now has a favorite recipe and have requested I make it again tonight. Thank you for this awesome recipe.
How many ounces a serving for the 6 servings?
This is a great recipe! I made it a couple of weeks ago and my wife said it was the best chili I’ve ever made. I made it again yesterday and entered it into our neighborhood chili cookoff and took first place! It’s a winner for sure.
I needed a quick and easy last minute, hot and hearty Halloween meal and I found it. I used all the handy ingredients I had in my pantry aside from substituting in black beans. I did leave out the cayenne only because I don’t care for it. My chili-loving teen was impressed with the flavor and thickness and that I whipped it up in a hot minute. Served over rice, topped with cheddar and a dollop of sour cream it was delish!!
Just won my office chili cook off contest with this chili. Except I used half regular chili powder and half kashmir chili powder. Called it kashmir chili. Thanks for the help and have a great one.
Made it for a chili cook off at my church my pot was the only one empty at the end of the night
Best chili recipe. I made the recipe without any changes. It’s fast, delicious and everyone loves it. I serve it with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes, chopped white onion, and fresh chopped lettuce for the toppings.
Make a double batch. Even better the next day.
I’ve made this chili 4 times now and have followed the recipe as-is each time. This is definitely the perfect chili recipe!
I wanted to try a new recipe. I have a very good one but it uses McCormick seasoning packets. This is now my new chili recipe! The seasoning is on point and everyone loved it! Served with a jalapeño cheddar cornbread with honey butter and everyone loved it! Thank you!
Bedt Chili Ever! My family loved it. My boyfriend thought it was the best chili he ever had.
This chili was the all time best! My family loved it And another family member missed out on its goodness. Can’t wait to try it on nachos.
This recipe was great!! I adjusted a little to taste, but this guideline was on point.
Outstanding recipe. Way beyter than most restaurant chili. Great flavor. Easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
Waaaaay too much cumin! If you want a chili with a southwest flavor, then this is the recipe, but it is NOT traditional. Even if you wanted a southwestern flavor, this amount of cumin is overpowering.
Made this for the first time tonight for a Chili cookoff, I used ground turkey, added 3 T of paste to add more tomato flavor, and since I didn’t have kidney beans I used black beans. I won 2nd place!! This was delicious chili and I can’t wait to make it again!!
I don’t usually leave reviews for anything really, but I made this chili and my family loves it. I was skeptical of adding sugar but this chili is really amazing. I added a couple minced cloves of garlic with the onions at the beginning and yeah I just have to say thank you for sharing this recipe!!
Delicious!!! I cut the cayenne in half and it was perfect. We served it over cornbread and garnished with cheddar cheese, sour cream and green onions. It was excellent!
Freakin GOOD!!!! Thank you so much!! I cooked it according to the recipe 🧡🧡🧡
Excellent recipe that is easy to follow and tastes delicious!
My fiancé loved it.
Seriously the best chili ever! When I double the recipe I use 1lb of Turkey burger and 1lb of bison. It is so good!
This is my favorite chili recipe! It’s perfect! Thank you for sharing. 😊
Fabulous! Thank you!
Very tasty easy to make. Love it
Love this recipe! Just made it this morning but have it simmering in a crock pot. My house smells amazing!
Great, maybe less sugar.
Super easy and delicious! Personally, I like replacing the cayenne with chipotle powder now and then for a lighter spice and a smokier flavor. Thank you 😀
Tastes great! Easy to make!
Really good. Make it a few times a month
Made 3x the serving size of this and its by far the best and tastiest chili I’ve ever had. Served it with sour cream and mild/sharp cheddar cheese on top! I am not into super spicy, and still loved the cayenne in it for a little spice!
This was a really great recipe, even though I was missing some key ingredients. I’ll definitely be making it again with ALL of the ingredients! 10/10
Great recipe. Chilli turned out delicious. I left out cayenne pepper as well. It was just right for hubby and me. That’s again best chilli ever!
Wow!! Did I just say Wow? O meant to say Wow,Wow,Wow!!!!
By far the Best Easiest Chili recipe!! Thank you!
It is just like my mother made. Brings back memories of coming home from school for lunch to a delicious bowl of chili
Best chili I have ever made. Everyone loves it – and that’s a rare thing in my home!
Delish!!!
Best homemade chili ever.
This is my first time making any chili.
My family and friends loved the meal
My daughters fav!
This Chili was delicious! Will probably be they way I fix it from now on! Thank you!
My whole family loves this chili! Can you cook it in the crockpot?
I always used packaged chili seasoning. I have to watch my sodium so I used no salt beef stock I had in my fridge, no salt petite diced tomatoes and no salt tomato sauce. I had a can of light red kidney beans (I know now that there are no salt beans in the market) and half of the cumin. I did end up putting salt in but only a teaspoon and also some cayenne pepper to taste. This is by far the most delicious chili and will be used from now on. My disabled son loved it and gave me a thumbs. It was served with cornbread.
Can you use chicken broth instead of beef broth? Just getting ready to make this chill. I will let you know how I like it. Hope you can answer my question before I start.
I don’t even like chili. I make it so I can feed my family cornbread for dinner 😉 But this?! This is delicious! I am blown away! Making this again soon. Everyone in our family loved it, including the kiddos.
Made this Chili recipe, and it was delicious! I added jalapeños because my family likes it spicy, and we have no littles. So good!
Everyone in my household loves this recipe. Even the picky eaters that promised that would hate chili lol. This is something to save and pass on. Easy recipe to reach the young ones.
Ohmy GOD yummmmmm
Awesome recipe! My little picky eaters absolutely gobbled it up! Very easy to make and very flavorful!
Very Good and very easy. I have slaved for hours cooking chili from scratch and this recipe is as good if not better without all the work and wait.
Wow! This chili is absolutely amazing. I will make this again and again.
Excellent Brush Chili Recipe
No Hot Cayenne For Our Family.
This is my go to recipe and is pantry/freezer ready anytime! Good as is but I use fire roasted tomatoes and chipotle instead of cayenne
Really Delicious…sauce was nice and thick…I used black beans and 20 oz ground bison as they’re healthier. Also added a diced green bell pepper and minced garlic instead of powder. Then added the extra amount of spice and other ingredients accordingly but put 1/2 the amount of sugar. Omitted the cayenne and was still spicy enough. Love the prior suggestion of adding a dash of cinnamon…will have to try that next time. Delish!
Thank you Lynda! This was great. I used all ingredients except Cheyanne pepper. The combination of spices was terrific. My husband loves it. Even made chili dogs from leftovers.
Can you make this in a crockpot
I made this without Cayenne pepper and it was perfect!
Hum delicious with a few modifications! I used only a 1/2 tb sugar and 1tb everything but the elote seasoning from Trader Joe’s (it has both cumin and Chile pepper) . Everything else was the same. It was perfect!
I have made several different chili recipes in my 30 years of cooking and this is by far my favorite. I share it with everybody, Thank you so much for this delicious recipe!
This is my go to chili recipe. I’ve made this about 50 times only leaving out the salt and pepper. My family loves it. I serve it with saltine crackers, sliced cheese, and sour cream.
By far the best chili recipe yet! Thank you for sharing!
Easy and amazing chili. I modified it a little bit and used rotel tomatoes with green chilies. Also added a can of black beans and doubled tomato sauce. Served with honey butter corn bread. Great for a chilly rainy evening.
Followed the recipe to a T except for the amount of cumin I put into it, I put 1 tablespoon because I’m not. big cumin fan. This is my first time cooking Chili ever and I have to say it came out darn good.
This was so easy and probably the best chili I have ever made! A combination of spicey with a hint of sweet. I did not have garlic powder, so used chopped garlic. Delicious 🥰
If you want to blow your guests or family away, I recommend these “secret sauce” additions. Fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and substitute Vegeta for salt. Trust me.
great
Easy and delicious
Great recipe!
Too much cumin for our family. Other than that, it was good!
I love chili but always thought it would be too difficult to make (or take too long). I found this recipe a few days ago and couldn’t wait to tey it… And wow! Amazing!
I made is as directed, let it simmer a few mins longer, and served it with tortilla strips, cheese, and crusty bread. I’m obsessed!
I made this Best Chili since we had a cold spell. It was absolutely delicious. Thank you and so easy!!!
This recipe was very easy to follow and the chili turned out perfect! It was delicious!
This recipe so mf good! Dont mean to curse but good god almighty! 🤣
I just made this recipe and it was DELICIOUS!! Just the right combination of everything. I couldn’t find sugar, so used honey. Used beef bouillion plus water for the broth. Otherwise I think I was quite faithful to the recipe and will make it again. (I’ve had many chilis over DECADES and do feel this is one of the best, if not the best).
This is perfect!! 😋
It’s so easy and is delicious!
Just made it, can’t wait till dinner
This chili was delicious! I made a few slight changes- added a little less cumin, a little more cayenne, and a can of black beans. Loved it!!
My guys liked my chili before, but now they LOVE it! I’ve used this recipe three times now, minus the cayenne pepper. We top it with cheese, sour cream, fritos, and green onions. Yummy! A DEFINITE KEEPER!
Best chili recipe every!!! My wife and kids love it. I’ve made it about five times already, it’s great every time. Thank you for the recipe!!!
DELICIOUS!! Been making chili for 30 years usually just wing it. This is the best recipe EVER!!
So I love slow cooker style! So I cooked the meat and onion and I used ground turkey instead of beef, then added it all to slow cooker on low for 5 hours. I also added an extra tbsp of tomato paste and 1 -15oz can of black beans.
Amazing!!! Tasted so good! Topped it off with cheese, sour cream, green onion, sriracha, and corn bread!
Very good chilli. Excellent recipe!
Great recipe yummy
I’m a southern cook from Tennessee for over 30 years . Discovered this recipe and the Wholesome dish’s for meatloaf also . I give both 5 stars !!! Excellent flavor. Thanks Wholesome Dish for sharing these wonderful recipes !! Much 💘 from Tennessee !!
I’ve made literally hundreds of pots of chili in dozens of variations throughout the six decades of my life, and while I liked all of them, THIS one takes the cake. I’ve never quite nailed the perfect balance of spice, rich, and slightly sweet like this one does. I’m vegetarian, so I swapped the beef for vegan “ground beef” and couldn’t tell the difference.
A bowl of this hearty goodness over rice is perfect for the chilly nights we’re already having in upstate New York. Thank you!!
Made this tonight for dinner & it was so good. I didn’t add cumin because I didn’t have any or money to buy & it was still so good. I added macaroni so added 2 extra cups of broth. Definitely making this again & again & again 😋
Great recipe. I ‘mostly followed’ your recipe and substituted an 1/8 th teaspoon of homemade pepper powder rather than cayenne. Perfect for me.
Hi!
I know Zionsville! My grandparents had the lake across from Loves Truck stop off of the service road next to 65. We called it Idle Hour Lake. Leave the driveway, take a left and Marsh’s was the grocery store. Crazy, isnt it? 🙂 Anyway, your chili was a hit! We like things a little spicy, so I have to say I threw in some smoked Chipolte, and I always add a little black coffee to dishes like this; about 1/4 cup or so. It adds a depth of flavor that we enjoy, as it compliments the beef stock. Thank you for posting, and letting me go back home for a moment.
Great basic old school chili recipe like my mom made. I made this and it’s great as is! Other have mentioned a tiny amount of cinnamon is good. Consider adding a teaspoon on red vinegar and don’t make fun of me 2 tablespoons grape jelly.
Thanks for this recipe
Very good, kept the cayenne.
Calling from Toledo, Ohio.
This recipe really is incredible. I’ve been making it for years now and I don’t change anything at all (I don’t do the optional cayenne because I have small children). It’s one of very few dishes that everyone in my house agrees on!
I made a double batch tonight along with air fried hot dogs, homemade coleslaw, grilled buns, cheese and ritz crackers. Absolutely delicious and an amazingly easy meal after work for my family ❤ it’s a keeper!!!
This recipe reminds me of my Mom’s chili. So comforting. I make it every fall and winter. Thank you 😊
I made this last weekend. Only change was added 1 chopped red bell pepper, Was great chile. Making it again next weekend.
I’ve made this chili recipe twice and it gets better ever time. The recipe is delicious and is great, and plenty enjoyable in these cold Ohio Fall/ Winter months. Thank you for sharing the recipe 😀.
This recipe was waaaayy off on the spices!!!! I used only half of what was called for and my throats was burning 🔥. Think think they meant teaspoon not tablespoon. Very disappointed ☹️
AMAZING! I made this for my family and made the mistake of saying, “this chili is perfect” in front of my wife who responded,” better than mine?”
I responded, “actually, yes”. So you know it has to be good.
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This chili was delicious! I’m saving it to add to my rotation during the colder weather. I omitted the cayenne pepper to keep it mild for my little ones. We all loved it!
This is my favorite chili recipe! I use fire roasted crushed tomatoes in place of diced, and a little more cayenne.
I can’t believe how good this chili was. Delicious!
Very good but….be careful with cayenne pepper. Too much even for me. Added an additional can of tomatoes to tame it and served with sour cream. Will make again without cayenne! 🥵
Thank you so much for this recipe! Much better than some others I’ve had. Your’s is TOPS!!!
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This is the best delicious chili that my son shared with me.
My first time ever making chili. It needs more kick to it. I did cut back on the garlic. I did not use cayenne. I will try it again. Thanks for the receipt
Absolutely delicious. This will be my go to chili recipe going forward. Thank you so much.
So good and so easy to make!!! Going to have to make a bigger batch
Great chili. This my go-to recipe
Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! I’m vegan so I subbed impossible ground. Seasoning is perfect. This is a definite keeper.
This was the best chili recipe I have ever made!! I will keep this forever!!!!
I didn’t have beef stock, so substituted with chicken broth. Used pinto beans bc that’s what I had in the pantry. It was delicious 😋 Good job on this perfect chili recipe!
This was literally the most incredible chili that I’ve ever had!!!! It was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. And so so easy. And the hubs loved it. UGH SOOOO good cant wait to make it again soon.
AWESOME! Tastes Amazing! Thankyou
Great recipe for Chili! Next time I will double this. Wasn’t enough for my family of 3. It was a hit with cornbread!
OH MY!! This is SOOO good! I cut back on the chili powder. Used water instead of broth and tomato puree instead of diced tomatoes (just eyeball for consistency) and HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL! Oh this is so good!! Definitely making again!
This is a great recipe. So so tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Great flavor! Very easy to prepare, I’m bookmarking this recipe to continue to use in the future for sure!
I lost count how many times I’ve made this. I just double the recipe each time I make it now. It’s just me and hubs, but it’s even better as leftovers and lunches!
This is hands down the most delicious chili I have ever had! I am in love! 😋🤤
Perfect! I added kielbasa and celery cause I had it! Very good!
OMG! THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE VERY BEST CHILI I HAVE EVER HAD!! I added too much cayenne pepper, but it is not too hot! I love this recipe! I had no tomato sauce or paste so I used ketchup and an extra can of diced tomatoes with green chili. I must share this recipe!! Thank you so much!
I made this chili last night as I was craving it with these cold fall nights! I usually use my crock pot but didn’t put it in in time, so I was looking for a new recipe. this was easy, quick, and delicious on the stovetop! All of the flavors and measurements of each really complimented each other.
Thank you for a fantastic chili recipe! I’ve tried WAY too many chili recipes that were nothing more than bean and vegetable soup with some chili powder, and realized I was just done with any chili recipe that asked me to start by chopping mounds of celery and carrots. I needed this one!
We made a few small changes – added a can of black beans (we like our chili with a lot of beans) and a handful of red lentils, used smoked paprika instead of cayenne, and also a heaping spoonful of Korean gochujang paste with the tomato paste, because it adds a kick and serious depth of flavor. Oh, and a can of drained sweetcorn, which really look it over the top to a solid 10 for me.
We will come back to this again and again.
This recipe was very good. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so that little bit of sugar in the recipe made this a little too (weirdly) sweet for me, even with the cayenne. There’s not a lot of heat to this recipe, so next time I make it I’ll probably omit the sugar and add some diced jalapeños.
This was dinner tonight. I followed the recipe but added chopped green bell peppers and couldn’t add as much spice. This so far is my favorite chili recipe! My oh so picky preteen enjoyed it and so did I!
So good!! (I excluded the sugar)
So yummy!!
If I could, I’d throw both of my shoes at you (it’s a compliment)!!! Not only is this the quickest recipe I’ve made, the flavor was wayyy better than some of my 3 hour long recipes. I’m absolutely hooked! Thank you!
I made this Chili recently for my daughters and I and it was a hit! I used black beans and pinto beans. Will definitely make again!
This is my go to for Chile recipe for my family. Everybody is happy when I serve it up, which is a rare event.
So I thank you.
I cut the sugar in half, added a half teaspoon of cinnamon and used 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes vs the cayenne. I’m also pescatarian so I used Impossible meat instead of beef + an extra can of beans. SOOO GOOD!! Thank you for this recipe. Perfect for the fall!
Very good! Made some minor tweaks, but essentially followed the recipe, and no complaints.
Ooo we like spicy this is so easy to make time to put on that winter coat this is the chili to help delicious making some corn bread to go along side yummy
This is definitely a delicious chili. I definitely changed things up a tiny bit after trying it once and deciding it for sure needs a fattier meat (at least to win a chili cook off!) So I used 80/20 and also did green peppers and fresh garlic with the onions. I also used chili beans instead of plain beans. So much flavor!
Son, doesn’t like diced tomatoes can I substitute for tomato sauce instead ?
Made this yesterday and let it cook on low in slow cooker. It was perfect. Used chipotle ground pepper. Just right amount of heat and flavor.
Yep, I tried it. My husband loved it. I’ve been looking for a recipe that I didn’t have to buy a pack of seasoning to season it. This is it. This one want be deleted
I added grated carrots and bell peppers to stretch it a little bit it is so good.
This has been by far the best chili recipe I have come across!
We have been making your chili for YEARS! It’s seriously sooo good. Although I do double the meat and add a green, red and yellow or orange bell pepper to the mix. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe!
I had to leave a review because I just noticed you live in Zionsville & I do as well! Such a small world
Pretty good chili, just sweet.
I followed the recipe as it was, and found it far too sweet. I ended up having to add a good amount of cayenne and tabasco to cut the sweetness. Next time, will not be adding sugar at all.
This is a great and easy chili recipe! I highly recommend it.
10/10 stars, delicious! Perfect heat, I added in pepperoni’s and topped with pickled jalapenos, sour cream and sharp cheddar, this recipe exceeded expectations, will def be using everytime I make chili now!
This is absolutely delicious, my family agrees!
Just made this… WOW!! So simple and easy to follow and I love the option to double or triple the recipe and not have to calculate it all over again. I also omitted the chunky tomatoes and subbed for more beans!
Excellent recipe – I doubled it to feed a family of 12 and it worked out perfectly. Some went back for seconds!
I don’t like chili-never make it. But, my husband does so I decided to make it and found this recipe. It was absolutely delicious. I did a few alterations to the recipe by using diced tomatoes with habaneros and the cayenne and yes it was hot so I served it over rice with cornbread. I still can’t believe how great it was!!! Thanks for the recipe- I will make again and again.
This chili is delicious – rich, spicy, and flavorful. My husband is a tough critic and he thoroughly enjoyed it. I can’t wait to make this again and will add it to the rotation.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe!!! Super easy & quick to make. So delicious!!! Love spicy food, Added the cayenne pepper & it’s not too spicy it’s just right!! Second time making it & the fam loved it as well. Will definitely be making again.
Very good! I doubled this and used finely diced stew meat for 1lb instead of all ground beef. Only other changes that I made were to cut down a little on sugar and salt, added a diced jalapeño, some fresh roasted Hatch NM green chile and a half cup of dark beer along with the cayenne. Perfect with a piece of corn bread or on chili dogs!
This is the best chili ever!! I have made so many recipes before and they just weren’t good but this is the best❣️
The family loved it. It is just like my mom used to make. I have tried many chili recipes; this is the best one so far. My kids asked if I could put some in their lunch boxes for school. I made no adjustments to the recipe.
My first time ever making Chili and I signed up to bring some for my sons football team dinner. This was the first crockpot of chili gone and I was told it was awesome. My family agreed 🙂 I going to be making this again!
I am a spice wuss so I left out the cayenne pepper and I added one can of fire roasted green peppers instead, it was perfect!
Great recipe, made it for the first time and will make it again. Thanks!!!!
I made a delicious chili tonight! Thank you for share recipe!
omg. OMG. I still have to bring it to a low boil then simmer. But WOW this really is the BEST chili.
Making it for my son 4 year birthday today and it is absolutely outstanding. Better than canned hormel chili with beans, and we love that one. I will only ever make this recipe.
Note:
– I forgot to get tomato sauce, so I made my own using the leftover paste. I mixed it 1:1 with water until I hit 8 oz. And added 1 clove minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to taste
-I also used the cayenne pepper (1/4tsp) and it added great flavor, not spicy at all. (If your worried about spice, just add a little less)
Just tried this recipe without cayenne pepper and added ketchup. Great recipe ty for sharing.
OMG! SO SO SO good! Will make multiple times every year!!
5 stars! Look no further this will be my go to for ever more! Thank you so much for sharing! In my normal style, I did change modify a bit and added hot Italian sausage along with ground beef (Extra protein), I used two cans of rotel tomatoes and chilies instead of 15 oz can of diced tomatoes and I used a whole can of tomato paste. It is amazing!
My daughter and husband , based in Kosovo visited us recently, I made this recipe with a few tweaks .
They liked it so much , they’re contemplating opening a shop in Kosovo offering chili!
They said it would be a hit there!
I didn’t realize how hot the cayenne pepper was going to make this chili. I don’t cook with it often. I would suggest cutting it in half or omitting it if you do not like spicy! Otherwise this is a great recipe. We enjoyed it!
I goofed up and didn’t come here first to read the comments. I doubled the recipe and it’s way too hot. I only used 1/8 tsp of Cayenne Pepper. I have now crossed Cayebbe Pepper out so as not to make that mistake again.
This was a delicious chili. I used brown sugar which added another layer of flavor. Also added twice the amount of beans.Cooked it a little longer to thicken it up. Reduced the amount if cayenne for our preference.Will definitely make again!
This is now our go to recipe for chili because we love it so much! I omit the cayenne pepper, and I use an entire 15 oz can of beef broth since 12 oz leaves some out to waste. To compensate for the extra liquid, and because we like thicker chili, I also add a small can of tomato paste. We’ve recently been replacing the sugar with a granulated sugar substitute as we are trying to be as sugar free as possible. I’ve made this for a potato & chili bar before, and everyone there loved it too! They nearly liked the pot clean!
Good recipe we enjoyed it
Very easy to make and had lots of happy tummy n smiles at dinner:). Love, love this recipe…just added some black beans and a pinch of cinnamon and voilà!
Definitely glad we tried this!! Delicious!
Loved this recipe but I have a weak stomach so I omitted the cayenne pepper, doubled the recipe and added 1 can tomato paste, 1 can Italian diced tomatoes, 2 cans kidney beans, 1 can northern beans, 1 can black beans and a can of chili beans and 2 lbs Hamburger. We like thick chili and it turned out amazing!! Sprinkled some Shredded cheese and a dollop
of sour cream and we have an easy new chili recipe the family LOVES! Thank you so much for sharing. 😍
Well, she did say it was optional, I love it spiced up!
Very good classic recipe, thanks for sharing. Omitted cayenne.
I don’t really like Chili but this recipe is great! I did omit the cayenne pepper but this recipe has just the right amount of spice.
👍😄 Delicious
Best chili ever!!! Thank you for the recipe!
I never made chili before (I’m not much of a cook) but I followed this recipe exactly and it’s delicious. Perfect amount of heat for my taste.
I made this recipe for the second time because of the simplicity in it. I also leave out cayenne pepper and my daughter does not like spice. My daughter eas sick and wanted comfort food and I said want some chilli. Yes she said so I did a small batch. My wife doesn’t really like chilli all that much but she ate a spoonful, because that is what was left and she asked, can you make that exact recipe again. So thank you so much for this recipe.
I literally never use another chilli recipe! I like mine to have a lot of spice so I end up adding more spices than recommended but this is the perfect recipe for the classic chilli taste. I will be using turkey this time and I know it will still taste amazing!
Great chili!!! I make this all winter long :).
Tried this tonight… It turned out pretty YUMMY 😋
Would recommend making this for chili night.
Agree with the previous comment cut down the Cumin and definitely cut down the sugar. To add don’t use granulated sugar use brown sugar instead. If you can use chop roast home ground, it’s better quality, no fillers and the taste of the meat screams chili!! Otherwise this is a really good quick recipe.
This chili was the BEST and even better the next day. I doubled the recipe but next time I will 5x the recipe to share with my famiy.
Loved this recipe. I omitted the beans, added a little cinnamon and served over pasta, Cincy style. Yum!!
Delicious delicious chili. I love trying different recipes with different herbs and spices. This was the best with a glass of cold beer or a glass of Merlot red wine. Great chili
I added cinnamon and an extra can of kidney beans.
Best chili I’ve ever made!
A favorite in my house
How much cinnamon did you add and did you make the quantity for 6 servings or did you double please?
Made this for a fall festival, chili cook off, and it won first place. I did add three cans of beans, light red kidney, dark red kidney, and pinto beans. (Doubled the recipe as well). Thanks for a great classic chili with really good flavor.
Great recipe but of course I had to alter it which I do with everything I cook. I added diced carrots & celery with the onions, I also used Rigel & diced tomatoes and added the Cayenne was Spicy but very good I think next time I might add a second can of kidney beans
Are you from Cincinnati? I had to ask cause cinnamon is a Cincinnati chili thing 🤣
I’ve never liked my homemade chili, so I stopped making it. I’ve searched recipes trying others, I still wasn’t satisfied. I made this recipe this week and I absolutely love it. I now have a recipe that I will continue to make.
This is the BEST chili recipe! I won a chili cook off with it! I double the cayenne cause I like it SPICY! Once it’s done cooking, I out it in a crock pot for about 24 hours, delish!
I have tried several recipes, including my mothers but I could never get it just like hers. Found this one..simple but full of flavor! My kids LOOOVE IT! this is now my go to. Thank you so much for sharing!
This is delicious. We won our church’s chili cook-off tonight with it. I did cut down on the cayenne just a bit was my family doesn’t like things too spicy. Thanks!
I love this chili!!! How can I do this recipe in the crockpot? Thanks!
almost made this exactly as the recipe but i ran out of cumin and used a sugar substitute. it still tasted great! will be using this recipe as long as i make chili.
I used all of the spices as indicated including cayenne pepper. I chopped peeled, fresh tomatoes from the garden rather than using canned and I added an extra tablespoon of tomato paste with a little filtered water to replace the tomato juice that would have been in the can. I added an extra can of kidney beans and I used 2 lbs of stew beef instead of hamburger. It’s absolutely delicious and *flavor-full* !
I love the suggestions of toppings to include the chopped avocado. I’m sharing this with friends who always, like me, buy the chilli packet from the grocery store.
I love to use organic spices and this recipe allows me to do just that.
Thank you for putting this on the internet!
Happy in the kitchen,
Colleen Fritz
The best recipe ever. I don’t like spicy so I don’t put in the cayenne pepper. I love this recipe as it’s the best chili I have ever had!
Ez and good recipe, great quick dinner 😋
Great recipe! I didn’t drain the meat fat because the recipe didn’t say to – should it be drained?
Easy and definitely delicious! So glad I found the recipe and gave it a try. Keeping the recipe as one of my favorites. My husband said I should make a pot of it monthly during our Wisconsin winter.
I discovered this recipe last year and it was one batch a week for our Michigan winters.
Yummy recipe! First time making chili!
Absolutely simple and delicious.
The best chili I’ve ever made!
This chili came together nicely in such a short amount of time! It is delicious! I doubled the recipe and used 1 pound each of ground turkey and ground beef, which was delicious. I did not add the optional cayenne pepper and it was still plenty spicy for my family. This recipe is a keeper!
Very good recipe. The only change I will make next time is to decrease the amount of cumin used. It was a bit strong for my taste. This recipe is definately a keeper!
My NEW favorite chili dish!! I followed the recipe but used 2 Rotel diced tomato cans and 1 extra can of chili beans. (Only because I had more than 1 pound of frozen beef to work with.). My husband loves green peppers, so I put some in “his”. Great recipe!! Thank you!
Every time I make chili this is the recipe I use. Very easy to make and the results are family pleasing.
Excellent recipe. I like a stronger chili flavor so increased the chili powder to 4T. One can of dark and one can of light beans. Delicious.
Best means best! I use the recipe just like it is here at home I use venison. Use it for students and I use it for home.
We love this chili. My 2 young boys eat it up too. I don’t add cayenne pepper and I add more beggies to the pot with the onion. Today we did red and white onion, celery, green pepper, corn and pees. Sometimes I add carrots and mushrooms too.
Great recipe!
My daughter prefers impossible meat so I use a package of it instead of chop meat.
I also add Tabasco sauce. Everyone in the family enjoys it.
Question please: normally I would brown the beef in a separate pan and drain off the grease. This recipe sounds like it keeps it all together in the large pot. So the grease is not a concern? Thanks!
This recipe is a GREAT classic, traditional chili! This will be my go-to standard from now on. Perfect with some Fritos corn chips, shredded cheddar, and a spoon of sour cream.
I need to make this for a chili cook off contest at church. What I need to know is if I use 6 pounds of ground beef do I need to 6× all the ingredients, too?
Very mild and delicious recipe! I also added a lil beer and increased the amount of cumin by 1 teaspoon. Result was just fantastic 😁
Easy to make and taste fabulos!
Absolutely delicious! My husband and I have always liked different variations of chili but this one was perfect for the both of us.
We have also substituted the ground beef for ground turkey & beef broth for chicken broth (just using up what we already had in the house) and it was AMAZING. Couldn’t even tell it was turkey instead of ground beef!
It was yummy, but way WAY too much cumin. Next time I will be using half or less than half of the suggested amount. All I could taste was cumin and we are definitely feeling it in our stomachs today! However, after that adjustment I think this chili would be phenomenal.
This recipe was fantastic!! I did not put in the cayenne pepper but used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies. Just enough kick without overpowering the great taste of the chilli.
Loved this chili. And so easy to make!
This recipe has been my go to for over a year now and I take credit for at least finding it to share with my neighbors and family members who all request it.
My kids are ages 1-12 and they ALL love it and it’s hard to please them. We do omit the cayenne pepper of course. I’ve messed with it a bit and I would add an extra can of kidney beans to make it fuller. I’ve even substituted the ground beef for Bison and it tasted wonderful! Thank you so much.
I was afraid it wouldn’t have that Chili kick, but it is perfect! I’ve always loved chili but never knew how to make It. This recipe is spot on! Even my 9 year old loves it! Served with white rice and cornbread for the win! Thanks for this amazing receipt! Just in time for those winter nights!
Excellent & definitely my fave! Made vegetarian with a bag of frozen veggie crumbles and veggie broth instead of beef. Added 1/4 cup more veggie broth to make up for not having beef drippings and to allow longer simmer time (1 hr) to develop flavors. Also added a can of pinto beans. Mixed in spaghetti mac noodles, cheese, & sour cream to serve. A real winner to economically have great food all winter!
I’m no cook and almost skipped over this recipe for one with fewer ingredients. I’m glad I trusted all the great reviews and made this one. Don’t be intimidated if you rarely enter the kitchen like me. It really was easy and cleanup wasn’t terrible. I like that several ingredients just take 1 can: cuts down on prep time and dirty measuring cups/spoons.
This is the best chili recipe ever
Discovered it about a month ago. Made it twice so far. My daughter even asked for the recipe. I used black beans as I had on hand and small can of garbanzo. So many spices and they all blend.
I thought this was delicious and so easy. The only thing that I did differently was to add one chopped jalapeño. I would make it again
Best Chili Recipe by Far!
Very tasty and easy THANKS. I left out Cheyenne pepper Can’t do heat
Excellent recipe! I doubled it and it came out perfect! Thanks
Excellent and easy chili recipe!
I really enjoyed this recipe! I mixed and matched a few ingredients but the base is outstanding. Thank you
This is my favorite beef chili recipe. It’s has a great taste and I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who enjoys a tasty bowl of chili.
very good very one loved it
This is the best chili recipe I have tried! My family raved over it! Definitely will make it again and again!
!!! FANTASTIC !!!!
This chili recipe was absolute PERFECTION! I am planning to make it again for a huge tailgate party. How can I prepare this in a huge crockpot vs. on the stove?
Cook the onions and beef in a frying pan. Once cooked, add to the crockpot with the rest of the remaining ingredients. I would turn the temperature to high until it starts to bubble then switch to low and simmer for a few hours to let the flavors come through. I hope this helps.
I made this tonight and tripled it, we’re a huge family, very yummy! I’ll be honest I cooked my beef and then dumped all the other ingredients in, then hard simmered it for 30 min. Next time I’ll try to give myself more time to actually follow the instructions 😂 but it was excellent and everyone liked it. I used about 1/2 t of cayenne (I don’t really measure just eyeball) and it had nice warm heat, 4 yo littlest loved it.
I made this recipe exactly as it is written (including the cayanne) and I am so thankful I did. It is delicious and my new go to recipe for chili. Thank you for sharing it.
This is a very good recipe but I thought that there was too much salt in it even after cutting the salt to 3/4 of a teaspoon and using beef broth with 50% less salt. That is why I gave it 4 stars. Other than that, it’s a great recipe.
Great recipe for all ages I am a younger seasoned cook I loved it it was a great recipe spices were right on if you follow the recipe how it’s written my mother is 70 and her husband is 87 and they both enjoyed it it was perfect for everybody
This is a great, easy to make crowd-pleaser. I love chili but could never just “throw together” a batch. This recipe is delicious with just the right amount of seasoning to be super-flavorable but not over-the-top for any sensitive palates. Hint: cut the optional amount of cayenne in half and it’s just enough to give a hint of heat, and still mild enough that my 8 year old daughter loves it!
I trippled this recipe can I cook it on low in crock pot?
Great recipe!!! My chili came out great and taste delicious. My family enjoyed it and it will be a staple dish for this season!!
I love this chili! It’s a Sunday standby in the fall and winter, and so easy i’ve basically memorized it. I did find it slightly, *slightly* flat, but adding a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar before simmering brings it to a perfectly balanced flavor. So delicious!
Loved this chili recipe. Would make it again.
Just made this Chili ,it is awesome in flavor and it will have a top spot in my cold weather dishes. .Simple and delicious 😋
Once we finished eating my wife said this goes in the family recipie book (replacing 3 others including sister and moms) we added an extra can of beans (white for color) and only used 1 table spoon of cummin, the kids don’t like spice and one plus all the chili was more than enough for us.
Well done.
I am probably the worst cook on this entire planet so I skeptical about making this on a night we invited friends over .. i followed the entire recipe down to every last detail .. holy cow .. tastes just like my grandmas, it’s the best meal I’ve made , and it accommodates all the picky eaters in my house
Terrific recipe. I did halve the spices to lessen the heat and added green pepper. This will be my go to chili recipe!!!
EASY PEASY RECIPE! KIDS LOVED IT!! SUGAR IS THE KICKER, TAKES AWAY THE BITTER TOMATO! I’VE HEARD ADD A TEASPOON OF COCOA POWDER TOO! THIS WAS GREAT, COMPLETELY FINISHED THE ENTIRE POT
A note of caution. Not all chili powder is created equal. We have some that is super hot and I have to reduce the amount to a small fraction of what the recipe calls for. That said, once I found the right combination, this is my go-to chili recipe.
Making this for supper tonight. Was easy and quick to make. Not to spicy perfect flavor.
I didn’t have any sugar so I added a can of condensed tomato soup as it’s a bit sweet and helped to balance all the spices. I also added two cans of drained mushrooms and a couple of tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to give it more flavour. Turned out fantastic!
Great spice combo. Easy to make and maybe took 20mins to put together. Made the mistake of adding too much beef and that made it a little more oily but and easy fix. Overall easy and tasty recipe.
Amazing. Just amazing. I had my first taste of this chili 10 minutes ago and my tastebuds exploded. There was so much flavor! Mine turned out to be a bit oily but otherwise, it was fantastic. This will be a regular meal in my house!
REALLY good Chili!! Possibly the best I’ve ever had and definitely the best I’ve ever made. And very simple!! The only deviation I made to the recipe was to add about 1/4 lag, chopped green pepper in with the onions.
I was a little worried about the amount of spices, but it worked beautifully.
Now to find a good cornbread recipe…
Excellent recipe, but I think it’s better to cook the meat in a frying pan 1st, so you can drain the excessive fat easily. I also used a can of mixed beans which gives it a bit more flavor.
This chili was perfect! I doubled the recipe because I had 4 cups of cooked red kidney beans. The whole family loved it! Thanks!
Love this recipe! We made two pots one that was spicy and one that wasn’t. The one that wasn’t spicy I would reduce the amount of chili seasoning that you put in it. I ended up adding a couple of cans of beans to make it not so spicy. It is so good.
For the spicy one we use rotelle for the diced tomatoes. Both chilies were gone within two days so yummy.
Excellent recipe, I made 1 change, I used black beans instead of kidney beans
Great Recipe for a Classic Chili! It’s won me 1st place two years in a row at our Chili Cook Off!
My husband said this chili was “addicting”. I am going to save it and use it from now on, I didn’t have tomato sauce and used crushed tomatoes instead. Other than that, I followed the recipe. Thanks!
Can this be made in a crockpot instead of on the stove?
I consider myself hard to please. But this recipe is by far the best I have ever tasted, and I’m 70 years old. And it’s so easy and simple. Serve this and you will impress your friends. And in my opinion even with the cayenne pepper it is not too spicy hot. But that’s me.
I was raised in Indiana, so I leave the beans out and serve this over macaroni or spaghetti. For those whose diet is gluten free, get some brown rice pasta from Trader Joe’s.
This is a really great chili recipe. I added jalapeño and used 1 1/2 cans of pinto beans.
Skyline chili!!!
Even better the day after!
Made this for supper last night. Added on YELLOW pepper for a little sweet. Served with a corn muffin and a dollop of sour cream. It was phenomenal and just perfect. Eating for lunch right now. Soooooo Good. This is my new favorite fall/winter recipe
I have used this recipe over and over. I sometimes tweak a few things to my liking. I have always gotten rave reviews on it, no matter what! This recipe is a staple in my household. Thanks for sharing!
Can I add pinto beans to this recipe?
Can you use or what is your opinion on using dark brown sugar or light brown instead of regular sugar?
You can add whatever you want. I put use black beans and pinto beans instead of kidney beans (a can of each when doubling the recipe) and I cube up a roast rather than using ground beef usually. I consider a recipe like this a starting point and get creative from there.
Yes I did pinto and RKBs it was excellent
I am 62 years old and I have never tried Chili before because I always thought yuck, but my husband likes Chili and after reading your recipe I thought why not give it a try. I did not add the red pepper, but I did buy Goya red kidney beans which came in a sauce, that I rinsed off and then drained they gave the Chili a bit of a kick. This recipe was so easy. This is so yummy and my husband agreed!!
Just like mom made🥰
Pinto, kidney, black, northern white, navy any or all taste great!
Absolutely. I don’t care for the skins of kidney beans and I have used pinto beans. My personal preference is black beans.
You better!! Pinto is so good
I’ve been using this recipe for the past three years or so and it’s unbeatable. I always add a few chipotles in adobo along with some of the sauce and it gives it a nice heat and smokey depth. And because we love our spice, usually top it with fresh or candied jalapeños.
Would you think this chili would be good for chili dogs?
I double the recipe and use 1 can each pinto, cannellini and black beans… use whichever beans you like!
Yes. I doubled the recipe and used one can of pinto beans and one can of kidney beans.
Great recipe!!!
Great love it
I added 4 garlic cloves and ½ yellow pepper & ½ orange pepper (which I don’t think changed it much from the original). Phenomenal! Served with shredded cheese and a spoon of sour cream.
Fantastic chili recipe! I used 1 tablespoon of sugar, instead of two and felt it was plenty. Also added an additional can of white northern beans. Will definitely make again!
Me and my boyfriend made this recipe and this was the best chili we ever made. It was simple and easy to make and it taste really good. 10 out of 10 highly recommend.
I bet the peepers added some great sweet acidic value!!! Yum!
Delicious! Had 2 cans of Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilis, so used instead of diced tomatoes. Also had ground turkey vs. the ground beef on hand. Great seasoning.
My bf LOVES this chili! I’ve made it several times and add the cayenne pepper & jalapeños if I have them on hand for extra heat. I serve it with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions. Always a hit! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
Great chili! Perfect Football Sunday meal. Was so tasty by itself and over macaroni with shredded cheese. Will definitely make again but will leave out added salt next time.
Great recipe!! Almost taste like WENDYS Restaurant. Ive made this recipe @ least 6 times for different occasions and always the same response as that is some awesome chili so I share the link to family and friends. Keep up the great work!
Mike B.
This is my favorite chili recipe!!
This is THE chili recipe I’ve been looking for! I have tried so many recipes and self-made variations and it never was quite right. Thank you!
Made this recipe exactly as written, but I always add cocoa powder, just a couple tablespoons. This recipe is so good!! I will make it again and again. Than you!
What does it taste like with the cocoa powder?
The best chili I have ever made. Recipe said not to strain beef after browning so I didn’t and it adds a ton of flavor. Cut the sugar in half and added a tablespoon of chipotle peppers for heat and smoke. Sooo delish. Will make it again.
Super fast to put together for a filling meal! Everyone loved it! Thanks!
This is perfection! I substituted a can of green chilies for the cayenne. Delicious!
Hands down, this is the best chili recipe that you’ve been looking for!
I love this chili. Everyone loves it that I cook it for. I’ve made it 10 times or more. I add corn. I use a couple cans of Organic 3 bean from Walmart. Less sauce.
Best chili I’ve ever had! I plan to make it a lot in the future!!!
First time making chili from scratch. Pulled this recipe off the internet. Very easy to make and delicious. My wife doesn’t like kidney beans, so substituted black beans for the kidney beans. Worked out great.
Do I drain meat ?
Nope, don’t drain the meat!
Best chili I ever had! I added some chopped bell peppers with the onion. I also add corn when adding beans. Served with a scoop of sour cream, and cojito cheese. Side of corn bread, perfection!
I didn’t, but it was too greasy for me, so I spooned off a lot of it before I went to next steps. I liked it better that way.
Easy to make and delicious! Will pass this recipe on to my children!
Excellent chili….I put over tater tots w/cheese!!! Yuuuum
Love this Chili! Making it for co workers tomorrow. Hope they like it as much as i do.
Delicious! Thanks for the recipe. I just used water because I was out of beef broth. There is plenty of flavor with all the spices, water works just fine.
This chili is absolutely perfect! I added a 1/2 cup of corn and an extra can of beans to stretch it out. Still amazing! Everyone absolutely loves it!
I have been looking for a good chili recipe for a long time and am so happy to have found it in this recipe. And it is easy! Most recipes I have tried were ok but just a little off one way or another but this one tastes like real chili, the kind they made in the 60’s and 70’s, the kind you could get in places like The Dew Chili Parlor.
should i drain the grease
Yes, drain the extra grease if you used less than 90/10 pr 93/7. I used 93/7 ground beef so there wasn’t anything to drain. The chili turned out great other than it was a little runny, so I added extra tomato paste and simmered it until the extra liquid dissipated.
I don’t have any beef broth so I am going to try using the lipton beef and onion broth in its place. First time making.
Not if you use the 90% lean ground beef
Awesome recipe! I make this all the time. The only thing I’ve modified is that I triple the cayenne, just because I like it spicy 🔥
Fantabulastic
I never write reviews but this recipe deserved one. I’ve tried several online chili recipes and this is by far the best one I’ve ever made. It was a hit with the family! Definitely a must try! No need to go looking for any other recipe!
Being Puertorican and not brought up with Chilli even though I’ve lived in Texas 50 years , I never took challenge to make Homemade Chilli.
Your recipe was super easy to follow and I got all the ingredients the receipe called for.
It turned out Awesome! I wanted Chilli dogs for Labor Day and I will eat the Chilli by itself, some Tabasco and crackers.Thanks again!!!( I used black beans instead of red)
One of the better recipes out there for a thick, wholesome chili.
Great chili recipe. My go-to for chili. I substitute masa harina for tomato paste. Adds a nice flavor.
Savory, hearty flavor, makes a great base . I amp it up with different chilis , or variety of beans. Freezes well too!
This recipe is absolutely amazing. It is so flavorful and I didn’t have to change a single thing. I made it exactly like the recipe says. It is definitely one of my to go meals for the week. It was so easy to make too.
Thank you for sharing the ultimate recipe this came out fantastic!
Absolutely delicious. Didn’t put cayenne, and added some frozen corn kernels and some chopped fresh mushrooms. The flavours in this recipe are delicious.
Can this recipe be made with Stevia instead of sugar?
I used stevia and it worked out great fyi
Made this Chili for dinner and it was absolutely fantastic! Loved the simplicity of the recipe as well!
Delish! And so easy to make. My husband came home and said he wasn’t hungry. Then? He managed to polish off a decent sized bowl.
I also made Jalapeño Corn Bread for that extra kick. And, that was a winner also!
A perfect combination.
This is my new favorite recipe. Can’t wait until winter.
I’ve been making this chili for over a year now. It is so good!
We make this all the time and love it
Question. When doubling up the recipe does the cook times change? I would assume so
Very good, easy recipe, nice flavor
I made this and it is delicious!!
Best Chilli recipe EVER! Thank you
LOVE this recipe! Everyone loves it, and it’s so easy! It gets lots of compliments! I always serve it like a chili bar with cornbread, sour cream, green onions, shredded cheddar, avocado, crackers, and Mexican type chips! Yummmmm!
Yum!
Can we talk about how forgiving and adaptable this recipe is?! I have made it strictly adhering to the ingredients. Fantastic. I have made while missing half the ingredients. Stupendous. I have made it at 3am, drunk, stumbling and slurring, not measuring anything – still amazing. I just made it again on my day off, half working-half doing laundry, sipping an early Vod-Sod, and I think this might be the most amazing version yet (added extra tomato paste and beef broth, Parmesan and sour cream). This is hands down the quickest and most delicious Chili I have ever had. You cannot mess it up. Quit scrolling and make this already!!!
This is the first time I changed my routine chili recipe. This was so easy, and didn’t go overboard with ingredients. Thank you!😌
I cooked dry kidney beans and added an extra cup of water. Everything else was the same. 10/10 would definitely recommend this recipe!
It really is the perfect chili recipe!! Thank you for sharing!!
This is my favorite chili recipe! Thank you for sharing it. p.s. I’m also a dietitian!
Finally, a “best” chili recipe that is actually the best! I followed the directions as written and watched it quickly disappear to the delight of my friends. Great chili!
This recipe was great on its own but I served leftovers on a baked potato with some cheddar cheese, sour cream and chopped scallions. It was delish
Used Moose burger & it turned out very yummy with a nice tomato flavor.
So, I had a family coming over for dinner one night, and I wanted to try something new… (I know, not the best idea 🙂 I had some cornbread on hand, and I wanted to use it up, and you know nothing beats a good old chili and cornbread dinner, right? I personally am not a huge fan of chili, but the family that was coming over likes ground beef, a lot. So, I decided to try this, what could go wrong, right? I was right!!!! They loved, i loved it, my husband loved it, and even my pickiest little girl loved it!! I was so happy; I am definitely going to be using this in the future! Best chili recipe this side of the Mississippi, 100%
Just tried your recipe and was pleased with the full flavor. I will definitely be trying this again! Thanks!
This is the best chili ever! It is dark and has depth of flavors. Made it with ground turkey and upped the heat. Going right now into my recipe box and deleting the myriad of other chili recipes! That’s how good this is. Oh and only chopping is 1 onion 🙂
I had to sub chicken broth, left out the sugar but used a can of paste instead of 2 tbsp. It was still awesome!! And very easy!
Next time Id prob use dried beans from scratch to cut out some sodium. And stew my own tomatoes (same reason). And the time after that I might try ground turkey. Add some fresh garlic (w the onion), wortcheshier sauce and add chia seeds at the end just for health. But first I want to try the original (when i buy beef broth). Thank you!!!
Very simple and delicious!!
A simple, no fail recipe that always provides excellent results. Add a tiny amount of cinnamon (I know it sounds crazy, but trust me, maybe a quarter of a teaspoon)
I omitted the cayenne pepper & this recipe was not spicy at all; my daughter liked it! I like chili spicy, so I added hot sauce. Easy, great recipe; not too spicy.
Yo this gal can cook! I’d give it a 6 star if I could. All her meals are so yummy but super basic with a short prep time. I’d recommend checking all her deliciousness on TikTok for sure! #DEBOMB.COM!!!
This was by far the best chili i have ever eaten and im from south Texas. Im taking all the credit at my house but we know youre the master behind the design. Thanks for making me proud of myself lol.
Really good 😊 love it will be making again
Delicious and super easy to prepare.
I was on the search for a chili without using tomato juice. I came across this recipe and made it for supper tonight. We loved it! It has an excellent ratio of spices, especially chili powder and cumin. It’s a nice thick chili. My husband usually adds additional chili powder to his chili but didn’t need it with this. This recipe has been marked as a favorite in my Recipe Keeper. Thanks for a great recipe.
I just made this with ground turkey….DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Thanx for sharing this recipe 😉
Great recipe, I’ve made and eaten multiple times each time with pleasure. You can’t be disappointed, it is outstanding
I did the chili Sunday it was so awesome and delicious my family loved it. But for me the best part was the easiness of the recipe and the quick time.
Thank you Daisy
I’ve always been a member of Allrecipe but now I’m trying Wholesome dishes
I did it today, delicious!!! This recioe is a keeper!!! Thanks!!!
Tried the recipe all perfect….and great tasting maybe it’s my palate but I most definitely tasted the sugar….so i made savory cornbread to balance it all out….will keep this bookmarked as one of my favs
I agree. This is a keeper. I needed something that would go well with some leftover cornbread and this did the trick. I didn’t want to stop eating lol.
Me and my family love this recipe. This the only one my kids would always tell me to make. Soo much favor!!! With leftovers we make some nachos and chill dogs as well. If you looking for a chili recipe this is it 😁
I don’t know why it bothers me so much… but who eats chili with a fork!!??? Lmaooo! This is a great recipe!! I’ve made it several times now and it is the only chili recipe I use! The only small change I make is I also add black beans! I like the extra fiber and flavor 🙂 Thank you so much for this recipe!
Have to say this IS the tastiest chili I’ve ever had. Plus it uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry so you can make it in a pinch. It will be my go to chili recipe from now on.
Best chili I’ve ever had!! Husband loved it!! Will for sure be making this again!! Thank you!! 🙂
Love making this dish the kids love it as does my husband <3
Great recipe, love chili.
Absolutely perfect! Normally I follow a recipe for the first time to the letter, but this time I had about 2 lbs Of leftover smoked beef brisket from poker night, so instead of ground beef, I diced up the brisket, and then doubled the recipe. I’ve never made chili before bc my dad is the chili king and I always have him make it for me, even though I’m 37, but I decided to try it. Google directed me here when I searched “best chili recipe” and I’m glad it did! This recipe is amazing. I wouldn’t change a thing, the spice levels are perfect.
Recipe was fantastic. I actually used ground turkey vs. ground beef. All loved it.
This was the best chilli recipe Iv done!! go for it ❤️
I love to cook and have tried several chili recipes and this is by far THE BEST I’ve ever made. I do adjust the sugar a bit, so it is not too sweet. I also make mine with turkey and not ground beef! There is not a person that doesn’t love this chili 🌶!!!
Have made this countless times using Bison! Soo delicious. Five star recipe.
This good. If you have people that don’t like heat, maybe cut down on the chili powder a little bit. Is perfect for me, not so much for the wife and 2.5yo. 5 star for sure though
Just awesome. Love it.
This is my go to chili recipe. I like to add a can of Pinto beans, fresh garlic and some orange, yellow or red bell pepper. I also use a good hot sauce instead of cayenne. This is a perfect recipe to eat as is, or experiment with to make it your own. Thanks for the great recipes Wholesome Dish!
This is without a doubt the best Chili ever. I make it using the exact ingredients and measurements. The only things I add are drained can of black and white beans.
Made this recipe several times. My Favorite hands down. Easy and tasty.
I did not have beef broth so I used organic chicken broth, no change in the chilli taste. I also added black beans (for the fibre content) It was still very delicious.
I would definitely make this one again!
This is a really good basic chili. I’ve made it several times and I usually make a double batch then freeze the leftovers. The only changes I’ve made are I leave out the sugar as I think it is plenty sweet from the tomatoes. I also use half hamburger and half sausage caue my mom’s recipe calls for that.
I really think this recipe is great as is and also provides a good base that you can adjust and tweak to your own liking. Thank you for sharing.
Can i use ground chicken instead of beef
I grew up eating and then making my grandmother’s chili recipe (beef, onion, tomato soup, chili hot beans, salt and pepper, TEASPOON of chili powder XD). Over the years I started adding to hers and recently my mother commented how tomato paste doesn’t belong in it. So I searched for a classic recipe using it specifically and found this. I just finished making it and I knew the moment I started measuring out the spices it was going to be good!! After my first taste I prayed for forgiveness because I know when I serve this tonight my mom is going to die. May she Rest In Peace.
Awesome
This the best chili recipe and it’s so delicious tangy and to die for!!
Chili was easy and basic. Sometimes getting back to basics is the best way to go. And you can use this recipe and add to it and make it your own. Five ⭐’s
Amazing recipe! I added some Cajun and southwest seasoning, along with a can of lentils, green pepper and celery. Highly recommend!!
This was such an easy recipe. I’m not a fan of Cumin so I only added 1/4 teaspoon. It came out great. I’ll definitely be making this again!
Delicious, bold flavor. Am making cornbread with it to help with the spiciness.
Truly the best I have ever tasted. Made this recipe 4 days ago, family raved about it and had to make another batch today!
Thanks for posting and taking your time to enlighten your readers!
I’m pretty sure my fiancé just proposed to me again after eating this chili recipe! Haha I replaced the diced tomatoes for rotel tomatoes since we didn’t have cayenne pepper and this turned out AMAZING! Will be making it more often now.
I’ve made this recipe probably 20 times now. It is the absolute best!
Makes a really good batch of chili! I’m super happy with this recipe and will definitely be making it again.
This is a great recipe. I have to admit I’ve tried a couple of substitutes. I didn’t have any ground beef so, I used leftover pot rost and the second time I used cubed leftover pork tenderloin and I’ve also used chopped Hatch Green Chile’s. I also omitted the sugar. Both times it was fantastic and my husband loved it.
It was amazing it had so much more enjoyable flavor then other chilies!
Always turns out tasty and easy to follow instructions. This is my go to recipe whenever I am making chilli . 😋
Great basic chili. I left out the sugar as it was sweet enough from the tomatoes. If I made a huge batch to feed a crowd I would leave out the cayenne and put some hot sauce on the side. I wouldn’t say this is spicy but some in my circle cannot take any heat.
All in all I thought this recipe is a definite keeper.
The sugar is to counteract the acid of the tomatoes! 🙂
So easy and one of the best.
I make this quite often for our rescue squad crews. By trip.ing the recipe, I always have enough for everyone and usually some for the next day. Everyone loves it. Leaving out the cayenne makes it good for all. Available toppings include sour cream, cheese, chopped onions, and hot sauce.
I am hosting a Block Party & I was wondering if this can be done in a slow cooker or at least kept warm in there so that I could put the slow cooker on the table.
I’ve made this in a slow cooker and it is equally as tasty, the longer it cooks the more the flavor develops. I recommend still browning the meat first though.
One of the best recipes for Chili, if not the best!!
I made this recipe exactly as the instructions are including the cayenne. I only made one addition by adding a can of pinto beans as well as the kidney beans as stated in the recipe because my family loves beans. It turned out perfectly. We love spice and it satisfied. This is my new chili recipe go to. Thank you so much for sharing!
My go to Chile recipe. I’ve made this a few times. I do use pinto beans that I cook in my crockpot and it just takes it to the next level❣️
Looks good but How much is a serving? A cup? Two cups? 1/6 of the recipe is no help in planning if I’d like to make this or how much
Just double it and freeze the leftovers
Love this recipe! Been using it for two years now but I’m starting to count calories. What’s the serving size? Sorry if I’ve overlooked it.
Easy and absolutely delicious! I used Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Love this recipe!!!
First time I made Chili in my life and it came out PERFECT. I was so impressed. I followed directions and was surpised how well it came out. My Husband likes chili spicy so if you make it and like it spicy, just bump up the the spicies a bit – it will still come out perfect for you. SO EASY and Fast to make. Taste even better the next day.
Highly Recommended!
Thank You
Loved it! So easy! Next time I will cut the sugar to one tablespoon, I found it a little too sweet for my taste but others didn’t complain. Also tried without the cayenne because at the end, before putting the cayenne I tasted and was Spice enough for me and everyone loved.
The best chili recipe. I live in Louisiana where flavor is everything and this recipe has got it all! Definitely my families favorite! Great on hot dogs too! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This the best chili recipe I have ever made. It’s full of flavor spiciness aroma and it’s very addictive.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe
Great recipe for a basic chili. I agree with previous comments that say the sugar is not needed at all. Having read what other people had said about the sugar before I started, I decided not to add any sugar until I tasted at the very end and it was perfect without it. I also added a green bell pepper, a few cloves of fresh garlic and a jalapeno (instead of cayenne), all added in after the beef was browned and cooked for a few minutes. Delicious!
Made with left over turkey.
Thanks! Nice, quick recipe.
This is the best chili ever. I like to add jalapeños and sriracha and use honey instead of sugar and it tastes amazing. I also used a mixture of ground beef and spicy Italian sausage once and it was a great addition. I always freeze this and take it camping for the perfect dinner. Thank you!!!
This is my go-to recipe. Perfect. Ty.
Superb Chili! The best ever! Perfect!
I tweaked this recipe a little bit to fit my liking more. This is *the* best base recipe ever though!
I added half the amount of broth
No sugar
I added super hot cayenne pepper seasoning
The rest of the recipe I followed exactly like shown and its my go-to. So good!
Delicious! It was perfect! Thank you!
I’m not one to leave a comment but I needed to because I’ve been using this recipe for the better half of 2 years for my base chili and I’ve never been disappointed. I do some change up with the meet option, use rótele instead of tomatoes, less sugar or brown sugar, add jalapeños, green peppers, corn, serve over rice or as is! I just adore this recipe and wanted other to know how great it is!
Made this several times. Good taste, easy to make!
I could tell that the base of this recipe was really good and delicious. I really enjoyed the flavor, but I found the amount of sugar to be overwhelming for my taste. I’m a savory > sweet kind of person, but even with savory being my preference, I’ve never had a chili that was quite as sweet as this one. I am making this recipe again this week, and I will likely use half a tablespoon of sugar – just enough to counteract the acidity of all the canned tomato.
I used this recipe because it looked easy enough. I did use a larger can of tomato sauce. Like previous comments, the sugar does not belong. It has the right heat, but the sugar ruined it. Will try again without sugar.
I made this chili 3 times now and never did put the sugar in as called for in the recipe. I minimize my family’s sugar use as a general rule. I also reduced the salt. It tasted great without sugar and with less salt.
Honestly this is the only chili recipe I use now. I do experiment sometimes but this is always my base.
Easy and floavorful. A winning combination.
Wanted to learn how to make chilli so I tried a bunch of recipes, combinations and permutations. This is my family’s favourite recipe. I add other beans as well. They cayenne is a bit too spicy for them but they like a little bit. Thank you for posting this!
Amazing! So much flavour.
Always the best chili recipe. Have made it more than 10 times and my client love it. Thanks
I only did half the sugar and it is still way too sweet. Other than that it is a good recipe. I made some honey cornbread to go alongside it.
Sorry but this recipe called for too much sugar unfortunately my family didn’t enjoy it. I may make it again but omit the sugar
This will be my go to chili recipe from now on. Just the way we like our chili! Made it exactly as directed (including all the sugar and cayenne) except I had no tomato sauce, so added two more TBLS tomato paste and an extra 1/2 cup of water. Next time I’ll make sure I have tomato sauce, but excellent with the minor substitution anyway.
Thanks for this recipe! I followed pretty much exactly, except used half the amount of sugar.
This was very easy to make and delicious. Before I was using premade chili kits and they were bland, but from now on I’m making it like this!
A great base for a chili recipe – I recommend it for anyone thinking – I am in the mood for chili. You can eat this as written or endlessly riff on it. Thank you for the recipe. I made the basic recipe and dumped all the leftovers from the fridge in it and poured on killer Thai bird chilies. But it’s the base that brings it all together.
I will definitely use this again.
Really good recipe that’s simple too! I used only one tbsp of sugar and almost could’ve gone with less. Will be making again
This recipe was seasoned perfectly, I added 1/2 cup extra of the broth, and it had the best texture.
Key is to use 93%or lower fat beef to help reduce the oil, however, it still tasted delicious with higher fat beef.
This is THE BEST Chili ever! I love to cook and have experimented with many chili recipes. This one has simple ingredients with simple instructions to follow. I make it exactly as written in the recipe and we absolutely LOVE IT! It is so flavorful and satisfying to eat. The high temp today in Texas was 94 degrees and I am making this chili for dinner… that’s how good it is. 🙂 I have made this chili many times and it always comes together perfectly.
It was delicious! I added ketchup instead of tomato paste as I was out so it had a nice sweet /spicy tang.
OMG, delicious! I used the recipe with no changes and its a winner in our house. I will make a double batch next time so that some can be frozen for another meal. I have been making chili for over 40 years and this is the 1st time I have written a review, so it must be good! Thanks for sharing this recipe with us, its a keeper!
I make this at least once a month, but I tweaked it by adding lots more beans–an extra can of black beans, garbanzo beans, and pinto beans each, as I am trying to reduce my meat intake. Everyone who I have try it loves it. Thank you for sharing it.
can you do in crockpot
Just made this and it’s so delicious
The seasoning is perfect! I was short on regular chili powder and used Aleppo instead. Easy and delicious! I will make this again!
I love this chili recipe. I use the optional cayenne and I add corn to mine, and it is delicious. I love how fast and easy it is, too. Thank you for sharing.
Super glad I found this recipe. It was easy to follow and it turned out great. Amazingly enough we had just about every ingredient necessary. The only missing ingredients were the ground cumin and tomato sauce. I used ground comino instead and that worked perfectly. I also used an extra tablespoon of tomato paste to make up for the lack of tomato sauce. And we used a sugar substitute, but hey it turned out waaaay better than I could have hoped! I’m actually inclined to curse with how good this turned out. 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ worthy!
I would have to say this is a pretty good chili.It is also easy to make. I was a little skeptical about the sugar but everything blended perfectly. The family loved it. Thanks for sharing.
This has become my only chili recipe – I’ve made it at least a dozen times. Only addition I make is a some chopped up celery, just because my Grandma always did. But this recipe far superior to any others I’ve ever tried (including Grandma’s). This turns out fabulous every time! Thank you so much for sharing with us all!!
I love celery. I never thought to add it to chili…thanks for the idea!
Amazing. Had to stop myself from a second helping. I’m dairy allergic so this was a treat. Made homemade cornbread to have with the chilli. Perfect meal for a cold and rainy May day.
So delicious!
First time making chili and I have to say this recipe is delicious!!! I used 8oz of tomato paste instead of the tomato sauce and added 1 cup of water. I also added 2 extra cans of beans because we love beans in this house!
Definitely my go to recipe for chili. I may tweak a little. Just because. :). I use brown sugar and add a little Worcestershire. Chop up peppers and onions , use a mix of beans, ( cannoli kidney and black) to make it my own. PT
I’ve made a lot of different chili recipes but this is my favorite. And it’s so easy. Here’s what I did differently. I was out of tomato paste so omitted, my husband dislikes cumin so I only used 1 Tbsp instead of 2, and I added one can of drained pinto beans in addition to kidney beans. Fantastic and easy!
Excellent as is. I used the cayenne and it has just enough bite. Just adults so heat is no concern. Best chili I’ve ever made, according to my two grown grandsons.
This was Fantastic! The Best Chili I have ever made & easy to fix. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
This IS the best chili I’ve ever made! I made it exactly as the recipe called for except for the cayenne pepper. I will be making this again.
Awesome chili, I won a chili cook off contest in my category with this recipe.
Delicious!! I added a few celery sticks with the onion, perfect chilli recipe.
Didn’t care for the sugar in it. It was a little to sweet for my tast.
WOW 👌 THAT IS REALLY GREAT!!!
At age 79 this was my first try at chili, and I got 5 stars! This is really good.
Amazing! The only extra I added was mushrooms 🙂 mine and my fiances favorite !!!
Made this several times, excellent. I use 1 TBS of sugar instead of 2 TBS. That’s the only change I made. Comes out great every time. Leftovers, if any, usually gone by 5he next day.
Great recipe. The only thing i did was add garlic and green pepper with the onion. Dont pass this one up!
Hands down best chili EVER!!! You won’t be disappointed! Amazing!!
Really good and easy… I will make it again soon but will cut the sugar, this was too sweet for me! Thanks.
Never liked making chili till now excellent recipe and can be tweaked to specific flavor liking. Can’t go wrong with this one. No complaints from family and guests and I appreciate the simple affordable ingredients. Seems like a lot of seasoning but don’t hold back …. This is a keeper
My wife and I love this recipe and plan on making it for a party of 50 people. How would the cooking times change for the added quantity?
I made your chili recipe once before and it was delicious.
I don’t want to sound ignorant but I’m wondering if you drain the fat/grease from the ground beef?
I love this recipe! Made on my dinner break and it was very easy to make!! Portion size was just enough for two people. Made it with a salad and My boyfriend loves it. Thank you
I use this chili recipe and always use low sodium chicken broth and it is fine. I would suggest skipping the cayenne unless you like it very spicy.
It’s perfect!! The spices & ingredients are wonderful! I added a little celery & green peppers to the pot cause I needed to use them. It’s so good & perfect for dinner. Thanks.
My secret ingredient (until now) is chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, Smoky and spice works as well as cayenne. And since a can of these is more than you can ever use, the rest goes into a ziplock freezer bag. My frozen chipotle block can then be pulled from the freezer and a cut off a “chunk” when I need it.
Made this chili for hubby and I and served with chili dogs. Delicious! 😋
Topped w/ sour cream, green onions and mexican style cheese…
Very easy recipe to follow…Thank you for sharing with us…😁
Love this recipe! So easy and delicious. I add canned green chilies simply because I like them. Thank you for sharing.
I was never a Chili eater until my sister made this recipe.
Well I love Chili now!! It’s delicious and my family loves it too.
I use this recipe as the basis for my chilli but I tweek it a little every time. I add all the extras. 2 and a half tablespoons of chilli powder can be a bit much depending on the powder your using. Today I’m adding olives, mushrooms and jalapeños. It’s a great recipe it impresses every time.
I made this recipe for chili once and my kids loved it. It is the only recipe I will use.
Pretty good, my only recommendation is to reduce or remove the sugar. I used 1 1/2 tbsp instead of 2, and even that was too much – it’s noticeably sweet. Added a touch of liquid smoke which was good.
The spices and tomatoes all meld together in a wonderful way after it bubbles for the 20 min in the last step. I added macaroni to it (1 cup dry, but cook it and drain),which cut the richness of the tomatoes just right. I love this recipe!
I have tried everything in my chili including dill pickle juice and beer. I never seem to get the seasoning just right. The “spiciness” of this recipe is just right. I was a little concerned about the sugar, but trusted the recipe and so glad that I did. The only thing that I changed was that I used 2 cans of beans. We just like a hearty, bean-y chili. It was perfect, except that i forgot to add the tomato paste to the meat and spice mixture and I know that would have increased the depth of flavor. It’s a keeper! Thank you!
Great recipe. I made all kinds of tweaks and substitutions, but nothing that deviated to much from the core ratios. The two main substitutions I made were soyrizzo instead of beef and vegetable stock instead of beef stock, so my version is accidentally vegan.
I found this recipe about 2-3 years ago and continue to use it to this day. Making it again tonight!! Hands down, best chili ever!
I am not a cook at all, I followed this recipe and my picky family loved it now I can add this to my list which will make three dishes. Thank you so much.
The best, I make it times 4 for a lot of left overs.
I’ve tried many, many chili recipes over the past 20 years and this one is hands-down my favorite. I don’t use quite as much cumin or garlic and I add a bit more ground beef than the recipe calls for to make it meatier. (3 lbs for a double recipe) I also sub a 12 ounce bottle of beer for some of the beef stock. Perfection.
So delicious!! We’re not eating red meat so I used ground turkey and added 1 can of diced chili peppers (the mild ones)
Just used the above recipe but with venison! It was delicious! Thank you for sharing.
I thought this recipe was a lot better than OK, but not the best chili I’ve ever had (it’s a lot better if you re-heat it the next day!). My wife, though, thinks this is the best thing I’ve ever made in the kitchen, and has requested it 5 times in as many weeks. I think the recipe is heavy on the cumin, but if you really like cumin, then 2 tablespoons is just about perfect – otherwise, you’ll probably be happier with using a little less than the recipe calls for.
Very simple and delicious! I added some squares of very dark chocolate to make it nice and rich! Thanks for the recipe!
Our go to chili recipe!!
I’m a Texas gal married to a California beach boy, he says it’s the best! I’m 73 years old and my husband is 80. Needless to say, we’ve tried a lot of chili recipes. Thank you for sharing!
It’s definitely the best I’ve ever made! Instead of olive oil I used bacon grease AND added chopped bacon! Delish!
I just made my 3rd round of this chili and my family loves it. Easy to make fast recipe on a school night the day of and it turns out fantastic. Usually chili is better the next day as is true with this recipe but not necessary. Even with an 8 and 11 year old I use the cayenne and get no complaints.
Can l use pinto beans
I have so much pintos
I always thought I made great chili… then my husband became a recipe chaser and then everyone preferred his to mine…. Until I found this recipe…..the first time I forgot the sugar and it was amazing! No leftovers!!!! Tonight I followed exactly!!! YUMMY!!!
i was using a smiliar receipt but it had minced oniln instead of fresh and no beef broth, i think it was more tomoto sauce instread. so im excited to try this one.
Sooo good. I really like this recipe. Easy to follow and delicious.
This recipe is on our meal rotation
I haven’t tried it with the cayenne pepper and I put green peppers in it. We love this chili. Thank you
This is hands down the best chili recipe I’ve ever tried. I follow the recipe to a T and I double it. I find that the Cayenne makes it a little too spicy for my liking so I put just a teeny bit. I add some fiesta cheese on top and me and my fiancé LOVE it. I have been making this for quite some time now I jus haven’t taken the time to review it. I promise you won’t regret trying this chili soo yummy!
I made this this evening, following the recipe exactly as written, with one exception. I added a 4 oz. can of diced Hatch chili peppers. This is the best pot of chili I’m made in a long time and it was certainly the easiest.👍👍👍👍
Everybody eats my food on Chili night with this recipe! Its easy, hearty, and a family favorite!
Turned out great! Will use again, thank you!
Incredible recipe! I made it for my boyfriend. I added chopped red bell pepper and it was delicious! I also kept the stove on low heat prior to serving so it stayed warm. Thank you!!!
I’ve added this to my regular rotation of recipes. It truly is a classic chili. Husband loves it. And I love how easy it is to make ;3
I typically like spicier chili, however with three picky kids, I made this recipe and they all loved it. I continue to follow this recipe now and we enjoy it.
Tastes Great! Easy to make. 3 year old gave it 2 thumbs up! 👍🏻👍🏻
It was delicious! The recipe was exact, the ingredients were on-hand, and the directions were simple to follow!
Thank you for this recipe. It will be used now for every time I make chili.
This chili is criminally good. Please make this. You will thank me later.
I just had my husband stop at the store to get a few things for this recipe. I’m hoping it will be good. My husband is so picky when it comes to chili. 🤞🏼
I thank you!
I used elk burger, and this is probably THE BEST chili I have ever made ! Thanks so very much for the recipe
sounds good. Is 25 mins enough for it?
Sooooo yummy! THe best chili I’ve made! I just put in about 3/4 Tbsp less chili powder so it wouldn’t be spicy for me or the kids!
What can I use instead of beef broth ?
Chicken broth
Vegetable or mushroom broth maybe if your tryna make it vegan, I made mine vegan tonight with gardien grounds so good
Chicken broth or vegetable stock.
Vegetable broth should work or even water
Are you trying to avoid meat? If so, you can try vegetable broth. If you are just looking for a substitute in your pantry, you could try chicken broth or just water with a dash of extra salt. Or even a bouillon cube.
Add a 2nd 8oz can of tomato sauce. That’s what I did, turned out great.
Chicken broth or vegetable broth. Can also use water and bouillon cubes.
I use beer
I didn’t use any broth. I used 2 cans of tomatoes
Hi! I used turkey and then chicken broth since we don’t eat red meat !
Great recipe, I added liquid smoke to the beef and added corn and peppers. Turned out to be the best chili I’ve ever made! Thanks a bunch!!:)
This chili is amazing! Perfect mix of spices and seasonings. It makes a great base to add in extras too. I substituted ground venison and added a can of green chili’s. Sooooo good!
How much liquid smoke to one pound ground beef?
I used chicken broth and seasoned diced tomatoes. Added a drizzle of olive oil. It turned out delicious.
If I double the recipe should I double all ingredients? Thanks!
Amazing chili recipe. I used Rotel instead of regular diced tomatoes. Only mistake I made was adding the sugar. Will omit it next time.
Made it for the second time. Husband hates what I cook. He came back for seconds both times.
Great Everytime I make it
This turns out awesome every time. I leave out the cayenee.
I add cocoa powder. Great recipe!
I made this for a chili cook off at my work and I won first place! I had never made chili on my own before, so I am grateful I found this recipe.
Delicious!!! I first found this a couple years back and it is still my favorite. Once I found this recipe, I haven’t needed any other chili recipe. The flavors are so good! Highly recommend!
Great recipe!!!!! I guess most people don’t realize that it’s not unusual to add sugar to recipes containing tomato sauce because it cuts down on the acidity and makes it more balanced. I sometimes add corn to mine as well.
So, I rarely cook anything that’s cool. Hubby has been asking off and on for chili. I found your recipe and it looked simple enough, so I gave it a try. My hubby went nuts for it! I believe I did very well! Easy peasy for me! I hate kidney beans…I only added one can. I LOVED them! This recipe spice clearly made them stupid good! I just made it again tonight and am waiting for it as I write. TY TY TY! I’ve got to look at more of your recipes! I feel like a chef now and this has motivated me to cook more things that I never thought I could do.
Yes! Excellent. Minor tweaks like using fire roasted tomatoes and no sugar, but other than that followed pretty closely.
it was very good and easy to make! I did not add the sugar, and did add 1 can of drained black bean! Will make again and again!
Really outstanding. I had to make some changes, using stew meat instead of ground beef and therefore used the slow cooker. Also used fire-roasted tomatoes and cut the sugar in half. But even with those changes I think the recipe as written would still be amazing. Highly recommended.
Very good flavor. Will make again.
Definitely my go to chilli recipe, in fact I have to double it because my grown kids want some too!!
My WHOLE family LOVE this recipe!!!!!
Thank you.
Made chili for the first time last NYE and it turned out super good. Everyone at home loved it!
I do use packaged chili seasoning and it works well except it is a bit spicier than measuring out separate spices. Other than that I use the same ingredients. My beef is leaner 96 or 93 %… it really is delicious… and even better the next day!
Craving chili for this chilly day. Found this recipe and loved all the ingredients. Made pretty much to the T. Except did not have paste so I used a little ketchup. Used Rotel diced chilis and tomatoes and a little extra chili powder. . We love hot. Topped with sour cream, cheese and white onions. Love, love👍🏻
Delicious and easy to make. It’s our permanent chili recipe now!
My husband asked me to make my famous chili. 😳 I’ve alwaysed used pre-made packages. Today I used this delicious recipe, and we both live it! ❤😋
Best chili I ever eaten!!! Every seasonings was perfect amount, I just added 1 teaspoon sugar, don’t pay attention to the people who have always taste problems. Good job with your recipe! Thank you! It’s a keeper!
My husband always says “this is your best yet!” every time I use this recipe 🤣. I absolutely love this recipe! It’s basic, fast, and not complicated. I’m just wondering if u would have to change anything (like add more broth) if u were to cook it in an instapot 🤔. Can u try it and lmk? Lol thanks!
I was wondering if could use sour cream &chive mashed potatoes instead of just sour cream then continue to top with what ever toppings.cheese ,bacon, jalapeños
I found this recipie quite by accident. Made it and my mom LOOOOVED IT!
For me, that’s the ticket we had it with cornbread!
Thank you whomever is the poster if this delicious chili
This first time I made it it was way too sweet, but the other flavors were spot on. So I made it again with just 2 teaspoons of sugar and it was great! This is now my go to chili recipe.
BEST CHILI EVER! This is my go to recipe and my boyfriend and I LOVE IT! Very simple and followed the directions to a T.
This was the best chilli recipe I’ve ever tried! So quick and easy. Tasted delicious 😋
This was quick and easy and delicious. I had to substitute cannelini (white kidney) beans for red kidney bean and I did not drain them — all in!. I halved the cumin and the cayenne after reading comments. The five minute resting was essential to it becoming less soupy. Served with the great cornbread linked in the site.
Awesome! I cooked it exactly as described and it was great!
The best chili recipe! I leave out the optional cayenne. I use petite diced stewed tomatoes that come pre-seasoned in the can with cracked black pepper and olive oil. Top with sour cream and shredded old cheddar. Delish!
Made it for 14 men. My husband said they loved it and was gone in no time. I really liked using beef broth instead of tomato juice.
Just made this for dinner & my boyfriend & I both thought it turned out great!
Delish! Easy, tasty, large portion for 2, however left overs still delicious.
Cumin is a must in chili! That’s what makes it taste like true chili, IMHO, not extra chili powder!
Excellent chili, I’ve never used sugar before but it turned out incredible.
I wish I could have had some leftovers but everyone loved it!!
I used plain yogurt instead of sour cream for the ending touch. This is the best chili recipe ever!
Perfect gold standard. Exactly what I was craving. We do half and half beef/pork. Very tasty. Easy and spices were spot on. Good enough to pass on lugging the instant pot out! Thanks!!
This is truly the best chili I have ever tasted/made. It has taken me years to find a chili recipe my family LOVES. THIS IS IT!!! I double the meat, use double chili beans instead of kidney beans, and use crushed tomatoes (28 ounce can) instead of diced tomatoes.
This was so delicious and easy to prepare My husband eat 2 full bowls. A smal twist: I topped it with cottage cheese and WOW!!!
Best recipe! Hard to please husband loved it! The only things I did differently were I doubled the recipe, added more beans and omitted the sugar.
I followed this recipe exactly as written and it is delicious. Everyone loves it. There is nothing I would change.
This recipe is fantastic!!
Loved…loved….loved this recipe! Thank you
Tomatoes and onions are naturally sweet. Sugar can be cut out completely.
Best chili I’ve ever tasted. I’ve made it a number of times, always doubling up the ingredients. I use ground turkey rather than beef, and beef bone broth for added flavor. Instead of white sugar I use an equal mix of cinnamon and brown sugar, which I find really compliment the cumin and chili powder. Serve it topped with shredded cheddar and some additional diced onions
This is my go-to chili recipe. I’ve made it at leadt a dozen times. Always delicious!
I get rave reviews whenever I cook this. I substitute the following for a healthier version:
93% lean ground turkey
Chicken broth low sodium
Truvia/Stevia in place of sugar
I add the Cayenne for heat
Black beans in place of kidney beans (personal choice)
I make sure to cook this in the afternoon – then take off the burner, keep covered until ready for dinner. Just turn up the heat to low-med to get it nice and warm. This way the flavors have time to marry. Delicious!
Really good chili! My kids aren’t big fans of spices, so I went a little easy on them and they ate it up!
Excellent chili. I halved the cumin, but did everything else according to the recipe. I used cayenne per the recipe, maybe a little bit more. Very tasty and satisfying chili. Easy and quick, too! I give this 5 stars and highly recommend it.
I love the flavor of this chili. It is perfect as is. However, I find that the amount of broth is a bit much. My family and I prefer a thicker chili.
You could add a cornstarch slurry to it to thicken it up without having to cut down the amount of broth. Or you can let it rest longer to get it to thicken up.
Follwed the recipe exactly and absolutely love it. Left out the cayenne and ut still had enough spicy heat. Very good flavour and texture.
This was tasty; the only issue I have is the sugar. I love potatoes in my chili. I always add to my chili or I like to take a baked potato adding our favorite fixings. Kids love this.
Note: If you don’t make your own tomato sauce or paste, then pay attention to how much sugar is in each jar. 10 grams of sugar is the maximum that people should eat in one day.
Cheers.
What is the serving size of this beef chili recipe? Is it a half a cup or is it one cup?
Best chili I have ever made. Followed exactly including cayenne pepper 🌶. My husband really enjoyed it as well. Great consistency and flavor.
My husband absolutely loved this recipe! I followed the recipe except I put only 1 Tablespoon of cumin and a can of pinto beans instead of kidney beans. Delicious!!
My favorite recipe!
This was actually my first time making chili. I added 2 ingredients because I’m like that, and it was amazing. I added a 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon of Carolina Reaper powder and about a teaspoon of Smokehouse Maple seasoning. It was sweet on the lips and deceiving before I started sweating.
Loving so many attributes of this recipe: Quick to make, easy to adjust dry ingredients as I decided ( on the spot, after tasting) to make extra and freeze for another time. I have a 22 month young babe at home, am almost due to have another and my hubby works out in the snow cutting and splitting wood. Baby doesn’t like much spice, I like a little more but have to watch for acid reflux (so I added vinegar in the chilly) and my hubby likes spice that makes him sweat a little. This RECIPE IS PERFECT for our family.
Thank you for sharing your skills with the world.
I made this chilly twice and my family has said they will not eat canned chilly again. This is a REALLY GREAT Chilly. Love it.
always a great recipe. Do you know how I adjust it for use with an instapot?
Too sweet for chili. I would cut out all the sugar, or at least half of it.
Planning to make this this weekend – can you clarify “tomato sauce”? Do you mean like a Passata or do you mean a marinara sauce? Sorry, I don’t want to mess up!
Great recipe! I used ground turkey, not a huge fan of beef. It turned out Awesome. I used the cayenne as well. Not to spicy! Just the right amount. I served with cheese, sour cream and Doritos on top! 🙂 Don’t knock it until you try it.
I made this recipe with my high school cooking class. They LOVED it, and the classroom and building smelled delicious for hours. I chose to substitute the beef broth with water and a little more of the spice seasonings. I’m going to try adding paprika next time.
I followed the recipe almost exactly and it turned out amazing. Only thing different I did was adding a bit of water to the chilli so I could easily get it to the boiling point before letting it simmer. I don’t know why people think that the recipe calls for too much cumin, maybe they aren’t measuring it properly or are just overly sensitive to spices. I just used a regular tablespoon and levelled it so it’s not a heaping tablespoon. Also used two cans of red kidney beans rather than one
First time making chili. Growing up it was one of my favorites that my dad would make. Always thought (Wrongly, as I learned last night) that it was a long semi-complicated process. This was very easy and turned out very good! I put it on top of corn chips with sour cream and cheese. Couldn’t have asked for a better result. Thank you!
Amazing recipe. Love it! Thank you for sharing.
This is one of the best chili recipes I’ve ever tasted and it’s so easy to make!! I add 1/2 tsp. of cayenne pepper and that goes great with the sweetness from the sugar.
My boyfriend loves home cooking and I love to get in the kitchen and make nice meals for him! I work the nightshift in the ER and don’t always have the time to cook. So when I found this recipe, was excited to try it! He actually said this is the best tasting chili he has ever had! I had only added one tablespoon of sugar and found it to be a little too sweet, so next time will cut to 1/2 tablespoon. Always better to add more later than too much in the beginning! Easy and quick to make! Topped with cheddar cheese and diced raw onion! Warms you up on a cold night! This recipe is a keeper! BTW: Cayenne pepper 🌶️ is great if you like the kick!
Great recipe! Made a few tweaks in part due to young kiddos eating it, but turned out great IMO:
-no cayenne, small can of mild green chilies instead
-sub Pinto beans
-add heavy cream to taste (think I probably did about 1/3 C
Used an immersion blender to smooth it out a little bit a the end (kids don’t love finding a bunch of beans) and it was a crowd pleaser. Would recommend doubling this recipe since leftover chili is even better than the original and not much is left with just one batch!
My family loves this chili, it’s quick and taste even better the next day. I’ve made this recipe several times-never disappoints!
Excellent recipe!
I used beef ‘Better than bouillon’ and beer for the liquid. I also added half a tablespoon of madras curry for some adventure. It was a hit.
Loved this recipe, I really liked that it uses beef broth, cuts down on the acidic flavor some chilis have. Will be my forever chili recipe.
Best chili I’ve ever made. Some reviews say it’s too much Cumin, but I disagree. I used the Cayenne, used only 1 tablespoon of sugar, used Kobe burger and added a can of chopped green chilies. It was a HIT!
This chili was the perfect comfort food for freezing weather! All the ingredients were pantry staples so no trips to the grocery necessary! I made it exactly as written but without the beans. I served it with tortilla chips for a little crunch and added some jalapenos for an extra kick! Definitely will make this again!.
This may be the Best Chili that I’ve ever made! I did half on the sugar, but I love cumin and to me the flavor was perfect! My husband loved it too!
I made this last night for dinner. It was the best chili recipe I have found and will definitely make again.
I only made a few changes. 1) I doubled the recipe 2) after reading a comment posted about too much cummin,
I cut back on it a little. Since I doubled recipe, I used 3 T cummin instead of 4. 3) simmered it all day. This recipe
Is a keeper. Thanks for sharing it
Have been making Chili for years, thoroughly enjoyed this recipe, quick and easy. I did however add about one to two tablespoons of Dijon mustard. Will make this again.
Love this recipe. I add a poblano chili , 1/2 bell pepper with onion. I also added a beer with other liquids. Loved it.
Way to much sugar. Use less than half as directed unless you want a sweet treat.
Perfect for us, just how it is written.
Delicious ! Spot on! This is going to get me through a terrible winter storm getting ready to hit my area. Thank you!
Delicious flavor. Easy to make. Enjoyed eating this Dish. Did not give me gas or a stomach ache.
Made it exactly the way the recipe said to and it was amazing!
This is fantastic, just the right amount of spice. I am so glad I found this recipe, I will be making it for years to come.
I added a tablespoon of crushed chili peppers to give it a bit more depth. Overall a great classic recipe.
Love this recipe! I used 1 tblspoon of sugar instead of two. And I do like cumin so the blend of seasonings was just right for me. I’ll definitely make this again.
Followed the recipe except for the tomato paste, because I didn’t have any. Came out great! Will be making this again, Thanks!
If I could rate this a 6, I would. The family and I ate three portions of nice size bowl serving because it was so good. The balance of the ingredients is what makes it as I’ve had chili my whole life. I made it with pork my favorite meat and it was amazing. I made it as is and I highly recommend it
This was excellent! My only modifications were to cut cumin and chili powder to 1 tablspoon each… I did add about a half teaspoon of smoked paprika for a little smokey flavor. I’ll add pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for more heat at the end. Start slow and ramp up!!
Everyone i made it for LOVED IT. The three of us ate the whole pot. I do agree about the too much Cumin though. But i seem to be the only one who noticed it everyone else said that it was “perfect” so i would definitely recommend!
This is a great recipe! I dont use as much cumin or sugar though and more pepper. I add fresh sliced carrots, fresh mushroom (usually cremini), and frozen peas usually around the 15 to 20 min mark of the simmering process. Then add a bit more broth and tomato sauce as i go. Delicious!!
I normally don’t like chili but I wanted some today. I made the recipe just as called for including the cayenne for some heat. Delicious! Bookmarked the page and will make again.
Turned out great! will definitely try this again.
My husband and I really like this recipe. We like to put chopped onions, sour cream and shredded cheddar on top. I ended up using too much diced tomatoes and sauce. But it still tasted great. I added an extra can of kidney beans and left off the cayenne pepper, since we both have acid reflux. I like the salt taste, my daughter is used to kosher or sea salt and they are not as strong. I suggest using those if the salt bothers you. Great recipe, thanks!!
This chili is the perfect classic chili. I add fresh garlic. The flavor is amazing. I make it often during this cold Midwest winter. Hearty and delicious.
Can I use 2 cans of tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes?
First time making chili and this recipe was perfect!! My family loved it!!
Can this be made in a crockpot? If so what would the instructions be?
What is meant by tomato sauce? Marinara?
This recipe is great!! Best chili I;ve had in years
Nice and ez tastes great!
i used bone broth and marinara sauce and black beans because it was what I had in the pantry .
Delicious and quick! I would def recommend this recipe!
It truly is the best chili recipe I have tried! Great job!!!
Very good recipe and so easy. I only put in half the cumin called for in the recipe – definitely need to do that or cumin will be overpowering to some.
Also, I have a family of five. I increased the serving size from 6 to 9 and we still did not have enough for five meals. Next time I will increase serving size to 12 and we’ll have enough.
Otherwise, great job and thank you.
Easy, delicious recipe. Best chili recipe I have found. I didn’t add the cayenne pepper. Highly recommend.
Excellent and Simple Recipe which yields amazing results. I substituted the can of diced tomatoes with a can of Rotel. and also added a half can of white/yellow corn. just personal preference. Served it over some fresh backed corn bread and man did it hit the spot. Thank you
I didn’t have tomato paste; instead I used chopped fresh tomatoes and marinara sauce. It tastes awesome.
Best Chili I ever made! Everyone Loved it and had seconds!
Great flavor. I’m not a huge fan of cumin but I didn’t think it was overpowering. Only thing is the recipe for 1 lb says it serves 6…it really serves like 3-4 if you are eating this as your whole entree (at least in my family).
I love this Chilli, fixed it for the first time.
My family raves about this chili! I have been cooking for 43 years and this without a doubt the best I’ve ever made. I just added some cut up steamed baby carrots to tone down the acid. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe❤️
Amazing!!! It is an easy, no fuss recipe. I substituted the chilli powder for mild chilli powder as have an 11yr old who’s just starting to explore with spice. It’s got depth and flavour without being spicy hot. You still get the warmth and comfort, which is exactly what you want from a good chilli. Definitely will be making again using this from now on.
Thank you for sharing.
I bumped up the spices as well, including cumin which we love, and it was definitely worth the 5 star rating! Making it again now & finishing it off in the slow cooker as did another reviewer. Best chili recipe I’ve ever made. Next time I’ll have cornbread with it.
This was really good and easy. I omitted the cumin because we aren’t fans. This is such an easy recipe with very good results. Thank you!
I followed this recipe last night at my girlfriend’s house. It was super simple to prepare. My girlfriend and I were amazed at how good it was. I will Definitely try it again soon!
A coworker of mine made this and it was fantastic!!! I will be making this for my friends and family!
Great recipe! Easy to follow and easy to make. Delicious!
This is definitely the best chili ever !!! My 17 year old actually asks me to make it at least a couple times a month. She is so hard to please since u never know from one time to the next she hates whatever I make. I’m sure everyone knows what teenagers are like. My husband asks me to make a double batch. Needless to say I give this recipe 5 stars !!
The Best Chili ever! I love chili. Followed the recipe on the most part but I added minced garlic. My husband loved it also. He usually not a great fan of my Chili, but this one changed his mind.
I’m a total amateur – – – Amanda make me look like a pro!!
I cut back on the Chili Pepper to 2 T
I added a Yellow and Red Pepper
I added some chopped Celery
I even phoned a friend about subbing Chicken stock for beef stock. (Which I did)
I got RAVE REVIEWS from my wife!!
Yes!!!
Maybe I should stick closer to what AMANDA recommends but why argue with success?
Too much cumin!!
I’d suggest using only 1 tbs of cumin. Other than that turned out delicious.
Best chili. Pinch of cayenne only.
I tried this did double of everything to make more. But I only added 1 table spoon of cumin for the entire thing. Overall it tastes pretty good.
nice simple but tasty meal for a cold winter night here in Maine.
This chili is perfect.
Made this tonight, first time making homemade chili. I just don’t like any of the stuff that’s already canned. Are used half ground beef and half little chunks of steak.Followed the recipe except I didn’t have any beef broth and learned something very useful: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to a cup of water.
A huge fan of tomatoes in soups, and I was afraid three different types of tomato additions would be way too much. But the flavor was outstanding. One of the best chili I’ve ever had. And surprisingly I have enough left for a couple more meals.
Wish I could simply edit my comment after it’s posted but that’s not possible here, so I’ll just make the corrections in this reply. It should’ve said I am NOT a fan of tomatoes in soups. With all that tomato this somehow tasted incredible!
Great consistency! I doubled the cayenne and pepper. Too much cumin for my tastes. Next time I plan to cut it in half. Otherwise, it was great!
This is now my go to Chili recipe. I never have left overs on chili night. Thank you for the recipe.
Loved the recipe! It was my first time making this dish ever and let me tell you it was a SUCCESS. All the flavoring combineded so well. I’m keeping this one for the books lol. My son whose 10 rated this a 10/10 whoohoo!!!. Thank you
Excellent! Easy to prepare, all ingredients that I had on-hand, and even the kiddos liked it. I, too, skipped the cayenne. We substituted a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, added a bit more broth (just our taste), and used turkey for a leaner option. Glad to have found this and will use it again!
Due to haters of spice, I left out the cayenne. Best non-spicy chili I have ever had. 5-stars!
Excellent chili! I have always made crappy chili until I found this recipe! Everyone compliments my chili now! I do agree with other comments, I only used 1 TBLS of surgar which seemed just right to me! Overall though, this is an EXCELLENT recipe! Thank you for sharing!
We use ground turkey in my home for an even healthier addition, but we absolutely love this recipe!
I’ve been looking for the right chilli recipe for awhile. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Only thing I did different was added chili beans and pork n beans with the kidney beans. Absolutely delicious!
I followed the recipe exactly, and we thought it was delicious.
Simply delicious and so easy. Everyone loved and had seconds.
Perfectly seasoned and well balanced. Highly recommend this one. It’s especially great with corn bread.
It really is a great recipe! I use this recipe as my base now and make adaptations as I want, like adding peppers, mushrooms, etc, or not adding beans, but it’s great every time. I think what I’ve been previously missing in my chili was the cumin. Thanks so much!
I was never a chili fan; until now! I’ve made this recipe three times now, and every time I’m so impressed with it! I crave it all the time!
First time making chili and I ended up eating three bowls >_< Definitely going into the recipe book. I followed suit on the cummin, did half. Thank you so much!
This was delicious- very rich in flavor, quite spicey with the cayenne. I think I’d add more meat next time, maybe a half pound more.
Love this recipe! But I used fresh ground chicken breast from Rastelli Specialty store and little celery and fresh diced carrots and sweet corn. It is delicious!!!!! Will make it again. Thank you so much for the great recipe
I think this recipe is AWESOME! The depth of flavor makes this a very unique recipe. I have made a lot of beef and bean chilis, and my husband and I think this is the best we’ve ever had. I used beef with some fat, so I drained it before adding the other ingredients. I also used WAY less sugar. I used about a tablespoon, and I think next time I will use even less, and may use brown sugar instead. I loved how flavorful this chili is, and like all chili, gets better the next day!
Thank you very much for sharing this recipe. ♥ It is delicious ♥. The only change I made was the cumin. I added only 1 tablespoon.
Can you make this with already cooked brisket instead of ground beef?
Best chili is right. Everything is perfect. This is so easy and tastes amazing. Not too watery just perfect.
Literally the best and most simple recipe
I cut the cumin to 1 tsp cause my hubby is picky
Also skipped chili for a couple taps of smoked paprika
Only 1 tsp if sugar and I honestly could go for 1/2 the amount
And 2 cans of kidney beans instead of 1. You can add 3 if you wanna stretch it even more. 1 is simply not enough and leaves it a bit on the soupier side
I also added a little extra salt in the form of seasoning salt
And added some fresh chopped garlic to the recipe
I served it in a bunt of cornbread
Topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, chives
So delicious, even my picky mother wants to take some to work for her lunch
This recipe was extremely tasty. I used chicken broth and ground turkey but still awesome!
Absolutely love this recipe. The only thing I have cut back on is the sugar, but only by 1/2 tbsp. Instead of beef broth, I use chicken stock, and use either chicken or turkey. I also use 2 cans of kidney beans. Very flavorful!
Cut the cumin in half and it will taste much better
This was AMAZING and yes AMAZING in all caps lol . Never made chili but glad I could use this recipe and forever wil!!!
Half chipolte chili powder and half adobe chili powder and yes to the cayenne, SMOKIN!
Meant ancho chili powder
Excellent recipe. Added 1 chopped bell pepper because I happen to have one
I’ve actually won a couple of small chili cook-off competitions, but this might be the best chili I have made I tweaked it a little bit.
I only used one and a half tablespoons of cumin and I added an extra teaspoon of salt.
I used 85% lean hamburger and cooked it a little longer to reduce it down.
Oh, and I used a very sweet onion, called sweet onion LOL.
Great!
Flawless chili. Not too spicy…not bland. A crowd pleaser!
Turned out great! My husband is more into chili than i am because the only chili i like is at Wendys! I know most of you just gasped! Haha. But he says that it is a little sweet & then the spice kicks in. I like spice more than he does,so it worked out well for me. In my opinion its 10x better the next day. Thank you!
Very good! Compliments to the chef!
Made this last night, family LOVED it! Flavors are strong but that’s how we like it. I used 1/2 of required beef, but added 2 more cans of beans, used Swerve instead of sugar, and made a tapioca starch slurry since we like thick chili. Delicious basic recipe that you can tweak easily, yet maintain the goodness of the original. This is our favorite chili now! Thanks for sharing.
Easy and Fast! Perfect to warm you up on a cold day😁. I added a chopped green pepper because I like them in chili. Otherwise, I followed recipe.
I loved this! Will definitely be my go to chili recipe!
I have made the chili three times since I found the recipe. The first time I made it it was a bit sweet. So I cut back sugar to
One tbsp instead of two. Was perfect. I
plan on making it again this weekend. It’s a fav now.
Fantastic!
This IS the best chili I’ve ever made. I used Beyond Meat and omitted the sugar. BEST CHILI EVER!
Made this twice already and even added dark and light red beans
Very good. Very easy. Everyone has different taste when it comes to spice. Next time, I plan on using less cumin.
The only thing i did was substitute the diced tomatoes for 3 cans of rotel with chilis and cut the cumin in half, I doubled the recipe and omitted the cayenne pepper it was spicey enough. This was the best recipe.
My absolute go to recipe. I use a little less sugar and cumin. The older comments noted adding a couple of splashes of balsamic and it’s an absolute game changer.
very good recipe. We like our chili spicy so I used the cumin, ref pepper flakes and substituted the red kidney beans with a can of chili beans.
I used only 1 Tbs cumin and chilli powder, added 1 Tbs red dirt seasoning, ketchup instead of tomato paste and 1 Tbs water plus 2 tsp corn starch because we used it for chillidogs. It was very good .
I have several different chili recipes that I make depending on either how I plan on serving it or sometimes based on the ingredients I have on hand. All of my chili versions are tasty. But tonight I tried this recipe and I must say hands down this is the best chili ever! My entire family raved about it. This is definitely my go to chili recipe from now on.
This is so amazing. By far my favorite chili recipe!!
Absoutely delicious recipe. I doubled it for a large batch but put in about half, maybe less, of the sugar requirement. It was outstanding – I definitely hurt myself with how much of it I ate. Spooned it over a handful of Fritos and topped with shredded cheddar (& my fiancé and his parents put some sour cream.) It was a huge hit, thanks for sharing!
Only 1 word needed….Delicious!!!! Thank you so much for this amazing chili recipe!
I made this chili right by the recipe and it is the best chili I have eaten. Will definitely cook this again and I give it 5 stars.
I alrrdded more tomato sauce. It cut the cumin.
Can you advise how much 1/6 is??? Is that a cup? 2 cups?? 3/4 cup??? That is always a bit more helpful in determining serving sizes.
I’ve struggled with making really good chili so I settled for packets. That still wasn’t so great so I rarely ever make any because I never had a great recipe until now. This is so good!!!!! (I can taste the sugar more than I’d like to so I’ll reduce the next time). Other than this, this recipe is definitely a keeper.
This is soooooo good. The only thing I did different was add 11/2 teaspoons of smoked paprika. The best chili recipe I’ve ever tried!
Delicious…especially with sweet, yellow cornbread!
I love this recipe! I eliminate the cumin and only do 1 tablespoon of sugar, even though it doesn’t really need it. I add diced tomatoes with green chilies. My family loves it. So flavorful
Great and a nice easy recipe. I didn’t change too much other than cutting back on the cumin as noted by others.
Will definitely be making this again. Thank you.
Made with 2 lbs beef bc that’s what I had at the house, after reading the comments I did just a little less cumin more like 1.5 tbsp, used beef bone broth for a little more protein, used mild chili pinto beans since I used more beef, bc I didn’t want to try to measure out more chili seasoning. Came out as the best pot of chili I’ve ever made. Thanks for the great recipe.
My first try at homemade chili and my family loves it. Can’t wait to make it again
Omitted the sugar, used a 15oz can of tomato sauce, used about 2 1/2 cups of broth, very tasty
We all loved this recipe. My son said he doesn’t usually like chili cuz it’s just beans and peppers. This was more like a sloppy Joe texture with a delicious flavor! It’s a keeper.
Fantastic!!! I made this as written and it is phenomenal! I do agree with the cumin comments; a tad too much for my liking.. But it was seriously still so good!!! And! Here’s the winning addition to this recipe… My 8 year old liked it! Win, win, win!!!
My family could not stop saying how good the chili was.
I had to improvise with 2 of the ingredients and then I thought I was opened beef broth but it was chicken, so I did one of each. Allowed to simmer for 30minutes on low.
What was suppose to be for New Years want last.
My daughter told me to make it more often
My husband and I LOVE this recipe. We make it just as described. It is snowing for the first time in our city today in too long and I was so eager to make this chili and some cornbread on a cold, snowy day. Thank you!
The flavor was amazing! Making it for for New Year’s Day so I decided to make it a day ahead. With chile, if I have the time, I like to put it together with everything but the beans and simmer for a couple hours. (2-3hours) This allows the flavors to really come together and the meat and tomatoes get nice and tender. Add the beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Overall Rating from Husband
too much sugar – too sweet
too much tomato
I did not add all the cumin as many people said it was overpowering
In our Chili Recipe we always add Jalapeños and some juice to give it a little kick so this did help the chili.
My husband is our Chili cook in the family and he did add a little more chili powder and cumin to what was already in there to get rid of the Tomato taste.
Now the day after chili is always better so I really can’t wait to see how it tastes.
Next time I will cut back on the sugar and half the tomato sauce and add a little more beef broth just to see what that does but over all I think it was good. Will try again.
For the most part, followed recipe, but cut back on all the spices, can always add more. Added 2 stalks of chopped celery and a chopped/seeded red pepper. Cut beef broth in 1/2, balance 1/2 can of beer. Adds flavor and alcohol burns off. Not a fan of low fat ground beef, used 80/20, better flavor. No salt, no pepper, no cayenne. Add when serving if you want bite.
Pre taste? Superb….Top with shredded Mexican cheese, sour cream and chopped green onions. Will whip up my cornbread tomorrow.
The best chili, I use chicken stock instead of beef broth, Don’t shoot the messenger, everyone loved it, kept the cumin as the recipe calls for, and the sugar, used diced Italian stewed tomatoes, just a personal preference. Excellent, I’ve tried the other 2 “best chilis” that pop up first when searching for best chilis and yours is the best hands down. I also use 2 lbs. of meat, Coarse grind, So I just double all the ingredients.
I made this chili yesterday, I did use ground venison in place of beef, but kept to the rest of the recipe. This is a wonderful recipe for chili. Thank you
This is the BEST chili! I’ve made it a dozen times or more and the two changes that make it perfect are to reduce the cumin to 1.5 Tbsp. and the sugar to 1 Tbsp. Easy, fast, absolutely delicious chili every time – I love it!!
Followed recipe exactly with the exception of using half the cumin per other reviews. Turned out delicious and will be a go-to from now on! Perfect balance of sweet and savory. Bravo!
Really good basic recipe for a quickie chili, but not my favorite. Has anyone tried it without the tomato paste and sugar? I’ve made a fair amount of chili in my time, and feel like the paste is overkill and the sugar only necessary because of the paste…
How big of a pot did you use? Would 4qt be too small. Is 6qt okay? Or 10qt?
Instead of utilizing a variety of spices, I am wondering if I bought a “chili packet” of spices if that would be acceptable?
The best chili I’ve ever made. I used 2 lbs of ground beef as that is what my packages come as. I didn’t think it was too salty. I actually added more salt than the recipe stated. I also cooked my beans in the instant pot first. Will definitely make again.
Did you double all of the other ingredients since you used 2 lbs of beef?
I think the recipe overall is good, but way too much sugar! After tasting, I was searching online how to compensate for the sweetness. After a couple of additions, it turned out ok. If I make again, will try 1/2 tsp sugar.
If you think it’s too sweet omit the white sugar and add 1.5 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 Tspn. dry mustard. 1/2 Tspn. garlic powder, and mix with 1/4 cup ketchup and 2 tblspns. white vinegar.
Consider substituting Brown Sugar for that called for in the recipe.
You could have peeled a russet potato and just boiled it in the chili for a while. It soaks up the salt and then should be fine.
I agree too much sugar for chili. I will make it again great flavor otherwise just too sweet for me.
You do not have to add sugar. I never do in recipies unless it’s desert. The tomatoes definitely have enough natural sugar in them to start out with, as the majority of vegetables already have a natural sweetness. I normally buy organic, and that might be the difference. I know the non organic produce taste quite different, somehow the flavor just doesn’t come through like it should, in my opinion. So when the flavor is off, I guess people add sugar, but I think it always changes the flavor for the worse. If someone thinks something sweet is necessary, honey or maple syrup are much better options! I never added sugar to any of my Italian food and everyone loves my food. I am quite certain that Italians never intended for sugar to be added to their recipies.
Agree 100%. Way too sweet. Next time I’ll only use 1 T.
I just made this recipe and I agree way too much sugar. Next time I will do a pinch.
This is a great recipe! I do agree with another maker of this about the Cumin. In my opinion, I would back down the cumin but it is really good chili. I paired this with cornbread(mix) and it goes really well together
Excellent recipe! After reading some of the other reviews I cut the Cumin by 1/2. Seemed to be the perfect amount. I’ll definitely make this recipe often over the winter. Thank you!
We skipped the traditional Xmas meal and decided to do chili. The measurements spot on and the taste is great!
Fantastic. I like cumin but not too much of it so I cut back on the cumin a little and it was absolutely perfect for me.
Award Winning!!
I absolutely love this chili, I make it on the stove and then put it on low in the crockpot for hours. I recently hosted a chili cook off and this recipe won first place!!!!
When I cook it for just myself I double the cayenne pepper, I love it spicy!
Try chopping a chipotle in adobo if you like spice. These add a nice sweet smoky heat.
Did you use all the ingredients listed or make any changes.
I did the recipe exactly as it was called for, but I used 93% fat reduced ground Turkey. It tasted fabulous!!
Topped it off with some avocado, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. I served it with some cornbread.
Huge hit with my family!!
Can I add beer to this recipe?
you can do whatever you want to a recipe, they are only a guide, make it your own!
Baking, however, is a different story.
Go for it!
Prohibition ended a long time ago! A nice dark Mexican Ale might work or to your taste.
Caution: Any beer added must be approved by the cook via taste test!
I just made some and substituted beer for the beef broth and it turned out awesome!
You absolutely can, I add a few cans of of Texas red or amber in and it tastes awesome
That being said it significantly increases cook time as you have to boil down a bit
Hell yeah. I did and a lil moonshine. Used 1/2 tblsp ginger powder
I did. Subbed in a bunch of freshly roasted tomatoes instead of the trio of the sauce, diced tomatoes and paste and it was great. It’s chili! You can’t mess it up if you’re tasting as you go. Add corn! Go nuts!
I added guinness to the recipe and it was fantastic
I used 1.5 cups of beer and beef “better than bouillon”. Perfection!!
I’ve made this chili several times, but with a few additions: hot honey, unsweetened chocolate, and apple cider vinegar. I also simmer it for at least an hour to let the flavors develop.
I add one bottle of dark beer halfway through the summer. Nice finish.
I do, one can. I tend to go a just a touch heavy on all the listed spices and use 12oz tomato paste instead of the 8 listed.
I did tonight, it was a good substitute instead of beef broth. 🙂
I’d use something like a can of Foster’s
Great recipe! I bumped up all the spices a bit, and just substituted “Trader Joe’s Beef-less Ground Beef” for the meat in your recipe, since we are vegetarian. But all in all an easy yummy recipe.
What do you use instead of beef broth, veggie broth?
We use meatless as well. Plus I cut up butternut squash in our. It adds that extra flavor you didn’t realize it was missing.
Best chili ever. I’ve never been a fan of chili until now. Everyone who has tried it says it’s the best ever too. To reduce the sodium in this recipe significantly I used 1 tsp of low sodium Lawry’s season salt, no salt tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, and I cooked my kidney beans in the instant pot. The kidney beans also have a better taste than can beans. My husband is on a very limited salt diet. Besides, never saw anyone adding salt to my chili. Thank you for this great recipe!!
Are you saying you didn’t use tomatoes sauce or diced tomatoes
Did the same as above. Except added the spices except black pepper to onions when they were almost done cooking. Adding spices with aromatics really boosts the flavor. Also I subbed maple syrup for the white sugar. It was yummy!!
Wow! What a great idea. I’m going to cook the kidney beans in the chili, too!
Did you use extra liquids? If not, was it a dry chili?
The consistency was really good, but the flavor was off. I think it had too much cumin. What could I do to cut the strong cumin flavor? I tried more sugar and chili powder, but that didn’t help.
BTW I give it a solid 4 stars. Would be 5 if the flavor was a bit better.
lol what are u talking about? this was my first time cooking chili and it was absolutely delicious!! my friends loved it too was a super big hit! im using it again for future cooking 🙂
Hmmmm, I followed it to a T, and it tasted normal. Yum!
I added dices of bacon to the ground beef, then let it boil for 25 mins.
Aroma ; tangy flovors. Savory
Maybe add less cumin? Just a thought…
They’re asking what they can do to cut the flavor now that it’s already been added. In cooking, there are certain flavors/seasonings you can add to minimize other flavors.
This is the first chili I’ve ever made. My husband just taste tested it, and he went crazy! He’s THE expert in chili! I on the other hand am no expert on chili, nor cooking! I am also not a fan of chili… however, now I must admit, I love it! Haha, waiting for the cornbread. Might to too full from all of the “taste” testing!
Yeah 2 Tbsp is a butt load of cumin. Maybe they meant 2 tsp?
Add more tomato sauce or diced tomatoes to dilute the cumin. I only used 1-1/2 tablespoons of cumin and less sugar
I cut back the cumin, to 1 tablespoon at the most 1 table And 1/4 teaspoon
You need bellpepper, a little oregano, bay leaf , red chili flakes, and I do all my chopped seasoning till translucent then add freshly chopped garlic for 2 minutes then I throw the ground beef in etc I am a chef in New Orleans!
Cumin has a veryyyy strong flavor. I always use like a 1/3 of what is on the recipes.
Great recipe. I use brown sugar instead of regular sugar. It did seem to have a little too much cumin for taste buds here but I used another couple tablespoons of light brown sugar and it seemed to remedy that. Overall really good!
I always add a package or two of toco packets they sell in the store. They have all the flavor you’ll need. If you want it hot hot just add red pepper flakes.
Great chili
Purchase a different chili powder. Some brands load up on the cumin, others don’t have any at all.
I just made this and I was thinking the same thing. It seems like the cumin is a little over powering.
Same here! Next time I’m doing 1tsp. Way too much cumin flavor
I added 1 tbs of cumin and 1tbs of coriander. I also subbed the sugar for honey. Phenomenal!
I made it too. it was awesome. but next time ill cut back on cumin too. maybe 1 tabl spoon instead of 2. hubby loved it just like it was.
Throw a peeled raw potato in that should help bring the HEAT DOWN
Add a bit of cinnamon to dull the cumin flavor. An 1/8 of a cup of yogurt can also round out the flavor.
Way way way too much cumin in this recipe. Put in like 1/4th
I actually cut all the spices in half for the recipe because I think it’s way too much and then it comes out perfect
I agree..cut the cumin down at least by half.
Try using half the amount of cumin, or less. I found the amount in the recipe too over powering for my taste.
I only had about 2 teaspoons of cumin, so that’s what I used. It was great! I think that 2 tablespoons is too much. 🙂
I might add more beans and see how that helps
Good recipe, skip the sugar though, really screws up the taste.
As with any recipe, I get online I made this as recommended. It was fantastic. I then set about making it “My own.” I don’t really like kidney beans so that I changed immediately (I used black beans (frijoles negros, I used dry beans that I reconstituted from dry.) Along with the onion I used red bell pepper, some baby Bella mushrooms (16oz. sliced), and 12 ounces of rice. These just helped me make the base recipe my own. (Note: When serving the chili I added some chopped jalapenos for extra heat.
So silly, but can you double this?
Of course! Just be sure to double all ingredients and use a large enough pot. I would recommend watching it closer though, because sometimes big batches can tend to stick to the bottom of the pot. Stir more frequently and you should be good to go!
Of course! I just made this with 2 lbs and doubled all ingredients. Next time I’ll probably use a little less sugar, but it’s delicious! I also read a couple comments and used less cumin but it’s your taste.
This is the best chili recipe I’ve tried so far! So simple and flavorful. I also loved the consistency of this one. It was not too thick and chunky but rather on the thinner and lighter side. I think next time I may add some black beans. I also subbed the ground beef with ground turkey, and it was amazing! I actually prefer turkey over beef in chili.
I LOVED this recipe, but my husband did not care for the sweetness. I used a can of ranch style beans since that’s what I had. It’s now printed out & hanging on my fridge. Goodbye to the chili packets I always buy. Thank you for sharing this
I’ve made this about five times and I absolutely love it. I sub about have the chili powder for chipotle chili powder for a bit more kick. It’s fantastic
First of all, this is the first time I have ever added a comment to a recipe. I made this last night. And as my husband says, this was the best chili he ever ate! I was a little skeptical about the amount of seasonings, but stuck with the recipe and it was so flavorful. Sugar is a key ingredient which I had never used in chili. It’s funny because we use sugar in our pasta sauce. Used ground venison, so hardly any fat.
I did add diced celery and diced green pepper. Did not add the cayenne. What I like is that you can vary the type of beans used, red kidney beans, black beans. I used butter beans in my recipe but usually use kidney. I would give this 10 stars!!!
Best red chili recipe ever . Thank you for sharing
I’ve been making chili for almost 30 years ( not a tradition where I was born)
This recipe is a keeper!
Simple, easy and fast! The only change I made was to use fresh garlic ( had a few heads, needed to use it before they go bad, don’t cook much anymore) Delicious! Loved it!
I used ground turkey and it was fabulous. I have gestational diabetes, so I left out the sugar. My blood sugar was normal and it tasted great! Keeper for sure.
All of my family enjoyed this recipe! It’s our favorite chilli recipe we have tried this far. I have 5 children and some of them are very picky eaters and they all had seconds! The flavour was phenomenal and it will definately be added into our rotation. Thanks so much!
Made as written – minus the optional cayenne. Full of flavor, perfect consistency, hearty, and filling! Even without the cayenne, there was a kick in the after taste, but nothing overwhelming and it didn’t bother the kids (or me, who is a baby with spicy foods). I will cut the cumin a bit next time, per other reviews, but made as instructed to properly review. Prep was simple with ingredients that are pantry staples, and cook time was quick enough for busy nights. This was a winner in my home and I’ll be adding this to our meal rotation! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
Fantastic recipe! Love it ❤️ My 8 yr old even goes back for seconds and thirds!
If I could give this more than 5*, believe me, Id do in a Heartbeat!!!!! I cant make Chili to save my life and this recipe has changed that for me. This turned out even better than its been said. My Husband is in love with it and wants this to be my go to for Chili now on. Thank you. I have never liked eating Ground Beef ever and this is something even I enjoyed.
I loved this recipe’s flavor! I’ve added some frozen corn and lima beans to make space in my freezer, and the taste was not affected. Easy to make, too!
Thanks for the great recipe. I have it bookmarked and we make it about once per month, especially in the winter. I like it because the sugar makes it a little more appealing to my kids. However, I use have the amount of auger that is called for. Also I usually cut the garlic down too because of the kids. My wife like extra beans and tomatoes so sometimes I double those and to compensate I double the spices too. Very tasty and thanks.
made a few changes, NOT because i didn’t want to follow recipe as written but rather too lazy to go to store – big can of crushed tom (instead of tom + sauce); chix stock in lieu of beef; and, i tossed in 1.5 of sirloin (because i had it). also used baby red beans instead of kidney. SO YUMMY, and totally flexible to substitution based on pantry availability. should serve to sate the teens for a day or two ..
not to be dramatic but this is the best chili recipe I’ve ever made.
I have searched for 20 years for the perfect chili recipe and I have finally found it. My family loves it. Everyone that try’s it asks for the recipe. The only thing I change is I use crushed tomatoes instead of diced because my family likes that better
Great recipe. Agree about cutting the cumin in half. I like to add beer and Mesa to it, as well.
Fabulous recipe! I added baking cocoa and a tablespoon of espresso just for that mole experience, but on it’s own, it’s still delicious!
Loved this chili. Cut way down on cumin as husband isn’t a fan but the flavor is needed. Left out the sugar as tomato paste is sweet enough for us. Used my home canned tomatoes 1 quart. Taste excellent and quick to make.
Let me just say…I followed the recipe to the tea!!! The best chili ever! I made some cornbread to go with it! My fiancé loved it!
This was such a great and easy recipe!! It was a big hit with my family. Thank you!!
I made for a group I belong to any everyone loved it
A great recipe to have as the go-to chili recipe. Easy to make and delicious too. Definitely a repeater recipe in our house. Added a 2nd can of beans.
Loved this recipe, but next time I will not use the sugar. 2 TBSP is a lot — it does give a sweetness to the recipe. I paused when adding it, but I’m a firm believer in trying a recipe as it’s written the first time. If you do not like a sweet sauce, just eliminate.
I made the recipe exactly as written (without the cayenne pepper) and I really enjoyed it, however, it did seem a little heavy on the cumin. I will probably cut out a 1/2 tablespoon next time.
if I want to do 2 lbs of hamburger do I double all the other ingredients too?
I just made this for the first time and made a double batch. My only suggestion would be to use a little less cumin. I found it a little overwhelming, but the recipe is delish nonetheless!
I make this all the time with variations, everyone loves it. Things that I add:
* Bacon, pan-fried and using the grease
* 1 cup wine or beer
* Honey instead of sugar
Made it tonight and liked it. Will drain the fat off the meat next time and add extra cayenne. Anyone ever tried Pepper Jack Cheese with this? Over all I say five stars
This is very good, I left the cayenne out
I used Smoked Paprika by accident
Excellent recipe! Closest to my Mom’s and brings back wonderful memories! Easy to make and to double if needed. Left out cayenne pepper in case I will share with neighbor!
Love the recipe! I did tweak it a bit though. I think there was a bit too much cumin, so I added only half. I also added some brown sugar and sweet corn to the chili. Also tried adding in some breakfast sausage and it adds more flavor.
Best Chili ever! My family loved it! I followed the recipe but I just put less cumin in it and I tripled the ingredients because I have a big family. I will for sure be making this again in the near future ❤️
tastes great, next time I would leave out the sugar and double the amounts recipe as hard to find 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes and 8 oz cans of tomato sauce.
Great recipe, wife told me this time was better than the last time I made it. Last time I substituted tomatoes with Ro-Tel mild, this time I used regular Rotel along with mild and omitted the sugar.
Thank you I finally followed a recipe it’s delicious
This recipe is delicious. I cooked it last weekend and we enjoyed it so much that I’m making a double batch this weekend. That way I can have some to freeze and some to share.
I did a little adjusting and came up with the best chili I have ever made.👍
Followed recipe other then used
Rotel Diced tomatoes
No cayenne
No sugar
Delish with cornbread.
I never leave comments but this one deserves it. Absolutely delicious.
This is a five-star chilli recipe. My family loved it. Best chilli I have tasted in forever.
This is what chili should taste like. Just made it this afternoon. I like cumin, so that amount was fine. Added some cremini mushrooms and a small chopped green pepper as well as a tsp of caoco powder with the cumin. Threw in a rind of parmigiano for extra oomph. A sprinkle of msg elevated it to a whole new level !
Grated some 9 year old cheddar on top of a dollop of sour cream….ecstacy
Can you substitute brown sugar for the white sugar the recipe calls for?
Sounds yummy! Can you give us your honey cornbread recipe?? I appreciate it!
Krusteaz makes an excellent one,use 1/3 cup of butter instead of the oil, it’s delicious!
Thank you so much! I made this for our company and it felt so great to get so many compliments. Only thing I did was tossed in a dash of wine since I added too much cumin. It helped! I had sour cream, extra chopped onions, scallions, and shredded cheese available for toppings.
Good chili recipe. Very sweet with the sugar.
It is the best chili I have ever had. I followed the recipe exactly, including all spices. Absolutely perfect.
Thank you so much for this recipe, my husband loves it!! It’s so easy and quick. I have a family of 6 so I use 2 lbs of meat and 2 cans of beans so it can fill up everyone. I also use ground turkey instead of beef and it still comes out amazing.
This is excellent chili, even better the next day! It was just what I was looking for! Thank you!
So so good, thank you, my husband and I loved it!
I dont usually use a recipe to make chili, i just throw the ingredients together. For some reason I decided to try your recipe and im glad I did! I must admit i was hesitant to use the called-for amount of cumin and chili powder but Im glad i stuck to the recipe, it turned out super flavorful! I did use fresh garlic (cooked it in with my onion first) and I love cumin so i was okay with the amount but i get why people might want to add less.
I used the cayenne and did not find the chili to be really spicy. I will probably add some Franks hot sauce to mine when serving. Also, i always use one can of dark red and one can of light red kidney beans in my chili so i did that here. It doesnt change the flavor.
Thanks for a great spice mix and spice ratio for chili! I will follow your recipe again.
Easy and absolutely delish!!!! I added a red bell pepper and a jalapeño too!!
So yummy
This recipe is awesome! I’m vegan, so I tweaked it by using 1 and 3/4 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon vegetable base with 1 1/2 cup of water instead of the beef stock (the bouillon is more flavorful than regular veggie stock). And I also used Beyond Meat sausage and 1 link of Kroger’s vegan chorizo, and 1 tablespoon of sugar instead of 2. Perfection! I love cumin, so I thought 2 tablespoons was perfect, but to each his/her own.
Great recipe! The only thing I changed was the cumin..reduced it to 1.5 tsp
Very tasty!!!
Great recipe. I really enjoyed it. One small suggestion: add the paste when you add the broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and beans. The liquid really helps to break up the paste much more efficiently.
I love this recipe. Classic good ol’ chili. And I love that I had everything on hand except onion so I just through some onion powder in as I was cooking the meat. I substituted ground beef for ground turkey. No need to drain ground turkey. Instead of beef broth I used chicken bullion and because I love beans I even through in a can of pinto and a can of black. Made it a 3 beans chili and it turned out amazing!!
This is the best chili recipe ever! We’re from Florida and I never ate much soup or chili, I suppose since it never gets cold for long. My daughter randomly asked me to make chili a couple months ago and I thought that was weird since I didn’t know she liked it and it was hot out. So glad I found this recipe! We’ve made it a couple times a month since!! I add garlic to the onions but other than that do everything else the same. Thank you for sharing your recipe, I’m a chili fan now!!
This chili recipe knocks it out of the park! I’ve been using the same recipe for many years and was looking for something new and wow did I find it😁 This recipe did not disappoint. I didn’t change a thing all the measurements are perfect 🙌🏻 My only regret is I didn’t double it😉 I served this with warm baguette and it will definitely be on repeat over here!!
I made recipe exactly as written, not changing any amounts on the ingredients. What I did do was added a little chopped green bell pepper, and a small can of corn, drained. Everyone loved it! It has become MY chili recipe, and I’ve made it many times.
Quick, easy, tasty. I added a bit of smoked paprika because I like a smoky chili. I used the full 2tbsp of cumin and I think it’s just perfect that way. Wouldn’t have wanted less.
I just made this recipe on a cold, rainy day. I used a slow cooker on low for about 6 hoirs. It was wonderful. I am definitely saving this recipe for the next pot of chili.
I added 1/2 tsp spicy chili powder that was from an Indian market. It added a bit of underlying heat.
I made this for a neighborhood porch crawl and everyone loved it! Left out the cayenne and provided hot sauce with the condiments. Making it again for guests this week. A simple and delicious recipe! Appreciate the recipe multiplier, saved me some work.
I don’t ever leave reviews after cooking a recipe. But I HAD to after making & eating this because this is truly the BEST chili recipe ever!! It’s the perfect thickness and has so much flavor!!So good! Thank you
So dang good! I’m miserably full from eating too much! Best chili I’ve made! Thank you! 😁
I am not used to sugar in the recipe, and I added a little garlic salt to counterbalance that, but even before it’s had a chance to simmer it still taste really really good! Thanks for the great recipe! Oh, I also used red instead of kidney beans! We’ll see what the Hubs says: he likes that nasty chili in a can, though, so if he DOES like it that’s another plus! (But I think he will once he’s dropped sliced jalapeños & crumbled saltines on it LOL! 🤢
This recipe is very similar to one my late sister used as her standby and my favorite. It was simply called “Chili Con Carne”. After making your uncomplicated (simple is best) recipe today—I loved this perfect configuration of flavors, textures. I’m a big convert! A welcome addition to the COWBOYS/CHIEFS game this afternoon! Go Cowboys!
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
I am 75 living in a 42 foot fifth wheel in Daytona Beach before that I was living in Scottsdale but my daughter wanted me to be closer to her so I moved to Daytona. I am from Northern Michigan and this is the best recipe for someone who eats chili at least once a month.Thank you very very much for this recipe
I think this is a great, simple recipe for a comforting pot of chili this fall/winter. As for the grease debate, I always drain ground beef, not matter the percentage. I did that before I had gallbladder disease, and I triple make sure to do it now that I live without a gallbladder. When too much grease gets in my food, I usually don’t get further than 3 bites. It’s just something to consider for your health.
Its a hit!
Yes, this is the best chili recipe. I was so surprised to see how much cumin was listed, but I used precisely stated and so glad I did—saving this one for sure.
This my second time making this chili recipe. We absolutely loved it the first time with the addition of chipotle, which kicked up the flavour and heat a bit. It was so good. This is my go-to recipe from now on.
A little too sweet, add the sugar next time. Added a red pepper and served with rice, a salad vegetable salsa and fresh bread. Very good
Loved the recipe, Did not have much grease, with 90% meat
First time making chilli and this recipe is so easy! AND it tastes soooooo good!!!!! I didn’t know that stirring the spice mix with the ground beef would bring out stronger aroma. LOVE the smell of it!!! Lowered the cumin powder & sugar as they are not my favorite. Other than that, it smells and tastes exactly like the ones I miss! Will definitely make it again 🙂 THANK YOU!!!!
I make chili quite a bit in cold weather but my problem is it never turns out the same twice because I don’t use a recipe so I thought I’d try to find a recipe so I could be more consistent. This one was great just as it is. And I really hate to be one of those that adds the “except” phrase here but it was a very minor change, I wait to add the beans until close to the end of the cooking time so they don’t get mushy. That’s it, great recipe.
Excellent. Add an extra can of beans, otherwise made as written. We have made and eaten many a chili recipes over the years and this one is bookmarked! I made it for 5 men to take up on their elk hunt. HUGE hit. All the wives asked for the recipe.
Excellent recipe! The time and effort spent in trial and error testing paid off!
(Used ground turkey instead of beef)
This is the best chili recipe I’ve ever tried! No need to look any further. My husband loved it and said it was his favorite of all the recipes I’ve tried. Quick, easy and delicious! Thanks for a great recipe!
I really enjoyed this chili and making it was a breeze. I added a little more heat at the end just for me and… delicious! Thank you!
I make this recipe with plant-based “Beef” and veggie stock. Even my meat-lover boyfriend loves it!
OUTSTANDING!
I made it vegan style with meatless crumbles. I made the base first, then added the crumbles at the end.
The spices were perfect.
I have always been known for my good chili, but this recipe tops them all! I did make a few small changes, nothing that would affect the taste. I used half ground turkey, added a bit of chopped pepper and carrots, and per other recommendations cut back a little on the cumin (although I like LOTS of cumin), but will go full amount next time. As with so many recipes, thought the prep time was a little off, Need more than 5 minutes. I also needed a tad more paste to thicken it, and let it simmer for a couple of hours. Really thought the amount of sugar gave it a nice hint of sweetness. Can’t wait to serve at my next chili dinner in February (annual event)! A real 5-star winner!
Only issue I have is the beans. Where u come from, the moment you put beans in chili, it becomes a stew. Not allowed in my littletowns cook offs. I also add 1 habanero, 1 jalapeño, no sugar and extra cumin.
I couldn’t stop eating it from the pot while it was cooking! I used beef and venison. Turned out great.
Good basic chili but way too much cumin. I would drop it to about a teaspoon and add some pepper sauce.
Perfect flavor and heat with the cayenne pepper. Family loved it and they do not like “hot” chili. Will definitely make this again!
Great recipe! I sub the beef broth for a bottle of beer only because I’ve always done that and also I didn’t have beef broth in hand.
I have made this chili 2x now. I had to double the recipe both times for larger groups, the only change I made was that I use a can of crushed fire roasted tomatoes instead of sauce because i didnt have enough sauce on hand. It turned out amazing. Both times I made it, there was not a drop left and I got many compliments. My husband (whom is very particular about his chili) was dissapointed that there were no left overs for him to have the following week. Guess we will be making more.
Just made this chili and it was a hit with my family. Tweaked it by adding minced garlic, dry red wine, diced jalapeños.
The best recipe I have found!!
This is my second batch using recipe. In addition to beef, I add ground Lamb. My freezer gets stocked for those cold and hungry winter days.
Loved it, a big hit with my family! Doubled everything to make a bigger pot. Will use it again, and again. Thank you!
Made this today and we just loved it. Only difference was that I omitted 1 tbsp of sugar and 1 tbsp of chili powder. Also added 1/2 can of Mild Rotel.
Delicious! Recipe is a keeper.
Pretty good recipe. Next time, I’ll use 1/4-1/2 the sugar. Way too sweet for my taste, which kind of ruined it. I tried adding extra chili powder and cayenne to hide the sweet, but it didn’t really help.
Best I tasted
This is one of the best chili recipes I have ever made, it is my go to. Sometimes I drain the grease, sometimes I don’t, either way it is delicious. It is always gone.
Absolutely love this chili recipe. I am just wondering what 1/6 of the recipe would be for serving size? How would you measure that out? I track calories so I just want to know how much I can eat for the nutrition information for the Serving: 1/6th of the recipe | Calories: 334kcal
Just made this yesterday and it was delicious. Will definitely make this again and again.
Easy to make and great flavor
This is a delicious recipe as it is, but one can take it to the next level. Fire roast red and green and Chipotle peppers as well as roasting some fresh diced garlic, six cloves, in the olive oil. Put the garlic in first, and when it begins to brown and reaches the point of fragrance, add chili powder and cumin, then add the meat and onions. Sprinkle a dash of flour on that and brown. Then deglaze with a cup of red wine. Cook in the wine, scraping the delicious glutamates and other flavor compounds off the bottom and add the other ingredients. Don’t use tomato paste if you want the best flavors, just add forty or fifty ounces of fresh diced tomatoes, and simmer the resulting chili for three hours at a very low temperature. Bon appetit!
Best chili! Excellent recipe, you can definitely use this recipe alone or do add ons!
Surprised this chili has so much flavor given the little amount of ingredients. I was tempted to add more stuff, but I trusted the recipe as written. This rivals my husband’s complex, many ingredient, cook-all-day chili.
I added a packet of taco seasoning and 2 tbsp of white vinegar. Absolutely delicious!
This is the perfect recipe. I added chihuahua cheese and a dollop of sour cheese. It was simple, quick and delicious! Thank you.
Awesome Chili! I used 93% lean beef for a little less fat. I’m also a bit more spicy so I added red pepper flakes and doubled the cayenne pepper. The makes the perfect balance of sweetness. Will definitely add this to the regular list of cold weather meals!
I like the chili. Just a tad too much sugar for me. I will only use 1 tbsp. next time. I also, like celery in my chili so
I added that and it was delicious. I will make this my go to recipe for chili. I typically have all ingredients in pantry so its an easy mal to prepare.
Would this cook well in a crockpot?
Way too much cumin.
I loved this recipe…found it very tasty, I didn’t use the cayenne. The only thing is I would have liked it a little thicker…not sure what I did wrong, maybe cause I didn’t use tomato paste?
Supreme for such a simple recipe. Followed it to the T and it came out perfect!
Can I add extra beans to this recipe
Near Perfection! I wish I would’ve read the reviews first, definitely would have reduced the Cumin. Otberwise this was fantastic. The only change I made was adding some roasted corn. Delicious meal for the cold weather ahead.
This recipe is really solid – I cut the sugar and cumin in half. I drain the meat, skim it, and put it back, and add chicken bullion cube.
Excited to try this……any suggestions on making it in the crockpot?
Best part of chili you can tweak it anyway! Great recipe though and I have tried a lot of different recipes love different spins on stuff!! This is my husbands favorite and mine!
The chili was really easy and super delicious. The tomato paste gave it richness. I didn’t use cumin. I added some minced garlic. I highly recommend, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream and some Fritos with some hot sauce. I definitely will be cooking this again.
My whole family loved this and it was easy to make!
I commented on this recipe a few weeks ago, but wanted to share that I changed it up a bit to make something a bit different. This time I used black beans & corn instead of the kidney beans and BOY was that chili GOOD!! Also it was very colorful and went perfectly with Fritos & cheese. This is my favorite recipe!!
I followed receipe exact! Beat chili I have ever made! Thank you for the receipe.
Delicious. I’ve been making chile a million years. I cut the sugar in half and used brown sugar (never added sugar before but it worked). Cut the cumin in half. Used dark beer instead of broth. Added two cans of beans because we like extra beans. And I added some chipotle powder. Served with cornbread. It was a big hit.
Can you double the meat and leave out the beans?
If you asked someone to take you to a restaurant that had the world’s best chili, and they took you to a place that served this recipe, you’d say “Yep! This is the best chili I’ve ever tasted!” It’s that good.
I substituted brown sugar for the white granulated sugar, and used 1 tablespoon of cumin and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, rather than 2 tablespoons of cumin.
I might add a half pound more beef and a half can more beans next time, but holy moly that’s great chili!
The best chili seasoning I have ever made my chili was the best made it last night for dinner it was raining outside and a tab bit cold inside that’s what made it better too with some sour cream and cheese use and on the bottom Michigan grill calf style chips
Made this last night and I’m making it again today. I live in Texas where chili is the state dish and this is AMAZING!!
Something else that’s good in chili as a topper is Extra Cheesy Cheezits
I made this recipe last night for dinner and my husband LOVED it. Based on other comments, I did cut the Cumin in half and next time I think I will add a larger/more onion. I topped the chili with cheese and served with honey cornbread and a glass of milk. It was wonderful and perfect for a chilly night!!
I cut the cumin by about 1/2, but added about 8 oz of beer for a little extra flavor. I am going to serve it with avocado, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream for optional garnishes.
This recipe everyone could enjoy. It was very flavorful, yet not to much heat. We chose to stay away from the cayenne and provide hot sauce on the side. This will be my chili recipe from now on. Thanks!
Best Chili recipe ever! I used bison and a splash of balsalmic and 1 C of frozen roasted corn. To die for!
So easy but can make in a crockpot if you wish. Nothing but rave reviews!!
Has anyone tried this with fire roasted tomatoes? Those that love it, does it have a very very strong tomato flavor?
I used fired roasted tomatoes and blended them in food processor NC my fam doesn’t like chucnks. Lol. It was very good!!
As a matter of fact I’ve always made this recipe with fire roasted tomatoes bcs it was all I had on hand the first time I tried the recipe and it came out great!
I made mine with fire roasted tomatoes. It is solo good. Try it!
The only difference in fire roasted and regular canned tomatoes is that the fire roasted have a greater depth of flavor with the touch of smoke. I almost always substitute fire roasted when canned tomatoes are called for.
I used fire roasted tomatoes with green chilis! It was great!
I made chili for the very first time last night and I used your recipe , Amanda. My Family and I loved it so much. My Husband had the leftovers for breakfast this morning. This revipe is a keeper. Thank you Amanda.
H.M
Does anyone add pasta noodles?
Are you in the Cincinnati area? Pasta noodles are popular in Ohio and Indiana thanks to Skyline chili, but that tends to be a much thinner meat sauce if I remember correctly. Still, pasta noodles and convent shredded cheddar are amazing with it!
When I was a kid my mom would add macaroni noodles to her chili, kind of a goulash sort of thing but not actually goulash, it was pretty delicious as far as I remember though.💁
Yes…I added elbow noodles..I cooked them ,then added with 2 cups of pasta water…DELICIOUS!!
Our family LOVES eating chili over a big mound of spaghetti! 😋
I often serve leftovers over rotini pasta!
That’s an Ohio thing I believe.
Pasta is never in chili, however, i am sure serving it OVER pasta would be delicious 🙂 My husband likes his over rice. I like it as-is but I can see either one working. Its also good to put on top of a baked potato.
Yes! Pasta shells add a nice twist.
Ooh, so delicious! I followed directions and ingredients *except* I used 1 tablespoon of cumin instead of 2, as well as added the 1 tsp of balsamic vinegar after reading through some of the reviewers’ suggestions. Some times, chili is too runny or too thick, too bean-y, not flavorful enough–this chili of Amanda’s was splendid in every way; thank you for sharing! I feel lucky to have found this recipe and will absolutely make it again and again. My-must-haves with chili are grilled cheese sandwiches made with Master’s English muffin toasting bread, Hellman’s mayo on the outside, two slices of Kraft sharp American cheddar per sandwich along with a nice, cold glass of milk, yummy! 🙂
Definitely the best chili recipe ever! This is my go to recipe and a huge family favorite…..Thank you!
I’ve made this a few times I love it I added red pepper give it a little kick
I substituted a 1/2 t. of cinnamon for the cumin, large can of tomato juice and also added finely chopped celery leaves…for a winner
I forgot to rate it! It was great!
I just made this and really like it. I added less Cumin after reading the comments and it turned out perfect! Thanks
Delicious recipe. I tweaked some things. Added green bell pepper and fresh garlic. Also, used half of the amount of cumin and used Bush’s chili beans instead. Added a little onion powder too. So good and really quick
This is terrific! Finally have a goto chili that is delicious, easy, and quick. Thank you!!
Don’t usually comment on sites but I followed this recipe and made literally the most delicious Chili I’ve ever tasted.
Slight change was I used 1 can of chopped tomatoes instead of 1 can of sauce and 1 can of diced.
Me too RG, I used a couple of cans of Rotel instead of tomatoe sauce.
Best chili I’ve had in a longtime
Too much cumin. Other wise great.
No such thing! 😀 All of you send me your cumin: I’ll give it a good home!
I agree. Too much cumin. And I am a fan of cumin.
I agree, to much cumin.
I am not a fan of cumin. Next time I make it I am not adding cumin. Otherwise a really good chili. It has a chili con carne taste.
Very little or no cumin for me next time either! It was very overpowering!
Great recipe but I always put in a red pepper and green pepper diced.. give it a bit more colour.
I have only made chili one time before. I made this recipe for a chili cookoff (I omitted the onion and Cayenne). I won first place. I was so shocked. It was the first time I had made this recipe. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the winner recipe.
That’s is so AWESOME!!! Congrats! I’m making some of this tonight and also omitting onion bc I’m out. Hope my family likes it . …. we shall see.
I also won a chili cook off with this recipe! Yum! I used about half the cumin and chili powder. I think the beef broth adds a lot of flavor.
This is an excellent chili recipe. Everyone seems to be a fan. The only thing I would critique is that the recipe doesn’t say “pour off grease” after cooking the meat. I know most people would know that you do that, but some new cooks may not! This needs to be added I think!
Also, I tweak it a little; it’s an awful lot of tomato with the paste, diced tomatoes, and the tomato sauce. Although I triple the recipe, I just use two cans of diced tomatoes.
No need to drain the ‘grease’ after cooking the meat, the fat in it gives tons of flavour.
i agree with not having to drain the grease. it tastes great with or without.
I made this AWESOME recipe and did NOT drain grease. I live in greater Cincinnati area where our chili ” Norm” is Cincinnati Chili ( skyline). Very different spices and no onions/ tomatoes etc. One thing I prefer about Cincinnati Chili though that I do when making CLASSIC chili is the really fine small texture of the ground beef. To get this, I was taught to place the ground beef in about a cup of water then cook and break apart while it cooks not draining fat. I n this case I cooked onions as directed then added beef broth instant of water to cook ground beef then added rest of ingredients plus an extra can of diced tomatoes that had green chilies in it as well. It was awesome not to fatty. It didn’t even develop a fatty layer on top after refrigerating left over. Great recipe!!! 5 stars
I noticed this as well. I drain the grease because I couldn’t imagine it sitting in your stomach but make it feel sick. Otherwise I love this recipe it’s amazing normally last us 2 to 3 days.
Pretty good, however maybe a little too much cumin. I did about 1.5 of everything for a bigger batch…needs tweaked but not sure what to add…
I just made this and yummm. I didn’t had diced canned tomatoes, but had 2 very over ripe tomatoes and a jar of chunky salsa. I also used less garlic powder because I added fresh garlic instead.
but if you actually use 90% low fat beef as suggested, you won’t have enough grease for anything!
I never drain my meat .I use 90% lean and not draining adds to the flavor in my opinion.
Very true.I always use the better chuck.
I usually use 96% ground beef in all my cooking. I made this recipe before and loved it, I am making it again at my sister-in-laws request. She gave it rave reviews! The only thing that I would change is that I found it a tad too sweet so this time I am only going to use one tablespoon of sugar…..and yes I am going to use the 90% ground beef this time. Why? Because I think others are correct. It will add flavor! I’ll let you all know!
I totally agree!
I love the grease 😀
Yes I definitely did not know I was supposed to pour the grease lol ! This was my first time making chill however and it actually turned out really well I had to add a little corn starch, but I know that was because I didn’t dump the grease lol!
It’s actually up to you if you want to drain it or not. It’s obviously more healthy to drain it, but the grease adds lots of flavor. I personally drain but I’m also watching my waist lol. There’s nothing inherently wrong with not draining it though
The corn starch is way more damaging than the “grease”
The amount of beef fat in a pound of ground beef is negligible and is definitely where the flavour lives. Most of the liquid you’re draining off isn’t even fat at all… if you’re really concerned, make the chili, refrigerate it, then scoop the fat off the top.
Using 90% lean ground beef (as the recipe states) eliminates the need to drain any fat. Follow the recipe for optimal flavor. I use two cans of beans for a sturdier texture.
The type of ground meat I use doesn’t have grease left over.
Yes I agree. I didn’t drain the Grease and it did not come out good. Now I drain and comes out perfect!
I used the 93% lean beef and it was perfect!
I also added chopped mild banana peppers and minced garlic and chopped scallion whites. Perfecto
Tip : I know ppl love using ground beef but ground turkey makes a great substitute and there is a lot less grease . Also adding brown sugar takes away from the acidity of all the tomatoes . I use a small spoon of tomato paste . A small can of tomato sauce and 2 small diced tomatoes
I also DO NOT USE CUMIN
This recipe is fantastic!! I make it pretty much once every week and everyone loves it! Sometimes I’ll use turkey, or add bacon, or corn, spinach whatever you want! This is such a great universal chili recipe, I can’t recommend it enough!
I used fresh garlic and omitted the tomato sauce & paste using just diced tomatoes. Did add a small amount of the liquid from the beans. Flavor & texture were fine.
My regular chili recipe uses 4 lbs of cubed chuck and takes hours. I wanted something that was quick and easy, a small batch size and gave me chili coziness on this cold winter solstice night. This nailed it. I added chopped red bell pepper for color and texture, omitted the optional cayenne, but opted for a half can of chipotle in adobo for some heat and smokiness. It’s terrific! Will definitely make again.
This dish is absolutely delicious and my favorite! My definite go to chili recipe!
OMGOODNESS! I’ve never written a recipe review. This chili recipe, however, was so good and easy I thought I just had to chime in w/the other reviewers! My husband has made his version for yrs, which our family thought was pretty darned good. Somehow I stumbled on this particular recipe, though and after reading the exiting reviews thought I’d just try it. I’m delighted to tell you it’s become our “go-to” recipe. Excellent! Thank you!
Made this recipe and it was a hit!! Only extra ingredient I added was bell pepper. Chopped it up and added it to the onion and beef mixture before adding everything else. Oh and I also added pinto beans along with the kidney beans. This is my go to recipe for chili now!
Love it! Came out just perfet.
Simply delicious. I didn’t have beef broth, so I used vegetable broth. I followed the recipe exactly otherwise.
I used venison burger instead
Thank you so much for the recipe. It’s delicious.
The recipe was very easy to follow.
My grandson loved this he ate 5 bowls through out the evening
So easy, so good, and only one pot necessary
Easy to follow and delicious
Make this for our family get together the only think I did different when I doubled the recipe was instead of added 2 packages of ground beef I used a package of Italian hot sausage it was really good.
I am not great at cooking, but I decided to try the recipe and it came out perfectly. Super easy and hit the spot.
Very simple to make. I usually make my own version, but decided to try this out. It’s was surprisingly very good. I think I’ll use it from now on. My wife actually liked it better than mine. There is only 2 of us and it’s perfect for a couple of meals. The only thing I added for me was some diced onions and a little diced jalapeños on top. It was perfect if you like a little more spice than most
Very good
I have this recipe saved for good reason! Very tasty and it’s easy to tweak for taste.
Hey this recipe sounds great! Could I make it in the crockpot?
I just made this in the crock pot and it came out great 😊 just cook the ground meat and onion first then drain and add to all other ingredients in the pot. I put it on low for a couple hours or you can put it on high for an hour and it is delicious 😋
Best chili recipe I’ve ever made. I had all of the ingredients on hand. Threw in a 1/4 cup of frozen diced pepper. Left out the cayenne as I prefer less heat. Just enough for 2 person household. Thank you for sharing this.
I cook a great deal and this chili recipe is the BEST. I have never commented on a recipe until now, but because it was SO good, I felt I must say something. What surprised me most, was that I followed the recipe exactly and the seasoning proportions were perfect. Often, that is not the case. The only thing different is that I used my home-canned tomatoes instead of paste. I recommend this recipe to everyone and I am printing it off to keep in my recipe files.
I rarely we’ve comments about recipes! This was outstanding! 100% the best chili! I canal throughout all other chili recipes I finally found some thing I love! Thank you so much for creating this
I’m just been an ordinary cook but now I have the time to be a little more creative the chili turned out great family enjoyed it I liked the directions the pictures easy to follow indirect I don’t like improvising thank you
This recipe is great as is. I have made a couple adjustments to experiment and it also turned out great! For those who might like to try…
omit the sugar, I did a very small sprinkle of cayenne, add a dash of cinnamon (adds a “warmth” that I appreciate on cold days) , 1 can kidney beans, 1 can of pinto, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (my “secret ingredient” for chili!…adds a great depth of flavor). Served with tortilla chips. Enjoy and happy cooking!
I also added about a cup of water.
Wow this chilli recipe is so simple yet delicious. I followed this recipe but substituted the ground beef for lean ground lamb from New Zealand and used a Vidalia onion. I let it simmer for an hour to develop a rich broth and served it with fresh baguettes. We finished the pot and my husband asked me to make it again tomorrow.
Delicious! I made it for my family and it was a huge hit! Would make it again
Love this chili recipe. Made it the way you described and it tastes delicious. I usually keep all the ingredients in my cabinet just so I’m a mood for chili just go buy the beef. Thanks!!
Loved it! Will maybe use a little less sugar next time.
Can you use chicken broth instead of beef?
Yes! I used because thats all I had in the freezer (I make the broth myself from the carcass of a store bought roasted chicken).
It tasted great!!! Great recipe!!! Just like moms!!
I did 🤷🏾♀️ Tasted great
For what it’s worth, my husband made this with chicken broth and it was good.
That was exactly my question, since I have a ton of chicken broth and no beef broth handy! Thank you so much for the comment!
My family and I love this recipe and we love cayenne, even the kids but I cook with it a lot so we leave it in. I also add diced up belle peppers in ours😋
This has become my go to for chili. This ticks all the boxes and I’ve had rave reviews from the family.
Too much cumin, assuming it is a typo. Wish i read the comments before! Otherwise would have been perfect. I also added green pepper and corn 😊
I stopped eating Flour and Sugar 8 weeks ago. I made this chili minus the sugar and it is amazing!! Just the right amount of seasoning. It is fast and delicious! Something I can meal prep for the week and not get burned out on it. 5 Stars for taste and easy prep!!
I make this and then put it in the Instant Pot and select the chili button to let it all pressurize together.
Great recipe I made a few tweaks to my liking and added hot sausage for the kick!
Did you do the sausage in place of hamburger, or with?
loved it!!!Quick and easy
How many person does it series
The best. My family enjoys whenever I make it.
I left out the sugar and used Rotel instead of diced tomatoes. The recipe is excellent.
I made the recipe in less than half an hour and my husband and me loved it. It was better than using the pre measured envelopes.
Curious, can you do this in a crockpot? if so, what changes would you make?
Excellent recipe… I substituted 50/50 chili powder with ancho chili powder. Absolutely fantastic, I think next time I’ll cut a bit of the sugar out. The ancho gives that unique smoky flavor.
It is wonderful. I have to hold back a little. This is my first Chilli. I am so pleased it turned out well. sweet and tangy and healthy. Thank you.
Best Chili Recipe for sure! So simple yet hearty and filling! My Family loves it! Thank you for sharing!!
Followed the exact recipe and it was good but much too sweet so will probably make again without the sugar, or at least way less of it.
Very nice recipe! Followed it pretty closely – and was very good
my take is that brown sugar is always better for complexity than white sugar. has a deeper flavor. so I subbed that. but thats it!
I just made this earlier this afternoon and let it sit on the simmer for a couple hours. I just had my first bowl – yum!!! I didn’t put in cayenne pepper due to young girls at home. I put in a 6oz can on tomato paste (for the tomato sauce and paste), but didn’t add any extra water. Otherwise, I followed everything exactly. SO good! I can taste the sweetness which is wonderful. This will be my go-to chili recipe!! Thank you!
This was great! Made some baked potatoes on the side, and my husband LOVED it! Thank you! Will be saving this recipe!
Best Chili Recipe Ever. The taste is outstanding and the recipe itself is very simple. Truly outstanding.
This was wonderful! I used a little parsley. But thus us so good! I never thought of using beef broth.that was the difference in this and my own recipe. Broth made it so much better.Fantastic. Will make this once a week enough for left overs.yeah left overs!!!!
I have made many different chili recipes over the years and my husband & I love this one the best!
Skip the sugar. I’ve been trying to counteract the sweetness with vinegar and lemon juice. Still too sweet for me. It has heat, but still too sweet. Wish I didn’t add sugar till I tasted it.
I just read a trick to add 1/2 tsp of baking soda at the end. It cuts down on the acidity of the tomatoes. Sugar is used for that but can alter the taste. The sauce will bubble when you add it. Stir until the bubbling stops. Hope this helps
I added the sugar after I tasted it. I only added 1 tablespoon.
I love this recipe! I have made it a few times. I don’t like cumin and don’t keep that on hand, but it is easy enough to omit and still tastes wonderful! I invited my mother and her sister over to enjoy and they raved over it. Just a great recipe.
Probably the best chili I’ve ever had. I’m my own worst critic but this right here hit the spot! I don’t really measure my spices so I can’t say much on tweaking it. I did add less cayenne though, that’s it! Made some homemade cornbread on the side and everyone’s impressed !
Made this tonight and double it some. So good. Glad I came across this recipe. Will definitely be making it again.
This is the best chili recipe! It is so easy to make, and the flavour is fantastic. Pair with a warm cheesy muffin and top the chilli with grated cheddar cheese for an extra touch! Yum
Best chili I’ve ever made. I used deer meat and added a can of chili beans. Won’t make it any other way from now on (unless I don’t have deer meat on hand). Trust me, you will love your pot of chili😋
Kelly, good question and I was thinking the same thing. I browned the meat separate so I could drain it then mixed it with the browned onions/garlic later. Turned out great!
Love this recipe. I leave out the sugar, use a serrano pepper chopped and cooked with the onion for extra heat. We always double it because it’s so good!
Was planning to make this today but wanted to double check on the instructions. Am I not supposed to drain after cooking the ground beef?
I drained all but a tbsp from ground beef drippings as mine was 80/20-I added green bell pepper, rotel tomatoes with habanero, tsp of cocoa, 1/2 cup of beer and omitted the cayenne (plenty of heat already) and this was amazing…new favorite chili recipe!!!
Awesome!!! Funny, we made it the same time! I had justtttttt replied to you! 😃
I used 2lbs and it was perfect
Did u double the spices too
is 1 lb of meat enough ?? Want leftovers
I doubled the hamburger and used 2 cans of mixed beans. The best chili I have ever made.
I always like to add more meat because I just like more meat in mine. I do this with other ground beef dishes as well.
I doubled the recipe and my family gobbled it up! Still no left overs ;(
Yup! I always use 1 lb and make less or more using broth
I dbl recipe, adding two pounds plus a bit extra.
My family love it! I just lessened the cumin and chili and still came out great! Thanks for sharing!
Just tried this recipe for the first time! It was a HIT with my family!! Thank you for whomever placed this recipe. Looking forward to making this chili again!! Thanks
So glad this recipe was posted. And so grateful someone took the time to share such a wonderful and awesome recipe. Thank you <3
Amazing! Perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out so delicious
I just made this recipe for the third time, but this time I doubled the recipe because my husband wanted more leftovers because it is so good. I follow the recipe exactly except I add more beef broth on the double batch (a box of beef broth is 4 cups and it does not change the taste by adding a bit more). I am 68 and have been making chili for 50 years… And this is the best!!
This is my second time making this recipe and it is still good I leave out the cayenne pepper because I also have little ones once they get their both filled. My husband and I sneak a little cayenne pepper in the pot our kids don’t eat that much and they usually don’t like leftovers😁
Excellent! I left out the sugar and cayenne pepper and it was wonderful. Best recipe I’ve found.
Amazing recipe!! I modify it a little. I add a can of corn and black beans and extra ground beef . Even better!!!
Good but way too sweet. I think half the sugar would have been ok
Great recipe, although I didn’t add the extra sugar, I did sneak in a green pepper! Gotta get the veggies in. I also made the cornbread to complete the meal although I found it a little too sweet. Grandson loved it though. All around, great recipes. Thanks
Tried this tonight and my family loved it!! Just had to leave out the beans, but not my choice!! Lol. Will definitely be making this again.
So good, I always do two different type of beans and add a little more cumin and chili powder. Love it made twice this week, had to double the recipe this time.
Excellent but easy and quick. We are “spice wimps” so I cut back the chili powder by 1/2 tsp and deleted the cayenne pepper. Served it with shredded cheddar, sour cream, and corn bread. Great Sunday night dinner with enough left for tomorrow!
Delicious! I added some chopped green and red pepper! So yummy! Thanks for sharing!
This chili is delicious!!! I enjoy making it so much. Such a comfort dish.
Wow. I haven’t even sat down to eat it for dinner yet and it’s already delicious. I think next time I’ll omit the salt since all the ingredients contain plenty of sodium. And based on the comments, I only did 1 tablespoon of cumin.
Too much garlic and sugar for my own taste, and perhaps too much cumin. I used crushed tomatoes instead of petite because that’s what i had already. If i cut the garlic in half and eliminated the sugar, perhaps entirely, then i think my family would love it.
A classic chilly that
Reminded me of my childhood.
I wouldn’t change a thing,
Thanks!
I used pinto beans because I husband grew up on pinto beans. I enjoy kidneys beans. I loved this recipe!! It is my new favorite chili recipe.
This was so good! I tripled the amount of meat and doubled the rest of the ingredients. Friends and fam enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing!
I made some yesterday and it was delicious 😋 and homemade cornbread 😋 yummy yummy my first time and it was durn good
Great recipe, though I did tweak a few things here n’ there after making it a couple times. Bacon grease instead of olive oil, half n’ half beef/pork, cut down on the cumin, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and a half bar of very dark chocolate to cut through some of the sweetness. I also sautéed the tomato paste beforehand and let it caramelize with some of the spices before adding the onions and meats. Made a BIG difference in the finished product.
I made it today. Used 2lbs ground beef and added 1 green bell pepper. Will definitely be making it again. My husband really liked it too.
The recipe was really easy to follow. Since I’m not such a great cook , I prepare the meals and my Chef husband comes behind me and tweaks it. I would make it again. At the time of this past he hadn’t made it to the kitchen yet so I can’t share what he did.
.I added 1/2 of a chopped red pepper to give it a little more sweetness and texture
Great easy recipe! I did cut back on the chili powder and cumin. I used low salt beef broth and did not add any salt.
Amanda, thanks for the great instructions, especially the cooking times which I found to be right on. I think the sugar is key to balance the strong flavor of the chili powder and the cumin. I used light brown sugar.
LOVE this recipe. We make it at least once a month!
Obsulutely fantastic!! The recipe allows you to play around with things a little. Added more beef to mine, came out extrodinary!! Definitely a keeper!!
Loved this chili.
This chili is oh so Delicioso I add a couple jalapeños to give it a little more flavor.
I really love chili i tweaked it a bit,I added 1/2 pounds of ground pork,I also added 1 /2 lb of cubed beef and 1/2 lb of cubed pork.My family loved it.Also i like using red and white beans just for color
This is the best chili. Great recipe
How many cups does this make total?
Great recipe. I added green peppers as well as fresh ripe tomatoes from our garden. No sugar and no salt just fresh raw veggies and a little bit of Katsup. It was amazing!
I’ve been searching for a great chili recipe and this is it. I made it tonight and loved it. I like green pepper in chili so I sauteed a chopped up pepper then added onion, etc. I only used 1 tbsp. of cumin as I wasn’t sure I like it. This is a recipe I’ll be making often throughout the winter.
this recipe is delicious!!! i halfed the cumin and left out the sugar. SO GOOD. i grew up with 11 siblings so we ate chili almost weekly because it was easier for my mom to make and feed us all.
needed a recipe to now use in my adult life. will keep this one forever.
can’t star since I haven’t made it yet, but I’m curious if cayenne is REALLY that spicy ? I would like to try it exactly but worry about comments concerning spiciness though it is only 1/4 teaspoon. that seems like such a small amount to me. I haven’t bought the cayenne yet and will skip if suggested that it will make my chili too hot. I eat medium spicy food if I’m asked preference at a restaurant.
I made it exactly as it is & gotta say it was delicious! I’m not normally a Cumin fan but after simmering for 2 hours, all the flavors worked beautifully together! I added the 1/4 tspn of cayenne and it wasn’t very hot, just like mild wings – I would say that children probably would notice it more.
Really, really good chili and easy to make!
I just finished making this chili! I’ve been searching for a good chili, and this one does not disappoint! It’s fantastic! I didn’t use Cayenne, but it’s delicious even without it!
Great recipe although after reading the comments, I made a few modifications. I used 1.5 lbs of ground sirloin and sautéed a chopped bell pepper with the onion. I cut the cumin to 1 tbsp. and the sugar to 2 1/2 tsp. (2 tbsp. of sugar seemed like a lot). I also added a dash of paprika. It was delicious! Next time, I will reduce the salt to 1 tsp. if I don’t use low sodium beef broth and I may add green hatch chilies. This is a great basic chili recipe and easy to tweak to your liking.
This was so delicious! I added a tablespoon of coco semi-sweet powder. It’s my secret ingredient!
Delicious chili recipe! Perfect for football Sunday! Topped with sour cream and shredded cheese! Thank you!
Perfect, simple and delicious.
Wonderful flavor! I never used a recipe, but found this and followed it exactly, except for adding several minced garlic cloves. We love garlic. I will be making it this way from now on. Thank you.
This is fantastic! I used a 28 oz can of San Marzino tomatoes and dry red beans instead of cans. Used vegetable broth (all I had on hand) and then added an small can of regular tomato sauce for additional liquid to help cook off the beans. Also threw in a diced bell pepper and used 1/2 an extra onion and some chopped garlic (3 cloves). Omitted the garlic powder but kept true to the other spices including their measurements, I may have eyeballed them tomato paste though. Superb and I will use this as my new go to!
Way too much cumin! Trying to add other stuff to even it out a bit, but I think this is a lost cause and will end up in the garbage. I checked other recipes and see only 2 teaspoons, so I wonder if this is a typo?
1st time making it was today and it is delicious
Hi Amanda, I’m also an RD. This was definitely the best chili recipe that I’ve ever made. Thank you so much….great job!
Love this chili! So easy to make and so yummy! Thanks for sharing😊
WOW!!! Best Chili recipe so far, it will be the only recipe I use for now on!! Flavors were amazing. MAKE SURE YOU DOUBLE THIS RECIPE you will definitely want leftovers:)
I doubled the recipe this time because I didn’t have any leftovers last time! This is the best chili recipe EVER! I plan on adding a can of refried beans to my leftovers to use on hotdogs this weekend! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Quick and easy recipe! Flavor is amazing. I’m just missing corn bread.
Recipe was easy and delicious I used ground turkey instead of beef. Definitely will be making again.
Awesome chili! We used vegan beef and it was still the best!! The name does NOT lie. Thanks for the great recipe.
Absolutely delicious!! I have tried lots of difference recipes for chili this is the best one! I added some red wine too ! Will definitely be making again!
I make chili sometimes for my wife. This receipt is the simplest I’ve ever made and the best.
Thanks from Japan!
This Chili Rocks!
Best Recipe I ever made!
Made this chili tonight and it was soooo good! I substitutes honey for the sugar and added diced mushrooms and celery.
Was great! I addes fresh green chilis to it for anadded kick and skipped the cayenne.
I did the exact same thing! Also added ground deer. It’s in the crockpot now.
This Chili recipe is delicious!! 😋 I added some canned green chilies because we love them, but your recipe is really the best!! Thank you for posting it!
This was just amazing !!!! I skipped the Cayenne but added red pepper flakes I also shared with all my friends and family thank you for this it’s so easy and good made some baked grilled cheese to go along with it
I have made this recipe….. many times… sometimes I have added a can of black beans as well, drained of course, and a can of rotel tomatoes with green pepper…… just a yummy start to a wonderful afternoon!!!
This recipe isn’t for me. The chili is too sweet, as opposed to savory. Too heavy on the chili powder as well, just for my taste.
This is truly delicious. My boyfriend likes heat and I prefer mild. Alterations I made: used Rotel instead of diced tomatoes, added 1 thinly diced jalapeno, added chili beans,used the whole small can of tomato paste, and added worcestershire to the ground beef. Kept all other seasonings and beef broth the same, but omitted the cayenne. He can sprinkle that into his or use hot sauce. Thank you for this wonderful, easily adjustable recipe!
Waaaaay to much cumin for my taste and I even cut the amount in half. I’m wondering if it’s supposed to be teaspoons instead of tablespoons. Next time I will make this with a lot less cumin and I think it will be really good that way.
I wish I would’ve see this comment before I made it. I agree with the too much cumin!! Every other recipe I’ve looked at only calls for 2 teaspoons, not tablespoons! Trying to fix the best that I can, but I feel like this was just a total waste!
Best Chili ever! We love the flavor.
Just made this tonight and used 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili seasoning instead of the cayenne (I was out) and it turned out superb!! It’s a keeper for sure!!
Delicious, added a little less cumin and an extra can of beans , also 15 oz.can of crushed tomatoes instead of 8 oz of tomato sauce. Served with sour cream and shredded cheddar . My husband loved it !
Yes! I did the exact same thing! Super delicious
Absolutely phenomenal recipe. Too much cumin for me, will cut in half, but I thought the heat with this was amazing. Will double it next time. Also, want to try this with an Italian sausage. Awesome job!
Hi Bonnie- Can you tell me about how much this recipe makes in cups or what size pot? I’m trying to serve samples to a large crowd so I wont be using a whole 1/6th of the recipe to each person.. only about 2 oz each so I need increase the ratio enough but not over too much. Thanks !
I will try less cumin next time. Delicious.
Do you drain the hamburger meat?
I’m not sure if I commented before, but, either way, I’ve made a lot of different chilis over the years. I’m sticking with this one. It’s perfect
Has anyone tried making this with a crockpot? slow cooker?
I skipped the cayenne but added come diced canned jalapeños, another can of beans (pinto), and extra minced garlic. I went overboard on the jalapeños so it was a little too spicy, but served with sour cream, shredded cheddar, and corn chips, so that helped cut it. Was delicious and very easy!
In the process of making this for the first time and I’m pretty impressed so far.. and I’m a staunch southwest black bean and corn chili kind of missus.. taste check yielded a “bullseye” reaction.. and it smells *exactly like what classic chili is supposed to smell like. I used ground beef, which I cooked and drained before adding, because that’s what the pantry had to offer, and fresh tomatoes from the yard, because fresh tomatoes from the yard. Cooking a bit longer for a thicker sauce.. will update my response and rating once we’ve tasted.
Update: awarded the extra star for top notch flavor. Glad I skipped the first few chili recipes I found and went with this one lol Bravo!
GREAT RECIPE! My boys loved it, snd they are very picky eaters.
I loved it not only because it was absolutely delicious but so so so easy to make and with very simple ingredients.
I will save this recipe with my other treasure recipes s add nd I will be making it again and again. Thank you for sharing it with us!
What Chilli powder do you use as I put 2 tblspn of the one I have and my mouth is on fire? I cannot serve this to my kiddo
Tried this recipe out today and it was perfect! added mushrooms. Thank you for the recipe!
Has anyone made thus in the crockpot?
I generally always make mine in the crockpot. I brown my ground beef & onions on the stove first. I throw everything in the crockpot, give it a good mix, set it on low & walk away. My favorite type of meal 😉. Depending on how hot your crockpot runs you may need to switch it to keep warm to avoid it being dry or pasty.
This is a great family chili recipe! I was planning a n going quick and easy with a packet and didn’t have one, but had all of these ingredients in my cupboard and is was just as easy and so much better! And without the cayenne the spice level was perfect for everyone.
This is my first time making chili and ummmm SO GLAD I CHOSE THIS RECIPE!! We had to double everything since it wad for a larger group of people but we all love it! Ingredients and measurements on pointe!
Best chili recipe ever- my new go-to. I happened to have some fire-roasted Hatch Chilies and added one for a touch of heat- awesome! I will always come back to this recipe!
This has been my go to recipe for a year or so because it is so easy and delicious. We just love beans so I add a can of dark kidney, light kidney, pinto beans, and black beans. Sometimes I had diced green chiles too. Everybody LOVES it including the kids. We serve with with shredded cheddar and sour cream on top. Perfection!
Really good and super easy!!
Absolutely delicious!! A family favorite FOR SURE!!
My entire family down to my 1 year old son loves this chili. I only substitute ground chicken and chicken bouillon, because that’s my preference and what I keep in my pantry. I skip the cayenne for the kids tooMy husband loves when I add green pepper too. I make this recipe once a month and it is a family favorite.
everyone who ate it said it was the best chili they every had!!!
I just made this for the second time. Delish and easy. I added fresh chopped jalapeños, organic Saigon cinnamon , nutmeg and cocoa…. absolutely amazing! Bravo!
Has anyone added corn to this recipe? If so how much?
I added fresh sweet corn. A cup and half or so. I like to eyeball just about everything! Ha but it turned out great!
Yes about a cup of corn ND it’s AMAZING
I added about a cup of sweet corn and it was delicious!
I’ve made this recipe before. The family loves it but this time I didn’t add the tomato sauce. We love it even more.
Anybody try this chili recipe in a pressure cooker?
I have! This is a great base, but over time, I’ve adapted to my family taste, but basically you can do everything the same, except increase the stock to 3 cups (I also add an extra can of beans). Instead of simmering, pressure cook for 30 minutes and do a quick release 😉 my family loves it!
This is so good. Will be making again for chili dogs.
First time making chili and this recipe was SO easy and delish. I did make changes but the base for this chili is spot on. I used only 1tablespoon of cumin and used ground chicken with chicken broth. But it turned out great. Served it with rice, corn, cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips. Family liked it so much I made a second batch a few days later. Thanks for this awesome recipe. Will check out more on your site.
Maybe try large mushrooms and sear them for a while to get crispy, or use impossible meat it’s a non meat alternative sold at most grocery stores a tad pricey. Lastly you could use lentils and simmer it with no top to let all the moisture leave.
Could you make this without the meat and add a 2nd can of beans and it be good as a vegetarian chili? I do not like all the vegetarian chili recipes with bell peppers, corn, squash, carrots, etc that I have seen. Also veggie crumbles turn into mush in chili recipes so you loose the texture. Your thoughts, please. I have been looking fir a bean chili recipe but there isn’t one. So what do you think about using your recipe minus meat add more beans like pinto or black bean and Kidney? Thank you for your help. Joli
That should work
I think it would be awesome , give it a try and let us know. I haven’t made it yet but I am at the store and pulled up the recipe so I can make sure I don’t forget anything..
If you don’t mind another suggestion, see if you can find Impossible Burger ground “meat”. It behaves exactly like ground beef and is perfect for a recipe like this. I am very much NOT a vegetarian and we still cook this stuff at home all the time. I’ve used it for burgers, chili, shepherd’s pie, basically anything that wants ground beef. The taste isn’t EXACTLY the same as true beef, but it’s by far the best substitute I’ve found and the only one that I actually like.
I think a mix of beans would make a great vegetarian chili. I sometimes add shredded carrot to cut the acidity of the tomatoes instead of sugar. I think black beans and sweet potato would be delicious too.
Good question… I have never tried it myself but I bet with near certainty that you could use tempeh or some other type of textured vegetable protein.
I’ve made it as a vegetarian chili and just added another can of beans (chili beans or white beans work well) and some corn. That made it hearty without a bunch of added veggies (which I also don’t prefer in chili).
I don’t see why not! That sounds so good maybe I’ll do that tonight and omit the meat!!
Everything else is vegetarian.
If the sauce gets a bit thick from the extra drained can of beans, just add a tbsp of water at a time to thicken that bad boy up!
Great base recipe! We like our chili a little spicy so I make it as written except I completely omit the sugar (added it the first time I made this and was weirded out by the sweetness) and then add some Crystal’s garlic hot sauce to taste. Made it with cornbread and the kids love it!
My boyfriend and I made this recipe last night for supper. We included the cayenne pepper. I found there was a bit to much cayenne pepper, he found there was just enough. It was a really easy, and tasty recipe. Highly recommend 🙂 we are even keeping a copy of the recipe for another time.
Just made this chili recipe… damn good chili… This one went to the recipe box for further use…
This is a go-to for me and my husband. I do add a container of El Pinto Hatch green chillies to it. It gives a good heat but is not overbearing. I also had some homemade smoked bacon ends I added. Delicious!
How do I figure out how much a serving size is? I’m guessing 8-12 oz, but can anyone tell me?
It says a 1/6th, so you might just have to divide it into 6 bowls to find out?
Don’t worry about all that, you’re going to need plenty of extra servings with chili.
It says it serves 6
I come back to this recipe again and again! It is chili perfection!! Even my 1 year old is a fan!
I added sauteed green and red peppers as well as freshly chopped garlic to the onion, oh so good! Will definitely make again!
This is by far the best chili recipe I have tried. I get rave revues whenever I serve it! I don’t like too much ‘heat’ so I skip the cayenne pepper and I substitute granulated sugar with brown sugar.
My family loves this chili recipe. For the kids, I leave out the cayenne but for me and hubs, I use the habanero petite diced tomatoes and lots of cayenne. So spicy and so damn delicious.
Flavor packed and utterly delicious. This is a simple and straightforward recipe.
Delicious! My small changes were that I halved the sugar, added some bacon, deglazed the pan with wine after sauteing everything, and added some chard for more veggies. Such great flavor!
This was the best ever recipe for chili. I’m glad I found this site. Looking forward to more gteat meals.
So easy, tastes great. We made it plant-based with a ground beef substitute, and left out the cayenne pepper like the author suggested for kiddos. Took about 5 minutes to put together and got dinner simmering before my wife got home. Happy family, happy life. 🙂
I have been in the hunt for a good chili recipe and HALLELUJAH, this is it. The perfect ratio of meat, beans, and liquid. Consistent every single time. I will NEVER make another chili recipe than this!
Wow!!! This truly is the best chili recipe I have ever tasted! 😋 follow to the tee and it comes out perfect every time!!! Thank you for sharing❤️
This Chili was excellent! My husband has made this twice, doubling the recipe the second time and freezing after dishes for family. Everyone loves it.
Easy and delicious (my 8 year old enjoyed helping me make it! )
I made today ( 07/20/2021 ) it was really good the only change I made to the recipe was I didn’t drain the beans the juice from the beans give it a more red color and flavor and I didn’t add the salt
Honestly best chili ever and it was a quick recipe, no simmering for hours, and no need to wait until the next day for it to taste good.
Made this as the first chili in 15 years because my wife doesn’t like chili. I loved it, my daughter loved it and took most of the leftovers home with. Thank you.
Love this recipe but am I the only one that finds it pretty spicy? I don’t even add the cayenne. Just curious! Lol
This recipe is amazing. My husband commited that it was the best recipe for chili I have tried so far. I was making enchiladas with the chili. It is great both ways. The only change I did was adding the whole 15 oz can of tomato sauce so it did not go to waste. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.
Looked for a five star chili recipe to try and found it. Love it. Thank you for sharing. This will be my go to recipe from now on.
This recipe is my go to for Chili. I can’t have spicy food, so I use about 1/2 of the spices and its still delicious to my family and friends. I even add corn and mushrooms. Love this recipe. Thank you!
Me and my dad made this for some quick bonding time in the kitchen. We double the recipe to share with the family and it turned out so good. We didn’t have tomato paste, so we substituted ketchup in, and it worked just fine, although we added less ketchup because of the sweetness aspect. The whole family love it, and we’ll definitely be making it again!! Thanks!
This chilli is so flavorful! This is def my go too. Thank the Lord I liked it bc I doubled the recipe before trying it. I also didn’t have chilli powder and just used paprika and the chilli was still delicious
I like to make all kinds of different chili, but today wanted to make it like my mom used to for my late brother’s birthday, in honor of his standard request. So delicious!!! Will make it again as is, and also with variations.
This came out Amazing!!! I also added black beans, and its delicious!!! Although for my personal taste i think the cumin is a bit overpowering. But my husband loves it! This recipe makes so much too! Cant wait to eat it again tomorrow for lunch!!
I’ve been making this chili exclusively since 2019. I like my chili on the spicier side so I include the cayenne and use spicy Italian sausage in place of ground beef. I follow the recipe exactly and add sharp cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, sliced green onions on top, and saltine crackers and this is absolutely the ‘best classic chili’. This is not only the tastiest chili I have made but also the easiest! Cook the onions and beef, add the spices, throw in literally all remaining ingredients, simmer for 20 minutes, and an amazing meal is ready to eat. YUM.
I, too, thought there might be too much seasonings but I followed the recipe to a T with the addition of 1-1/2 green and red peppers and it was amazing!!! This recipe is going in the recipe box!
Have been making chili for years and this is by far the best and easiest recipe ever. I will be using this recipe from now on. Thank you for sharing a great recipe!
My first time making this chili and my family loved it. I added Italian sausage and it was awesome. This is my go to chili and I’ll make it again and again. Thank you
Great basic recipe. I use it as a starter and then dial it up anyway I feel like it. I’ll double it and use fire roasted tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, hot pork sausage, a little smoke paprika, celery salt, obviously extra cumin and chili powder, some chopped celery and carrots, light and dark kidney beans, black beans, maybe some corn, chorizo, mesquite smoke what ever I feel at the moment. Have fun with it, easy to make, easier to make even greater if you want to!
This recipe is delicious. I had to make a few modifications with using white kidney beans instead of red, I used ground pork instead of beef, I put a tablespoon of brown sugar instead of white and for some colour I added a handful of green peas, chopped red pepper and mushrooms. We topped the chilli with grated cheese and sour cream. I would be happy to make this again to serve to guests. Thanks !
I made this exactly as written. EXCELLENT Chili Recipe which I will use from now on!
Made this today (6/20/21) and it was absolutely delicious. Used crushed tomatoes since I had that on hand, added freshly grated garlic and some additional spices to my own taste (cocoa powder, cinnamon, smoked paprika, ancho chili powder – basically dumped anything I thought sounded good). Highly recommended! Served it with Fritos, sour cream, cheese, hot sauce. Looking forward to making a vegetarian version as well.
Even with the extra the chili is way too hot for me or my grandkids. Wish I knew how to save it.
add a can of tomatoes if it’s too hot. I also serve over pasta.
Well, you could add more sugar. That is how the heat of peppers is rated – they keep adding sugar until the heat is gone. The more sugar, the hotter the pepper.
correction, you did not make this recipe today
So… you really didn’t make this recipe then 🤪
I love it!!! Thanks for the seasoning tips! I add lime juice and cinnamon to mine but I think I’ll try this out.
As an experimental chili cooker try brown sugar in place of the white sugar.
This was wonderful! It was easy to make, fast, and my family loved it! I didn’t use the cayenne, and it was still very flavorful. Thank you!
Made it today 6/17/21 it was one of best recipe for chili it was was delicious. ❤
Love this recipe. I used beyond meat ground and added some fresh garlic with the onions and an extra can of beans and it is delish.
It is raining here in south Florida. I just made this for dinner and it is extremely good. I love things on the spicy side so I added a little extra cayenne pepper. Also, I left out the sugar. Paired it with saltines and cheese. I’ve had two bowls already and the husband isn’t home from work yet. Definitely saving this recipe!
This recipe has a great balance of the classic flavors. It cooks up quickly and just gets better with reheating. Thank you for sharing!
Delish! I added 2 fresh garlic cloves minced.
The best chili I’ve tasted
Fantastic chili! I am making this for the second time in the last month. The only thing I did different was to add a green bell pepper. My wife loves them.
Love it!! Probably going to use this recipe for the resr of my life lol
This might just be the best chili I have ever made! Thank you. I substituted Beyond Burger for the ground beef and added one chopped sweet potato, because I had it. I am delighted with the results!
I made this tonight as written and it was delicious. It did not say anything about draining the grease from the hamburger but I did. I did not add the cayenne pepper but it had plenty of flavor. Will make again!!!
Best Chili I’ve had for a quick recipe. Instead of Cayenne I used chopped jalapeno and was fantastic
Been making different chili recipes for over 30 years and this is the best darn recipe !! Did not add cayenne and still had a little kick that was just perfect for tummy’s that can’t take spicy food anymore. Also used 1/2 the sugar. Other than that I decided to follow the recipe exactly to see how it was the first go around , I plan to make it again and not change a thing other than half the sugar was it for me, no other add ins are necessary. Had shredded cheddar cheese and large scoop corn chips with it. My husband and my daughter both agreed, best chili ever!
This was amazing! I substituted two cloves of minced garlic (which I added to finish the onions) and halved the garlic powder.
Everyone who ate the chili asked me for the recipe!
I have never had homemade chili. Decided to give it a try. I did put in the cayenne but that’s because I love spice. It wasn’t spicy at all compared to what I’m used to. But it did give it a nice amount of heat with the sweet. Instead of beef I used turkey. I also forgot the tomato sauce so I just added a bit of tomato paste with water. It was absolutely delicious! I had been snacking beforehand and thought I wouldn’t eat the small bowl I served myself but I did. Will definitely try this recipe again.
Hey there, this recipe looks amazing! My husband has been asking me to make chilli and I’m glad I found this one.
Would I be able to make this in my Instant Pot? If anyone has, if you could please let me know that would be great.
Thanks!
Yes put it in instant pot for 20 minutes turned out great.
Absolutely delicious, thank you for this wonderful recipe!
Best chili recipe that I have tried. Great flavor!
My family loved this chili! Full of flavor!
Delicious! Easy and followed recipe. I used one and a half pound of 80/20 ground beef and used 8 ounces of tomato puree instead of the sauce. Thank you. It’s our new favorite for chili. We’ll have to double recipe for next time so we will have enough leftovers
So amazing just a little sweet with a slight burn in the back of the throat. 😍 My goto chili recipe from now on!
Wow, absolutely delicious! I added some franks (powered form) and Sriracha for a kick. By far, the best I’ve tasted.
Super balanced really easy chili recipe. Have made many times and will probably make it hundreds more!
My go to chili. Thanks for sharing. I did substitute chicken broth cause I ran out of the beef broth and I added a half of a can of rotel. Delicious!!!
I doubled the beans, used chuck roast instead of hamburger and added less broth. I cooked the meat first in a crock pot with garlic and onion for 8 hours, then added the rest and cooked for 4 additional hours. My favorite recipe by far. I need to put this one in a cookbook!!
Hi!
What kind of tomato sauce did you use? Asking, located in the Netherlands. Thanks! Looks delish btw!
I would think that most any generic canned tomato sauce would work (make sure it’s only an 8 ounce can(about 250 grams) …
tomato paste is only 2 tablespoons (30ml?), so use something that can be resealed and refrigerated for later use (think tube tomato paste) …
as for the actual tomatoes themselves, use a 400 gram (15-16 ounce) can, they come in a variety of flavors now – chili ready (with green chilies added) … fire roasted … or plain canned diced tomatoes …
hope this helps
I was skeptical because every website claims theirs is “the best,” but this one really lives up. I made the recipe both with and without the cayenne so the people who like spice can have it and those who don’t don’t! I also made a vegetarian version and used lentils in place of the ground beef and vegetable broth. All were fantasic
WOW. Just made this today (5/14/21) and it’s the BEST beef chili I have ever made and so simple. I followed the recipe as written (left out the cayenne) and it is DELICIOUS. Definitely my go to chili recipe from now on. Next time I’m going to try chicken and chicken stock. My wife and kids love this chili. Tony
Why would you ever put sugar in chili? sugar is poison!!!
The sugar is to cut the acidity. I couldn’t even taste the sugar. Best chili I’ve ever had!
Sugar is your friend in small doses..:)…..plus, a salty dish is exalted with a touch of sugar! Just like my Grandma Caprio’s Sunday Pasta Sauce had a tsp. of sugar, to tantalize the tastebuds! If it was a cup, you’d have an argument! Perhaps, don’t knock it till you tried it..much <3 to you sir
Everyone in my family enjoyed it, even my boy who doesn’t usually love chili.
Dials down the acid. Just a pinch goes a long way, you wont even taste it. Good for your spaghetti sauce too.
Sugar, like salt, often helps to bring out flavor in vegetables and spices! (Brown sugar in pasta sauce is a GAME CHANGER!)
I avoid added sugars in processed food, and in cooking I’ll often substitute agave or honey for white sugar.
I tried honey in this recipe and it was amazing!
Chris, Sugar is in everything! Have you ever read the labels on canned goods?
I used honey instead….worked really well.
It isn’t poison in moderation!! Awesome chili!
We made this and I thought it seemed like too many seasonings and I hadn’t ever used broth in my chili. However, this is forever my go-to. Thanks!
Yummy recipe, a little on the sweet side with the tomato sauce and paste, so I skipped the sugar. But I will definitely make it again!
This recipe is a godsend and I have used it many many times. I quadrupled the recipe and froze it for a family reunion meal! Thank you so much!
I use this recipe all the time!! And it’s always a hit!
This time I added a can of corn and a can of black beans to the recipe. I also did not add the tomato sauce and use ground turkey instead of beef. It was my favorite one yet!
My go to recipe! Love it
Amazing taste! I used 600g lean ground beef which is a little more than a pound. Also substituted crushed red pepper for the cayenne and added 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Yum!
We love this chili! I add a lb of hot sausage in addition to the ground beef. Thickens it up a bit but adds another great flavor!
Made this for my picky husband, and he loved it!!! Added the white chili beans and it came out Awesome!!!
This recipe, although good, is too tomatoie. What tomato ingredient would be best to leave out or is there something that could be added to counteract that?
that’s what the sugar is for … MANY top chefs in the wold add sugar to their recipes to combat the acid taste of the tomatoes
if the 2 tablespoons aren’t enough increase it by 1 teaspoon at a time until you get the taste you want
(3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon)
I’ve made this about 10x now so figured I’m due to contribute. It’s a great recipe and my wife and picky kids love it when I tell them I’m going to make chili. So here are my additions:
-small can of green chilis
-can of black beans
-can of corn
-Bay leaves, tumeric, paprika, garlic salt
-Tbsp of dijon mustard
-Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar – or Red Wine Vinegar
I’ve also used the impossible meat which tastes great, and nobody will be able to tell the difference. I tried ground lamb once which was good.
I once tried a can of beer, as you’ll see that in some recipes. It’s worth trying – don’t use an IPA.
The ladies in the house don’t like it so spicy, otherwise I’d add the jalapeno’s or some other pepper. Some chipotle peppers might be good for a mild addition.
I usually make it earlier in the afternoon and let it simmer for a couple of hours.
Seve with garlic bread.
EASY …. LOVED IT .
I added a half cup of cut corn and I used ground venison instead of hamburger. This recipe was amazing. Some of the best chili I’ve ever had. I will use this again.
I’ve been making my chili recipe for ever thought I would change it up and found this one. It’s was great, only thing is I did not add sugar, we didn’t missed it at all.
Just to be clear you do not drain the beef correct?
That’s what I was wondering too, but I don’t think so since it’s the 90% lean meat.
Correct
Little spicey
Great, easy recipe. Didnt have beef stock so I subbed with chicken stock, which worked beautifully. Chopped in some celery and bell peppers for extra veggies. I reduced the sugar a little and it was perfect for us. Thank you!
Fantastic. This is the kind of chili I used to get when I was a kid. The sugar, large spice quantities, its all phenomenal.
My modifications were some dashes of hot sauce instead of cayenne pepper, and fire roasted diced tomatoes instead of standard.
This really is the best chili recipe ever! I’m vegan so I use Impossible meat, half a package of Soyrizo, vegan “beef” broth and an additional can of pinto beans. I used to make Guy Fieri’s Dragon Breath Chili which has a ton of ingredients and steps and would take a lot of effort. This recipe taste so much better and it’s so so so easy, thank you for sharing!
This is the best homemade chili I’ve ever made! I never comment or review, but this sincerely deserves one. I followed instructions to the T & it does not need any alterations. What I added at the end was a dollop of sour cream, extra red onions, and shredded cheddar cheese!
Hi, I love your recipe. One suggestion: I noticed that while it’s nice to adjust the recipes for more or less than the default 6 servings, the kcal per serving as well as the other nutrients remain the same as those for 6 servings. I printed out the 12 serving recipe when I noticed this. Is there any way to automatically adjust the nutrition information when you adjust the servings? Thanks.
Amazing.. recipe!!!
I’ve had a lot of chili
In my day….nothing comes close to this one!
Love it…!
Made this tonight. It was SO good!! I used ground turkey and chicken stock (because that’s what I had). I also doubled the beans and tomatoes. A family favorite. Keeping this one for sure!!! Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad I seen your post gonna make for my daughter she is vegan
YEAH! Best chili I’ve ever made or eaten.
Wow. this is good. Didn’t need the sugar. It has a kick but I think this is the easiest, yummiest chili I’ve ever made.
I left out the sugar too. Thought the same thing. Sugar doesn’t belong in chili or spaghetti imo.
This was soo good! This will be my go to chili recipe. It made enough to freeze for chili brats and baked potatos, or whatever else I need it for.. I also made a a vegetarian chili using this recipe for our son.. was a hit!
Love this recipe! I use fresh garlic and add problano peppers diced up
Great chili recipe that I prepared many times. Can use elbow macaroni or rice to accompany. No more store bought chili mix packets needed. Your recipes are terrific. Thank you!
Absolutely amazing. Now our go to chili recipe.
Made with impossible meat and vegetarian beef broth. Incredible! Best chili I’ve ever had. I did skip the sugar and didn’t think it needed it.
Everybit as amazing as the reviews state. The only modification I made was to sub ground turkey and chicken broth or plant based meat and vegetable broth. I promise you nobody is the wiser. We like some spice so I did add jalapeno and double the beans to make it stretch with my big family. Everyone loves it ask for it regularly and do yourself a favor and double the batch so you may get left overs. The first time I made it my 15 yo grandson ate 6 bowls. My 12 yo grandson who eats nothing…had 3 bowls and said its the best chili hes ever had.
Astonishing delicious!!!!
BEST CHILI RECIPE EVER
I’m used to a chili with a few more beans. I’ve made this recipe several time and I always add a second can of beans. Usually white beans. This time I used impossible meat, and subbed chicken broth. I also added hatch chili’s left over from my cornbread batter. Such a great recipe and so versatile.
Thanks for the chili recipe from Toledo, Ohio…will sleep good tonight…Chip
I have used Ree’s recipe up until now, doubling or tripling the spices. But found we were getting dissatisfied. I didn’t quite add all the beef broth, didn’t add any sugar, doubled the recipe, but still only used 1/4tsp cayenne. I did add jalapeño to mine personally. I’m excited to find your site and will be back! Thank you!
I love chili, and have tried many recipes. My husband has never been that crazy for any of them. Until I
Made this chili. He LOVES IT !! Now he is asking all the time to make chili. Great recipe!!
This recipe is amazing! I like to also add a couple of fresh jalapeños and bacon takes it to another level. Thank you for sharing this
Super easy and super yummy! It was a hit, made it with cornbread and it was amazing. Added lots of Frank’s Red Hot and it just upped the delicious factor. Will make again!
It’s on the stove, bubbling away. I left out the sugar, I’m diabetic and don’t like sweet anyway. I used our own canned tomatoes, and poured the beans and liquid in, no rinsing. Also added a can of vegetable broth, as I’m out of beef broth.
Smells delish.
My go-to chili recipe, I modify it with a few more beans, and I don’t like tomato chunks so I swapped those for green peppers. It’s still amazing when I make little tweaks here and there sometimes, I love the seasonings!
Great recipe to start with! We couldn’t resist tinkering a little though. we cooked bacon then used the grease to saute some garlic cloves, small boiler onions, green peppers, and small baby bella mushrooms. The spice combo is great;. Instead of broth, we used powder since our tomatoes were homeade with lots of juice already. We used one can of black beans instead of kidney beans. This recipe will be my starting point for years to come! thanks for sharing!
My family absolutely LOVES this chili recipe! There are hardly any leftovers, but if we have any, it’s even better the next day! I always serve it with cornbread…Yum!
Unfortunately too much cumin… should have reduced by half…oh well
First time making chili. Easy recipe. Loved it. I’ll use it from now on.
I’m Sicilian, and love to cook. I’ve tried countless different chili recipes, and none have been as excellent as this classic chili recipe. I couldn’t believe how good it tasted, despite having just simple ingredients. Made exactly as is! 5 stars!
Thank you.
Absolutely delicious! I altered the recipe to make it a bit healthier by roasting some diced sweet potato and carrot in the oven and then adding it towards the end of the chilli cooking on the stovetop so that the veggies maintain some crispness. I also add in a bit of fresh garlic and curry powder for extra flavour.
WOW, my husband and I both LOVED this recipe. No changes necessary at all! Thank you so much for a new favorite we will make over and over again!
This turned out so good, thank you so much for the recipe! One note is that putting the broth in while measuring out all the spices helped to keep the beef tender- little nuance but was helpful. Thank you again, Amanda!
Quick and easy. Typically have all ingredients on hand.
I’ve made this several times and shared with many friends. This is a winner and a keeper. Thank you
Make this frequently. Add an additional can of beans (black beans) sometimes. Turns out great. Thanks!
This was the best recipe I’ve ever used. I had some jalapeños and poblano peppers so i threw those in and didn’t use cayenne. Otherwise , I followed the recipe.
Delicious 😋
Amazing recipe! I have made this recipe with ground beef and ground Turkey (the last two times), and both have turned out great. I mistakenly used a whole eight-ounce can of tomato paste one time when I made it, and it still came out great.
I am so glad I found your recipe. In my opinion it really is the best. I’ve been making it for a couple of years now and I’m back to review.
I use a good quality mild chili powder, and only use cayenne in my own bowl when serving. It makes everyone happy including my spice-averse kids. I have played around with using more tomato paste and water rather than the tomato sauce, adding different beans, cutting the sugar in half, and using ground turkey instead of beef. It has been a success every time, and the original recipe is just great. Thank you!
I made some substitutions (based on available ingredients). I use “Impossible Meat”. (Whatever it’s called. It’s vegetarian but honestly you can’t tell the difference. I’m an enthusiastic meat eater but my wife has recently taken to vegetarianism. Really though the stuff tastes exactly like beef.) And only 12 ounces rather than a pound. I had no tomato sauce nor diced tomatoes, so I used an whole can of tomato paste, and extra liquid. Threw in a few handfuls of dried tomato. For the liquid I used red wine (no broth)., and plenty of it. Anyway, it was about the best chili I’ve ever had.
Made this weekend as snow was coming down. We wanted extra so doubled the recipe but based on comments, kept the cumin and sugar to the original recipe quantities and it was extremely tasty. Very happy with this recipe and will keep it as our go to for the future. Simple to make and a family favorite. Yummy recipe! Thanks so much!
Great recipe only added 1 tablespoon of brown sugar some carrots and some corn. Might not use as much broth next time, or strain my diced tomatoes. Oh and I also used deer meat.
This is some absolutely delicious chili! I made this for my picky eater fiancé and he was in heaven! We both can’t wait to make some more. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Yup, excellent chili! Will definitely be making this again. didn’t have tomato sauce so added a full small can of tomato paste and a 1/4 cup extra broth.
Omgoodness! I have never heard of this site but I’m glad it’s the first one a stopped at when I was looking for chili recipes. The recipe turned out great! Thanks!
So we need broth? Why not just not drain the beef? Have never made chili and fear dying before my wife gets around to it, LOL.
Made this recipe EXACTLY as listed. I did not add the *optional* cayenne and found it plenty spicy – enough so that I ate carrots on the side to cool off my mouth. Delicious. The spice and sugar blend provided an interesting depth of flavor.
I look forward to trying it with chicken or turkey. Plenty of liquid so you could extend it with more beans or other vegetables. May try omitting the sugar but not sure how that will change the flavor. Will let you know if I do.
Delicious – thank you! I added a roasted poblano pepper.
Delicious recipe but I cut sugar to one teaspoon and it was perfect, 2 tblsp would’ve been way too much. I always use ground turkey instead of beef and I added a can of great white northern beans. Top with tobasco, sour cream, and Shredded cheese. Husband and I both said it’s the best chili we’ve made.
This chili is amazing! But I did make a few tweaks that I personally believe make it taste even better, firstly I don’t put any sugar in it because it’s unnecessary and secondly I put 3 tbsp of tomato paste instead of 2 because I love the tomato flavour.But overall I definitely recommend!
Really delish base recipe! I added 1/2 diced green pepper, 3 cloves fresh diced garlic to the onion (and added the garlic powder). A large ham hock gave it incredible flavor. Simmered for at least 3 hours (not 20 mins). Exceptionally good stuff. Topped with large helping shredded cheddar cheese. (Oh, and halved the sugar! Could even cut back more. May sub brown sugar next time). Thanks!
love this reciepe i have alteted a little i subsitute Rotel for tomatoes i use a 4oz can of paste and a 16 oz. can of sauce and also add a can of chili beans and pinto beans. it is so delicous. we even use it with hot dogs and in egg burittos and omelets
Tried this recipe tonight for my family (four of us) and with a doubling of the meat and nothing else still yielded more than enough for us. I made the recipe exactly as written and it’s a delicious staple I’ll be adding to our repertoire. Thanks for sharing this!
Good but wayyyyy too salty for me. The beef broth alone had about 350mg of salt adding 1.5 teasoons more was too much….beware if you watch your sodium.
delicious!my favorite recipe,even i’ve adapt quatity of cayenne and chili pepers depend wich kind,hot rating,i’m using.anyway,i love it!perfect recipe!!thank you!
I wanted something quick and tasty not too high in carbs without going to the store. This recipe fit that bill and I just loved it. Easy and quick to make, spicy, and rich in flavor, as well as filling. I ate it with a dollop of sour cream! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Perfect for a family of four, served with cornbread.
I’ve made lots of chili in my time and this is a great recipe! I’ve made two batches so far. Delicious.
This chili recipe is delicious! I have been searching for a good recipe, and this is it!
There was a recent comment about cutting the cumin amount in half in this chili recipe and I absolutely agree. It was too pronounced for my taste. The rest of the recipe was good. I actually used two pounds of bison, as my husband likes a very meaty chili. And still the seasoning was ok – did not double. I added two cans of rinsed beans, one red kidney, one white kidney. I liked the extra, my husband? Not so much!
So, So, good…
This was my first time making chili and this is exactly what I wanted it to taste like.
Thank you from my family and I.
Five stars, easy.
excellent and so easy to personalize.
Thank you
Easy to make and delicious from someone that never really liked chili
Very good! Made today can’t stop eating!! Didn’t add cumin.
This Chili is bomb. I make it all the time but I was wondering, how many cups/ounces constitutes a serving? I have been more health conscious since the last time I made it.
I made this today and it’s good but very spicy. After much research I think the problem is that my chili powder is pure, whereas I think the standard for most people is a chili powder blend, so the spice level is already tempered. I omitted the cayenne, as kids will be eating it so I wanted to reduce the spice, but alas, my chili powder mix up produced a very spicy chili!
I made this chili as written except that I omitted the cayenne pepper because I do not like heat in my food. The chili is excellent.
I love everything about this recipe. I have made it many times and I don’t change a thing. There are never any leftovers!!
I have made this chili a few times now and love it! I do not like kidney beans, so I sub with low sodium white beans. I use a mix of ground beef, mild sausage and spicy sausage. I use fire roasted petite tomatoes. I add a can of white corn. Extra onions, a little less cumin and a little less chili powder.
We always make a double batch a freeze some.
This was a Great recipe. My family really enjoyed and said this was a definite keeper. Made exactly as written.
Although I’ve been cooking chili for decades without a recipe, just lately I noticed it didn’t taste as good as it used to. I decided to google for a chili recipe and found this one. Granted, I made many changes, but still I credit this recipe for rescuing my chili! It was the best I’ve made in the past couple of years! THANK YOU.
FYI, my changes: I used about a half Tbsp avocado oil plus 1 Tbsp GHEE (love that stuff!), 1 1/2 pound of ground beef (organic from Costco)….used a whole can of tomato paste, a 15 oz. can of tomato sauce (plus the diced tomatoes), minced garlic cloves instead of powder (4 cloves). Didn’t have beef broth so used 1 beef boullion cube with 2 cups water. Other ingredients remained the same. I added 1 small zucchini chopped, 2 cans of kidney beans, 1 can of black beans, and 1 can of corn. Gotta stretch that beef!
WAY too much sugar!!! I had to doctor the heck out of it with soy and worcestershire to cut the Sweetness, and it was still noticably sweet. Still giving it 4 stars because (sans sugar) I think it will be a good “base” recipe for future chili experiments!
I agree about too much sugar, I only used 1 tbl sugar and it was still too much. I will modify next time but really love this flavorful chili.
My husband and I made it as a trail run for my Book Club Meeting. I must say we really enjoyed it, I know they will enjoy it as well.
Loved this recipe! Made it pretty much as stated but added red bell pepper and a jalapeño. I forgot to add fresh garlic and will do that next time. I reduced the cumin a bit but the spices really complemented each other well.
I’ve used this recipe for two, maybe three years now with a little tweaking here and there. I love it, and my family loves it!
AWESOME RECIPE!!! Only thing I did was add a 1/4 tsp cinnamon.
So many recipes call for 2lbs of ground beef, enough to feed a houseful. This was perfect for the two of us, with leftovers for tomorrow.
I did make some adjustments based on personal tastes.
I halved the cumin, added a good shake each of Ancho chili powder and smoked paprika, some diced green and jalapeno pepper, 3cloves of fresh minced garlic in lieu of garlic powder, and 1TBSP of Brown sugar in lieu of the white sugar. I added all the spices to the raw burger as I cooked with the sauteed onion, peppers, and garlic. I also started out by frying five strips of bacon, diced, and used the drippings, plus a little olive oil, to saute the vegetables, then added the cooked, diced bacon to the simmer.
The amount of the other spices and ingredients (the beef broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, and tomato sauce) were absolutely SPOT ON. The end result was a thick, flavorful, satisfying chili. Some sour cream and shredded cheddar to garnish, and fresh cornbread, made for a wonderful lunch on this cool, rainy Saturday.
This is a keeper recipe for a smaller pot of chili! Many, many thanks!!
Fantastic
Love your suggestions but sort of wondering why you bothered following this recipe! Sounds like you’ve done a great job on your own.
right. don’t give it 5 stars if you made all those changes. You made a completely different recipe! (which sounds good, btw)
A good base makes all the difference. I enjoyed viewing the variations on this recipe.
Your chili beans sounds like my step monsters except she adds sausage as well because my father 😇(God rest his soul RIP) LOVED lots of meat! So hamburger meat sausage and bacon plus all your other ingredients you added! Great minds think alike! God bless🙏🏾
Neva, I love all of your suggestions! thank you
Seriously, this recipe came out SO GOOD! I followed the instructions to the T, except I realized right before serving that o forgot to add the sugar – I quickly added it….whoa!
I served it sour cream, green onion, and cheese garnished…omg.
Thank you for sharing – this one will with me for ever!
🙂
Good easy recipe. Did a double batch. 1/3 more Chile powder, a little more cumin. Used Rotel diced tomato with Serano peppers and a small can of Ortega diced jalapeños and larger can of tomato sauce.
Best chili recipe I’ve ever made.
This is one of the best Chili recipes I have tried. It definitely has flavor; but, it is not too spicy for those with a sensitive palate. Would definitely recommend.
Great tasting and easy recipe! Loved it!
Very good! As most do, I tweaked mine a bit. I followed the spice, but added 1 chopped jalapeño, subbed beer for 1/3 of the beef broth, and used chili beans with the juice. Next time I think I will use fresh garlic, but this has a richness of flavor that I love!
I have made chili many many times and always thought “eh” it was okay. After finding this recipe, I actually look forward to making it. Great simple recipe that tastes great! We even sub ground turkey for ground beef most of the time to make it a little leaner.
Love this chili!!! This will now be my go to chili recipe. The only thing I changes was using butter at the end instead of sugar in the chili to cut any acidity or tin taste from the canned goods. I also doubled the recipe but only used one can of beans which worked well for us. Thank You!!!
My kids and husband all love this recipe. It’s a keeper for sure!
It’s amazing I made it and never had anything better
Very tasty! I doubled the recipe and followed all directions. I did add cayenne. I don’t think it made it too hot. My only criticism is that it was not as thick as I thought it would be. I even cooked it an additional 20 minutes. I actually hesitated adding any sugar due to numerous reviews saying it was too sweet. But I like to make recipes the first time following the exact recipe. Glad I did! Both my husband and I really enjoyed this chili. I will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing Amanda.
So simple and so easy. I love that this recipe doesn’t call for tons of things I don’t already have on hand. This will be my go to for chili from now on! Thank you <3
This is a very good version of my hubby’s chili. I added some black and garbanzo beans to it. I love the spices.Will make this again
So easy and fast. My family loves this dish. Maybe no cayenne cause this dish is spicy! Really burns the calories
Made this about 3 weeks ago and I love this recipe!!! I doubled the recipe but left out the beans bc my hubby doesn’t care for them and I added 1 can of Rotel tomatoes. I added and bloomed the spices after the onion was almost done cooking. I love to cook for others and it is really snowy and cold here (perfect chili weather). When I told hubby I was making chili he specifically asked if I was ‘making the one I made last time”. He was extremely happy!!! Thanks for the great recipe!!!
First time making chili! My hubby loves chili on hot dog buns topped with fresh jalapeño slices, it was a great turn out. Store was out of kidney beans so we used pinto instead and it came out delicious.
My family and I absolutely loved the chili. I did play around with the ingredients a little but not much and I also added a heck of alot more of the ingredients because I have a big family. This was the first time that I ever made chili and I was impressed by how good it came out. Thank you for the recipe
This continues to be my favorite chili recipe. Any time I make it and share it with friends, they want the recipe. Thank you for this amazing blog post!
Excellent recipe used Rotelle tomatoes and added chopped garlic as well as garlic powder
My family and I love this recipe I made it one day and ever since that day chili has been part of our weekly meal. So good!!
We ♥️ this recipe and the amount of spices is wonderful. We always look forward to eating it day #2 even more!
This recipe was so easy to make and it was delish!! I added tbe red chili and gave me a bang I needed. I look forward to making this again.
I made this last week. My husband and I both loved it. He said, I think this is the best chili that you have ever made. I didn’t have tomato sauce so I just added a half a can of minced tomatoes in lieu. I also added a couple of chilis in adobo sauce. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef. Sprinkle cheese over the top………everybody’s happy!
PS I cooked it in Instant Pot. I leave the tomatoes on the top of the chili until it’s done cooking.. then I stir them in so that they don’t set off the burn warning.
Not really that much of a spice guy, so we substitute the cayenne for 1 teaspoon of chili flakes. Tastes good either way.
I just made this chilli and loved it. I did omit the sugar and only one half tsp. of cumin. It was so delicious 😋 Thank you!
Absolutely delicious! I added a pinch of smoked paprika & used tomato powder instead of paste. Added fresh parsley at the end.
While it was simmering I whipped up some simple cornbread.
Love your recipe & will make it again <3 thank you so much for sharing!!
We made this the other night minus the cumin as we found we didn’t have any.. It was a hit!! Great flavor!! We’ll definitely be making it again 😉
I used this simply good chili recipe as the base for a few improvosations. I added Nibblets Corn, Bush’s Fiesta Black Beans and double the ground beef. Yum!
Absolutely Delicious! I slow cooked mine in a crock all day, I added red and green diced bell peppers, 1 tbsp of onion powder, used 2 different kinds of beans..northern white and small red, I also used 3 lrg fresh diced tomatoes. After making this I figured out where I went wrong making chili in the past, I never added cumin but most of all ..I didn’t use this recipe!!!! Thank you!
So good! I will reduce the sugar by half next time though.
Definitely the best chili recipe I have made. I will use this recipe from now on! Finally, a great recipe!!!
Very good old-fashioned chili recipe.
Excellent recipe. I had to make a few changes based on what I had in the cupboard…I used small cubes of beef and brown instead of white sugar. And I puréed my pinto beans because I like the creaminess it adds to chili. Fantastic! I found the spices combo to be perfect.
I like it just the way it is perfect I wouldn’t change a thing thanks for sharing.
This was so delicious. I doubled the recipe. I used the amount of sugar in the recipe, but it was too sweet for me so o added 2 chopped Chipotle in adobo and some of the sauce. This made it perfectly spicy and cut down on the sweetness. Next time, I will use 1/2 the sugar. So so good!
Excellent recipe! The next time I make it, I will reduce the cumin, but that is just a personal taste. Love it!
Absolutely Awesome! Thank You!
I used chili beans (pinto beans in chili sauce) instead of kidney beans otherwise great recipe.
These above comments were so helpful. I tweaked the recipe after reading them. I used Half the Cumin, cut Salt to just a Tsp, and cut sugar to 2 Tsps not Tbps. Oh, I I substituted black beans in for Kidney beans! It’s a really good chili! Thanks y’all for all the great advice!
Super yummy!!! I didn’t have tomato paste or tomato sauce, so I used Heinz beans in tomato sauce instead and it worked perfectly! I also used a low sodium beef broth, and added some extra seasonings and it’s so yummy🤤
Really good and enjoyed by all. Great dish for this terrible weather we are having!
Really really good chili… ‘classic’ is the perfect description of it. My husband said several times, “man, this is good chili”. The weather was chilly and rainy, perfect chili weather, which adds to the comfort and heartiness of eating it! Thanks for a great recipe… this chili is a keeper!
I’ve had this recipe saved for a couple of years now and is my go to for an easy cold weather meal. Ive changed it slightly to make it my own, mainly I dont use beef broth at all, replace it with a bottle of regular Shiner (yellow label) and prepare yourself for some unique tasting chili, longer it simmers the better. 5/5 would recommend. Write this one down, its good
This is a five star recipe with all ingredients well balanced.
Made this tonight for the first time like most comments used a tablespoon of sugar. Might reduce or change the amount of tomatoe next time, no Byrne for me but over all a good recipe, will make againcathy
Delicious!!!! Added to my family recipe book! I will be making this very often. yum yum
Too much sugar! I wish I had omitted it or only added one tbs instead of 2. It tastes sweet and chili is not meant to taste sweet. I added 1/2 cup of water in hopes of diluting the sweet taste. 🤞🏽
This recipe came out amazing! Delicious, easy and fast, I will be making it again and again. I may substitute ground chicken and see how that comes out. Also, I did add the cayenne pepper and it was the perfect amount of spicy!
Great recipe! Reduced the amount of cumin to 1 tbsp and substituted the sugar with bourbon infused maple syrup, absolutely delicious. Will be my to-go chili 🌶 recipe. Thank you Amanda for sharing your recipe,☺️
Definitely a keeper! As good as advertised, quick and easy to make. I tripled the beef and did 1.5 times the spices and it was yum-yum-yummy!!!
My husband thinks I make the best chili. Turns out – I just make this recipe! Also great with ground turkey.
Great chili! I was hesitant about the amount of cumin, but I went with it and was happy with the result. I had a bell pepper and sautéed it with the onion. I didn’t have tomato sauce or tomato paste in my pantry so I substituted a can of condensed tomato soup. I also used cannellini beans instead of kidney beans.
Substitute brown sugar for white. Half the cumin and add paprika in place of the missing half.
Fabulous!
Esay to make and everyone loved it…..everyone!
Has anyone made this in a slow cooker?
Great recipe that covers all the important areas. I doubled it, and used 1 lt red kidney bean, and 3 chili beans in the chili gravy. Perfect texture and thickness. 2nd batch in 2021..
excellent – tripled recipe and made a few adjustments – the spice combo is excellent
Amazing. Great with the sugar, great without it.
I found this in 2019 and it is by far the best ever!! Easy to prepare and has all the best flavorful ingredients!
Try it, folks, you’ll love it!
Very, very good recipe. My tweaks consisted of an additional can of red kidney beans (drained & rinsed), only 2 TEASPOONS of ground cumin, and an extra 1/2 pound of ground meat (actually I used ground chuck instead which was 85% lean). I drained a little fat, but not all of it. I used Mexene Chili Powder. I omitted the cayenne pepper because the heat from the Mexene Chili Powder is enough to please most people. You can add a few shakes of Louisiana Hot sauce to the servings of those who may want a bit more kick. All in all, it is a crowd-pleaser and very easy to prepare. Thanks!
I have been using the same recipe for 35 years. I wanted a change. This chili is awesome. My new favorite.
Delicious chili and an easy recipe to follow. Will make it again. Perfect for this cold weather!!
This was my 1st time cooking chili. I used fresh minced garlic (as I had fresh garlic on hand). I also washed & drained pinto beans for the kidney beans (as I didn’t have any kidney beans). Lastly, I read 1 of the posts about adding a thickener; so I added a about 1T of corn starch. I topped it with shredded cheddar cheese & a spoonful of sour cream. It came out great… & was So Tasty that I had to have 2nd’s. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. It was absolutely, delicious!
Excellent chili! This recipe is easy and very delicious. I left out the cayenne and it had just enough heat for our taste. This is my new go to chili recipe.
This really IS the best classic chili recipe that I’ve tasted.
This is the best chili recipe I have ever made or tasted!
I’ve tried MANY chili recipes, but this was the best!! It’s super easy and quicker than others. I did add some ingredients, but it would’ve been great even without them…(1 chunky-cut red bell pepper & 1 celery stalk, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 C. fresh cilantro —and more at serving along with shredded cheddar-Jack, 10 oz. drained Mexican corn, and some diced jalapeño to my liking). I’m making this AGAIN for our (VERY small “Covid”) Super Bowl party. YUMMMM!!
Easy to follow, easy to make. Delicious! ☺
Delicious and so easy! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Just wondering if anyone knows how many cups are yielded in the recipe? And how many cups are a serving?
It’s great when u add just 2 drops of Dave’s Insanity Sauce.wonderful!
Sooooo don’t hate but I added a red bell pepper, roasted garlic 🧄 cloves, and bacon. I also drained my ground beef and onions and started back in the pan with a little splash of olive oil. I used chicken stock homemade, 6 oz to kind of deglaze the pot. I used tomato seasoning powder to thicken and take the place of tomato paste. Sour cream and cheese is all you’ll need!
Allow much more time for cooking. Suggests 25 minutes, but last step is to simmer for 20-25 minutes, after all the other steps.
Still simmering. Tastes good already!! Smells great!!
I use this recipe every time I make chili. We all absolutely love it!
I really enjoyed the chili recipe. I will continue using this recipe when making chili
Great recipe. The only thing I changed was using less sugar than the recipe called for. For the number of servings I made, I was supposed to use 3 tablespoons of sugar and I only used 1.
Excellent!!! I made it with venison.
We LOVE this recipe! It is now the ONE we make. Simple, yet so flavorful
I really enjoyed the taste of this chili. It has a good combination of spices. It is full of that chili flavor I love. I like to tweak it a little, maybe a can of chili beans, and/or a can of garbanzo beans, maybe corn and/or black beans, a bit more chili powder, maybe a little more tomato paste.
This recipe is super easy and delicious!!! The only thing I would change is to half the sugar or possibly even omit. My husband and I like spice, so I did add the cayenne pepper as well as sliced jalapeños, and I am so glad I did! Can’t wait to make this again in the near future!
I will follow any receipe to a T the first time as I did with this. I was surprised it called for sugar, and to be honest, it was a pleasant surprise, it had a dynamic taste with all the other seasonings. I would do maybe 1 tbsp next time, but this was still a delicious recipe. Next time I’ll try stewed tomatoes instead of diced for a chunkier consistency. Still, I kept saying this was one of the best chili recipes, and it’s been bookmarked.
The BEST chili recipe! I’ve always used Carroll Shelby’s but this is way better.
this is amzing
Made this for supper (Jan 2021). I doubled the onion and doubled the garlic. I also used fresh garlic. Everyone really liked it and the vote is to have it again. We vote on new recipes. We’ve been married 20 years and for the first time we all agree on a chili recipe. Thanks.
Excellent and so easy to make! The first time I made it I used the full amount of cumin but it turned out to be slightly too much so the next time I scaled it back to about 2/3 and it was perfect. I would also recommend doubling the recipe if you have a family of more than two.
Best chilli I’ve ever had
Made per recipe, except left out sugar. Very nice spice ratio! Will make again and maybe add an extra can of beans…maybe black beans.
Seriously so good. I think the spices here are just spot on. Alterations I made only because I didn’t have the same ingredients: I made my own tomato sauce using like 1/3c paste and 2/3 water. Then added the additional 2T paste as written. I used stewed tomatoes canned instead of diced, just cut them up a bit with scissors in the pan..I also used ground chicken instead and some Asian fried red chili flakes at the end! Didn’t even matter that I had to sub half the ingredients because it was just so stinking good!
We really loved this recipe. I adjusted the spices for the preference of my family! This will be a go to!
Love the flavor and the heat!
Definitely saving this recipe.
Can I sub veggie broth for the beef broth?
This was seriously AMAZING!! I knew it would be good, but it is now the only one I’ll use. I did take other’s advice without trying it as written.
I used 1 1/2 TBS of cumin, 1 TBS honey instead of sugar, and 1 1/2 TBS minced garlic instead of garlic powder.
SO SO GOOD!!
Really good chili, but next time I will reduce cumin to 1 tbsp and sugar to 1 tbsp as well.
Was easy to make and had calls for more!
I’ve found my new go-to chili recipe! So easy, and completely delicious. Thank you!
This was amazing 👏 everyone loved it my fiance never gets seconds but he did with this chili. I served it with cornbread and baked potatoes. I added schiricha and banana ketchup. So good I aboustly grande recipe.
Turned out great. Can also be done in a crockpot. I did.
I just want to say I think this recipe needs even more cumin. Too much anti-cumin sentiment in these comments.
Delicious! So flavorful!
This was so good and so easy! We love a good kick, and it sure had it! I added extra beans and a green pepper as I had 1 1/3 lbs organic beef. Will be making this again!
I love this as a really good basic recipe to adapt to your own taste. The second time I made it I cut the sugar in half, doubled the cayenne pepper and instead of the 2 Tbs. of cumin I used 1 tsp. each of cumin, oregano and coriander. We loved it!
I made this with venison cut up into small chunks and let it simmer for about 3 hours. Delicious!
Easy excellent tasting chili. I made it according to recipe and we love it!
Wow! This was delicious! It will be a staple in our house.
Super delicious and not too spicy! Thank you!!!
My new favorite chili recipe. I don’t change a thing. Delicious.
This is the best chilli recipe I’ve ever made. I just made a double batch today because my family was disappointed that we did not have leftovers.
I make this all the time; I can’t stop eating it!!!!!
Fantastic !! Break corn bread up in this great recipe when you serve it !
Excellent recipe. I have made this several times. A big hit and so easy to make.
Made it as per recipe, so easy and tasted awesome!
I never go through the trouble to rate a recipe online, I more of a try it, and save it without commenting but this is amazing!
This recipe is perfect in its simplicity. Sometimes chili recipes get too complicated and there are so many ingredients that it feels more like a competition how many ingredients can be thrown in a pot instead of creating a simple flavorful recipe. If anything this is an amazing base for someone to throw maybe one or two flavors in for heat if needed otherwise this is perfect standalone.
This recipe is easy and has come out perfect after multiple tries and is a hit. I have always been nervous to make chili since everyone seems to have “award winning” recipes but this is a simple, flavorful but not overpowering recipe I am not shy to make for guests.
Great recipe, easy to follow. I doubled the batch and added chopped bell pepper and a chopped jalapeño, as well as fresh garlic instead of powdered. It was a bit! Will use again for sure 🙂
Chili was super good but the only change I would make would be using 1 teaspoon of ground cumin instead of 2 tablespoons, if you use the full amount it ends up testing kind of like taco chili
Some of the best chili I’ve ever had! Love how simple the recipe is and it has just the right amount of heat. Now I understand all the 5 star reviews. Thank you for sharing!
Read the comments before I made this chili. I cur the cumin and sugar in half and I also use 2 pounds of beef as well as add celery, green pepper and mushrooms. I add a little cornstarch to thicken. Great recipe! Its hard to find one that has a classic chili taste.
Great recipe!! Thanks!!!!
I Substitute:
*organic ground turkey for the ground beef
* 1can of stewed tomatoes for the diced tomatoes
Serve with a hunk of good rye bread or if gluten free—serve over GF elbow macaroni
My husband and neighbor love this chili.
I made this vegan by replacing the 1lb of beef with 2 1/2 cups of TVP soaked in a soy sauce and mushroom broth and using a vegan beef broth substitute for the beef broth in the recipe. Allowing the finished recipe to sit for several hours before eating gives time for the tvp to soak up all the flavors of the chili giving no hint that it’s not ground beef!
Excellent recipe. Thank you.
We tried it out and it s spectacular, excellent for first time chili chefs!
Great base for chili. I added green peppers, garlic, a splash of vinegar, and a pinch of nutmeg. I reduced the sugar and cumin as others suggested.
I follow this recipe to a T and it is the best chili I’ve ever had! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely delicious, best I ever made.
This is now my Go To Chili recipe. I did reduce the Cumin to 1 tablespoon and it is perfect for our family.
Definitely recommend this recipe !
It turned out great! We added a little more tomatoe sauce instead if the broth and a little BBQ sauce.
I’ve tried this recipe before and loved it. I made it again today but didn’t realise that I didn’t have broth so I used a cup of red wine instead. Delicious!!!
I added 4 chopped chilli pepers to the chopped onion and cooked them in vegetable oil until the onions were teanslucent. Then I added ground moose meat. Then I followed the rest of the directions to make a great chilli.
Thank you!
Great taste, and really easy; I will never buy canned again! I substituted with ground turkey (3/4 lb, I like a little more liquid) and chicken broth, did half white/red kidney beans for color, and added 1/2 can of black beans too. Rave reviews from all!
The best chilli ever! Just enough spice, flavour galore and smells divine! 5 Stars from me!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Best chili ever!!! It’s a keeper. 🥰
This is a staple go-to at home when we have ground beef. This is so easy and low-effort to make and I absolutely love it. Sometimes I’ll throw in a serrano pepper if I want an extra kick (we have too many serannos at home).
Awesome easy recipe! I will make this again. I added some leftover corn niblets from last night’s salad.
By far the BEST Chili Recipe I have ever tried and I have tried many. The only changes I made, was that I added a green pepper and red pepper (minced) and simmered the chili for an hour and half to let everything meld together. The seasoning in this recipe is on point.
Delicious. I omitted the sugar. I will probably add more beans next time.
Great recipe with awesome balance of ingredients. I make my own chili powder so it is a bit hotter plus I add chipotle peppers. I also put in less sugar than recommended and add cocoa. I have made this recipe without my changes and it is great as written also.
I love this recipe! So much flavour!
I have along with the beef broth add in leftover gravy from M&M’s beef roast… So good!
Excellent, with sugar left out. I used chili-ground elk, added 6 oz can of diced green chilis, and added a bottle of Belgium Tripel Bock beer instead of beef broth.
Also doubled recipe, so we are eating this all week!
Would give this 6 stars if I could!
Thanks
I would absolutely make this again, but the only change I would make would be to use 1 Tbsp of sugar instead of 2. It was a little too sweet for my taste but otherwise, it was AWESOME.
I forgot to buy cumin so I substituted 1 tbsp of ginger. It came out really good.
Love it. Cook this a lot.
I tried this receipt and it is now my “go to” favorite!!!!
Very easy and delicious
Very good recipe although I would omit the sugar altogether. I added only 1 tablespoon and it was still too sweet. Tomatoes already add sweetness so no need for sugar. My husband added jalapeños but it was just right in heat for me. Will make again!
Excellent
This was fantastic! I have one recipe I have always made but got bored – this is my new go-to. I used turkey vs. ground beef, only 1/2 T of sugar, less cumin, chicken bone broth (10 ounces), garbanzo beans vs. kidney and I added 1/4t of cinnamon.
Oh – and while I was cooking the onion and meat, I added red pepper flakes.
Best classic recipe! I also cut back on sugar to 1 Tbsp. I also used 2lb ground beef and increased broth and tomato paste, tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Not quite double. Awesome recipe! Great with hot rolls and a dollop of sour cream and added some shredded extra sharp cheddar. I will add some scallions next time for sure!
Added extra beans and frozen corn, delicious!
Wow this chili was great. Made it for dinner tonight and it was a big hit. I only changed three ingredients: I used brown sugar instead of white (personal preference) and I added one tablespoon of cocoa powder and one and a half teaspoons of cinnamon. All three of my changes came from 40 years of making chili and I happen to believe they are my little secrets to enhancing any chili recipe. I’m glad I found your recipe today. Thank you for your contribution to my saved recipes.
nice! I love this recipe!!!
SOOO Yummy! I ran out of chili powder and used paprika to substitute (I know, not the same thing, but we just love paprika) Also I used natures seasoning instead of cumin because I HATE cumin. It was sooooooooo yum!
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I have made this recipe multiple times in the last year. It is so good. Everyone I have made it for loves it also!!!
This chili was very easy to make and very tasty. It was more on the sweet side so next time I will use half of the amount of sugar. Very happy how it turned out though and recommend to others.
Perfect recipe for people learning how to cook. Easy to make, great tasting, doesn’t take too long. Makes good leftovers.
This is a perfect cold day meal! I leave out the chili powder because I feed young children. I let adults add chili sauce if they want more heat🥵. Also I mix the seasoning in a zip lock bag so I’m ready to mix up another batch in a hurry whenever requested!
Easy, tasty, and had everything in my pantry!
My husband is extremely picky and doesn’t like experiments. He said it was a five out of five! I will make again.
Really delicious! I used 1/2 the amount for the Cumin And sugar and it turned out perfect. I will definitely make this again. This will be my go to chili recipe from now on.
My favorite chili recipe! I follow recipe exactly as listed- but I double it for leftovers.
WOW!!! I never use a recipe for chili but this week I wanted chili and didn’t want to think. I pulled this up and made – so quick and easy. So DELICIOUS!!!! Just the right spice and flavor.
Best chili recipe ever! Easy yet so flavorful. I omit the cayenne pepper for my kids.
Loved it!! My husband had two helpings. I did not add the cayenne, and it was still delicious. This will be my chili recipe going forward.
Love, love, love this recipe❤️. Soo good! Only thing I added was garlic; I sautéed with the onion. Thanks for posting! 😉 And the cumin amount was just fine for me! Thanks again!
I have made this recipe about 8 times. My husband says it’s the best chili he has ever had. I skip the sugar and add more beans, black and red.
My family over it! Second time making it at their request.
This chili recipe is amazing. The only change I make is that I use 3/4 of red wine that has been sitting too long and 3/4 cup of beef broth.
First time making chili and we ate the first batch so quickly I made another! SO good, definitely the best chili I’ve ever had.
Outstanding recipe, very quick to make. I just cut the cumin in half, very delicious.
Fast and easy recipe. We doubled all the ingredients and added jalapeños to the mix. Very tasty
Everyone loved it. Used half of the cumin suggested. Also added more meat and beans ( I feed an army). Was asked to make this week again.
I’m making chili for the first time and was wondering what I’d need to do if I wanted to leave the diced tomatoes out. I don’t particularly care for the texture of cooked tomatoes. I know you need the liquid from the diced tomatoes, so I assume you’d need to substitute something, but am not sure what, or how/if it might change the seasoning. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
This is the best chili EVER !!! I shared my chili with my 90 year old neighbor, who thought his chili was the best. Now he only uses this recipe. Who says that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks !!! 😊
Only thing that I changed was : didn’t add the salt, use about half of the beef broth for thicker chili, put it in crock pot after cooking the onions and beef. Cook in crock pot either on high or low stirring occasionally. Yum !!!
Thank you for your EXCELLENT recipe !!!
Great recipe. I left out the cumin, and reduced the sugar by 1/4. I added chopped mushrooms. And I left it cook for a few hours. If you decrease the spicy ingredients, you can add hot sauce at the end to accommodate the diner’s taste. This is a great recipe as a basis. I served four and there was plenty for seconds.
Tom in Scottsdale, AZ
I have now made this recipe 3x in the last 6 weeks. It is FABULOUS!!!!Thank you so much. I cannot wait to check out some of your other recipe’s. Keep them coming. With appreciation, Jackie
I’ve been making this recipe for over a year. It was the first chili recipe I ever made, and it’s been a favorite recipe since then. I like that it has a good meat to bean ratio (more meat than beans). There’s constantly 6-7 servings. I add sour cream, cheddar cheese, sweet corn, and sometimes jalapenos. I usually make sweet cornbread with it too. Once I doubled the recipe and froze half, and it still tasted great a month later, although it did take over 24 hours to thaw in the fridge.
This is a great recipe. I reduced the sugar as I like to put some dark chocolate in my chili and I reduced to cumin to 1 tablespoon. But definitely a low hassle good yield chili recipe.
Excellent! My spouse complimented every spoonful! Will make again with real garlic, less sugar (although it is not sweet), and bay leaves. Easy and delicious!
Finally found a recipe that tastes like chili.
I really like this recipe, but 2 tablespoons of sugar is too much. I ended up with really sweet chili. Next time, I will cut back to 1 tablespoon or less.
This was the best chili that I have made! My husband doesn’t do spicy, so I omitted the cayenne. I will definitely make this again!
I didn’t have beef broth so I made my own out of bullion cubes. I also didn’t have tomato sauce so I used pasta sauce. I used fresh garlic instead of garlic powder and we use 80/20 beef. My husband says it’s the best chili he’s ever had – and he’s eaten ALOT of chili.
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This is an awesome recipe! This the the first homemade recipe that turned out GREAT!
Best chili I’ve ever had, thank you for the recipe
Thanks for the recipe 🙂 It was too sweet for me. I added some vinegar that someone suggested to tone it down but it didn’t really work. I’d just leave it out next time.
I have never made chili before, and this was super easy! I did sub with ground turkey and chicken broth, used half red and half white kidney beans for color, and added half a can of black beans too. I wanted it to have more liquid than the video showed, and therefore used 3/4 of the amount of meat. Used all the spice as listed except no sugar, and half the cayenne, but next time I am going to use 3/4. It was fantastic!
This is a very rich tasting chili. My grandkids who don’t like chili couldn’t get enough! I doubled the recipe but did not double the spices. I added a little extra salt and garlic powder. This is going to be the family go to recipe.
This recipe was a hit with my family! So tasty and wholesome. We served with cheese buns!
Made this chili about a month ago to taste test and is now our new Christmas Eve go-to meal!! It’s super delicious and easy. One of the best (if not THE BEST) chili dishes I’ve ever made!
Meant to add to my previous post … I thought the cumin would be too much… absolutely wasn’t!
made it for the first time, and it came out fab.
This was great chili. I made a double batch for a party outside, and there was barely any left at the end. I also added a can of garbanzo beans, which is a personal fave of mine. Thanks for the recipe!
I made a double batch, but I used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb hot Italian sausage and left out cayenne pepper. Very yummy. Served with corn bread on the side. Huge hit with the family. Thank you for the recipe!
I used Gardein (non meat) from the frozen food aisle and it was fantastic. My neighbor suggested that because they can’t have meat.
Best chilli recipe hands down….first time making it today, and it’s perfect.
Delicious; lots of flavor! I opted to leave out the cayenne, but it was still very flavorful. Super easy to make. When I made it, it served four adults almost exactly. We will definitely put this in the dinner rotation.
Very good and Easy.. Only change is that I doubled the beans. Love beans
The best recipe I have ever tasted. I didn’t put the sugar in it, can’t have extra sugar. Love it just the way it is.
Awesome Chili. I bumped it up a bit with some venison, a small can of chopped green chili peppers, 1/2 tsp of Sage, 1/8 tsp of red pepper, a sprinkle of white pepper, 1 tsp of Worcester Sauce….dark brown sugar instead of white sugar. It was some of the finest chili I have made. I consider myself to be a good chili cook and this will be my new go to recipe for Chili. Good, good stuff.
Easy, yummy, and love the cumin. Delish! Thanks!
Excellent recipe….Simple and fast. I did find it rather hot. Even after adding 1 more can of diced tomatoes and beans. (I didn’t drain the beans which helped thicken it) Next time I plan to reduce the chili powder to 1 1/2 TBSP. Not a fan of cumin so I completely eliminated it. Plan to try it with ground turkey.
Love this recipe. I didn’t change a thing. I am not good In the kitchen but this was easy with exact directions.
I would like to know if you can freeze it?
Great chili just added a pepper and garlic 🧄
I really liked this recipe it’s easy to make and my first time making my family enjoyed it .my hubby wants more so today i will be making more .thanks
I’ve made this recipe twice now. First time I followed the recipe adding the red pepper, it was way to hot for my family’s taste. Second time I made this recipe I omitted the red pepper. Everyone loved it! This is my go to Chili recipe now.
Finally, after years of searching I FOUND the best.
Thank you
This is my go to chili recipe. Always a crowd pleaser every time. the only change is, I double everything for double the serving size! 😁😁
Oh and I use ground turkey and turkey broth.
I made it and loved it My first chili was a success!!!
This is my first time ever commenting on a recipe or blog but I got to give credit where credit is due! This is where my go to chili recipe after years of experimenting. For me the spices are absolutely perfect I love all the flavor. I also find the consistency of this chili is perfect for me, not too watery and not too chunky. Amazing thank you!
Excellent recipe for chili. Thought the sauce was a bit thin, so I thickened it with a little corn starch and water. Otherwise, the best chili I have had in ages. Serve with shredded cheddar/Colby cheese.
Excellent chili! I like my Chili with more beans so I added Peruvian beans and reduced the amount of beef. I did not add the sugar. I will definitely make this chili again .
This was an excellent recipe for me making chili for the first time. I did make a few changes and will probably a few more for the next time. The changes/additions I did: added fresh garlic and green pepper with the onion, added beef kielbasa and 1/2 jalapeno after hamburger was cooked. I used recommended seasoning but probably added a little more/less to my taste. Also for seasoning added a little adobo, Trader Joes Italian sofrito (a must have in every kitchen), a dash of red pepper flakes, and a pinch or 2 of cajun seasoning. It gave the chili a very nice smoky flavor, just enough spice but not spicy. I also used regular diced tomatoes and not petite from the can. Next time the only difference I will make is use less broth. I thought this was a little soupy and I like my chili hearty. I also let it simmer on low for an hour.
This recipe produces delicious chili, I’ll be using it from here on out because it’s not only better than my previous recipe it’s also easier. I reduced the sodium everywhere I could and only added 3/4 teas. salt because, health issues. I added a large, finely diced jalapeño instead of the cyan. Very tasty I especially like the gravy/broth. Some cheddar and a little sour cream and you will have two bowls.
Excellent recipe!!! I used everything except I added a minced jalapeno and garlic. Intend to like my chili a little thicker but so I may lesson the broth next time, however, the flavor is absolutely delicious! Thank you!
The title is accurate, it really is the best chili. I’ve made this several times already and it is soo delicious. My husband LOVES it! Thank you for this recipe.
This recipe ha WAY too much cumin…..reduce the cumin to 1 teaspoon & it’s a great recipe.
This is very good! I have made it 100% according to the recipe and then again with my own spin. I omit the sugar and add a teaspoon of cinnamon instead. I also double the recipe because it really only yields 4 servings. Finally, I always add an additional cup of beef broth because I don’t like super thick chili! It’s a good base!
I’ve made this a dozen times now. I follow the recipe except for the sugar. I usually drain my chili but the recipe didn’t call for it so I didn’t and still don’t. It may not be healthy but it is delicious this way. Lol super happy I found this recipe! Thanks a bunch!
Try adding a little sugar to anything with tomatoes; it doesn’t make it sweet, but instead brings out the natural acids in the tomato. 👍😋
This is the best chili. The only thing I changed was a little less than half the cumin just because I am not a fan of cumin. Delicious recipe!
I reduced the cumin to 1 tbsp, the chilli powder to 1 tbsp, I cannot handle heat very well. Surprisingly, this is a great tasty recipe. This will be myy go to chilli recipe from now on!
I find recipes to use as templates because I can never be sure of what I’ve got to work with– This is a great recipe. Solid on its own, but great to jump off from as well. Many thanks for posting such a solid go-to!
Absolutely Delicious
awesome, simply awesome. I added a bunch of minced garlic as well just because I love it, but this recipe is superb!!!!!
Everyone who’ tastes this LOVES it!!
Didn’t use cumin and cayenne pepper. The chili still was delicious!!! Thanks for the recipe.
Always a hit and so easy!
This pretty much my g to chili recipe. I make a couple changes. I swap the sugar for honey and use a heaping tablespoon, use fresh garlic (about 3 cloves) and a couple of bay leaves. I leave the cayenne to individual as hubby not a spice guy. Cumin screams chili to me and I just put a hardy palm full! Yummy all around recipe that can be tweaked if wanted. Thanks for sharing!
Yes Bay leaf is exactly what I think was missing, for me! Delicious recipe ! Thank you for sharing.
I am a Midwest farm girl transplanted to Texas and this is my go to chili recipe. I do not eat beef so I have made a few modifications and I’m not talking turkey.
I sub the beef broth for chicken stock made from better than bouillon and trade out the ground beef for beer brats removed from the casing. That is my families favorite and there are no leftovers with the three of us.
If I am in need of a “no meat” meal I sub the stock with a veggie stock made from seasoned vegetable base from better than bouillon and use impossible burger ground meat substitute. I might have enough leftovers for one if I make it this way.
I forgot to mention I half the Cumin in both variations.
I love this recipe!!
Outstanding flavor. I like my chili a little thicker so I added arrowroot to thicken. Next time I will reduce the sugar to 1 TBSP, or perhaps omit. This is definitely a great recipe to make your own.
I like to add fat free retried beans to thicken chili
Great recipe! Next I would use 1 tbsp of sugar instead of 2 and maybe 1/2 tbsp less of cumin. I like spice so cayenne pepper is a must.
Excellent recipe. I omitted the cayenne and add som Siracha sauce instead. Best chili I’ve made and super easy!
Regarding the browning of the ground beef:
I notice the recipe calls for the onions to be sautéed in the oil for a bit and then you add the ground beef and brown it. Wouldn’t browning the beef with the onions and oil remove some of the onion flavor from the meal when you drained the fat from the browned ground beef?
Thanks!
I used 93/7 beef and didn’t have to drain the oil.
It doesn’t call for draining the beef.
I used 90/10 beef and had no extra oil in the pan.
I personally cook the onions with the meet then i also added garlic salt and onion powder it added more flavor
Excellent recipe. Quick and delicious!
Very good. Only thing I changed was I added bacon and sliced jalapeños. I do suggest to cut down on the sugar though.
Simple and delicious. Most importantly the husband approves. Not that i think women should put their man’s
(or woman’s) needs before their own but im a crazy anxious ppl pleaser type and therefore regard his opinion of my cooking above mine. Okay ramble finished. Thx for this easy, yummy recipe!
HAHA me too!!! nothing better than having someone enjoy your meal.
Made this for dinner tonight and my husband just said to me, “This is the best damn chili I’ve ever had. This is the way chili is supposed to be.” Great, solid, easy recipe! Thanks for sharing!
This was damn good chilli. I like beans so I added a second can … and about 1/2 cup of broth more. Lots of wiggle room in this recipe to make it your own!
My husband said the same!
Just had to stop and say I love this comment!! 🙂
This recipe is great! I made it the first time per instructions, however from that time on I’ve changed a couple of things. First I don’t like the sugar in mine and I add fresh garlic and jalapeños. Salt as I go to the taste. I also like adding whole stew tomatoes that I cut in half cause I like it chunky. Awesome recipe that you can make your own.
Great recipe. Very quick and easy to make. My daughter is a very picky eater and she loved it!
I found this recipe tonight and happened to have all the ingredients except I only had Jenny-O ground turkey 1 lb. The dish was very nice and tasty. I did less cumin and used 2 tsp and not the 2 tbs listed. The amount of cumin is an individual taste. I recommend this chili .
Excellent!! My first time making chili and I was so happy with the results. I did add some jalapeno to it just as an added jolt of flavor but it was quite good! Thank you
Great recipe except very heavy on the cumin- in my opinion. I will make again but with less cumin! Cayenne pepper gives it the perfect amount of kick.
Exactly was excellent recipe.
I agree.Two much cumin.Made. It bitter.So next timeI’ll adjust by half.Otherwise a great recipe.
So easy. We have played with the seasonings and have settled on just doubling the cayenne.
Have you ever tried to put in chili’s in adobo sauce?? Adds great spice.
I never write reviews on recipes but, this one is tooooo good not to! My boyfriend ate 4 bowls. He also said it’s the best chili he’s ever had! Thank you sooooo much! It’s quick and easy and the flavor is just out of this world! It’s New Year’s Eve 2020 and I’m making this for my neighbors tonight! I know they’re going to LOVE It! Thank you for sharing!
Very easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing.
Great taste! And so easy!
I used pinto beans instead of red beans and a can of tomato sauce. I also added a pinch of baking cocoa and a dash of cinnamon.
OMG! This chili recipe is so easy and wholesome and delicious. I only swapped the ground beef for turkey. My kids are now requesting this meal often! Thank you!!!
This is a great recipe! I’m making it for my home! I just tried it- it tastes REALLY, really good! I love the addition of the juicy and onions. I can’t wait to cook this again! Thanks!!! 5 stars!
I just made a double batch of this with some cornbread for my large family, adding a bit of extra diced tomato, and a poblano pepper. It was divine – thank you for the wonderful recipe! Also, I highly recommend adding the poblano – it adds an extra layer of complexity that puts it over the top. Winner winner, chili dinner!
Great chili recipe. Was a huge hit in my house.
I made this beef chili and it is delicious 😋, my go to recipe always.
This chili was seriously the BEST chili I have ever eaten in my life. My mom and sister were over and their eyes got big when they took the first bite. So excited to have found this recipe! Thank you for sharing!!!
Just made this recipe and it’s awesome ☺️
Great recipe! We omit the sugar all together and use just half the cayenne pepper. Excellent on a hot dog 🥰
absolutely amazing! i did with out the sugar but overall the best chili recipe yet!
Love this recipe. Used half of the salt it called for. Used Rotelle in place of diced tomatoes. Family absolutely loved it!!
Just made this chili today and it is delicious!! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Yum!
This is a very good basic chili recipe. My only suggestion would be less chili powder (and maybe cumin?). I thought the chili powder somewhat overpowered the rest of the ingredients. Perhaps it depends on the brand of powder you use, and what is in that? I just know that for my taste buds, the chili powder was a bit too much. I added in 4 minced garlic cloves and a diced green pepper. It was delicious! It’s a very versatile recipe – I think you could add just about anything to it, or tweak it however you wanted to, and it would come out great! Thank you for sharing!!
Good recipe. I added fresh garlic and used a little extra chili powder and cumin, but that’s just my preference. I also used fresh beans
This is our new go to chilli recipe. Thank t is perfect.
Number 1 Winter comfort food. Loved this recipe! The family loved it too!
easy and fast. I didn’t use paste, but that was just because I didn’t have any.
I’ve made this several times. it is a good basic recipe that is easy to modify if you need to.
Good but a little too sweet from the sugar. Threw me off a bit. Other than that it’s pretty great. I added 1/8tsp if the cayenne pepper and it’s not too spicy from it but still gives it a decent kick.
This recipe turned out great! I used ground turkey in place of beef and only half of the amount of sugar. Will definitely make this again!
I love it! It’s delicious! I did not use real sugar, I replaced the sugar with monk fruit sweeter. The sugar replacement did not change the taste. So, no spike to my bs! I’m a diabetic. I used the cayenne and the spices was just right for me.
Best Chili recipe by far! My daughter had 3 bowls and husband loved it!
Family really liked it!
I doubled this recipe because my husband loves chili, & usually chili is better on the second day. He doesn’t like alot of spice, so I kept most of the spices in the amounts in the recipe, without doubling. I like using cumin in various recipes, because it has a “taste of its own” It was too spicy for him… but for those who like spice & cumin, this would be a very good dish. I like cumin, but it was a bit strong for me too… but again, for those that like spicy & the taste of cumin, it’s a nice recipe that thickens up nicely, & has a bite to it.
fast and easy to make with a very nice flavor and consistency I used the cayenne pepper but next time would only use about half of the sugar as well but otherwise wouldn’t change a thing well done and thank you
The best chili i ever made! Delicious and so easy to make. My wife and I love it. Thank you!
doubled recipe, didnt have cumin. used stewed tomato instead of diced, it was AMAZING!
I’m a cooking teacher for kid 9-18 and Adults. . I’ve used it at school for our cooking classes and catering. Recently I made it for my work, the National Park Pub I work for. It’s a hit!!! My kids at school love it and now our patrons at the pub !!! One of The best chili’s I’ve found !!!!!
Do you drain the ground beef?
Yummy delish. I did incorporate some modifications. I used ground chicken, a whole can of tomato sauce (15oz.) and added black beans (drained/rinsed) as well. So delicious, I will not buy packets ever again.
This is my favorite chili recipe ever. I’ve already cooked it SO many times this fall/winter. Definite winner at my house.
This is really good and really easy. I drained the fat off the meat before adding the seasoning. In the future I will use 1 tablespoon of sugar or less because this was a tad too sweet.
I made this chili just now exactly as described. This is a very good chili. I find the main differences in chili recipes is the amount of spice used. This leans heavier on chili powder and cumin…both that add depth to this dish. Would I modify this dish? Maybe with a little more tomato flavor but that would be all.
I wanted to make some Chili for dinner on this cold NC morning and found this recipe. I’m a seasonal cook and was very skeptical about the heavy spices in this chili recipe. However, it is delicious and easy, and I will use it again for sure. I thought the spice amounts were perfect, as written. Who would have thought it! I did not have tomato paste (what cook doesn’t keep tomato paste at all times?). The chili did not miss it, even for thickening. Instead of the cayenne, I tossed in a small chipotle packed in adobo sauce, which I keep in my freezer. It added a tiny bit of heat and also a mild smoky flavor. This recipe is a keeper for sure!
Yum!!! I eased up on the spices cause hubby is a wimp, but it’s perfect and very flavorful. Sugar, who’d a thought? I used less of that too. Really enjoyed this Chili!
i love chili but never made it before , i looked up recipes and this popped up with over 1000k likes and 5 stars . i must say it was really good , i would like it to be a little more spicey next time , i may try to add a little crushed red pepper or more cayenne ! i layered my bowl with tortilla chips then some cheese , put chili ontop with alittle more cheese and sour cream ! sitting fat on my couch ….
Finally a great base recipe for chili! Tried many but this is by far the best. After making it as directed, I have since made some adjustments for our tastes: reduce chili powder to 2 Tbsp, cumin to 1 Tbsp, and omit sugar; sub bottle of beer for broth. Thanks!
Delicious chili and easy. I use extra beans and omit the cayenne also. I will definitely make this again.
Made this recipe for the first time. it’s perfect with added cayenne (1/2tsp). The depth of flavor is what is most attractive about this recipe. Many chili recipes I’ve made are lacking that fullness of flavor and well balanced as well. A keeper for our family. Thanks
I am a vegan and this is by far the best chili recipe. I use vegetable stock in lieu of the beef stock and I do not use meat or any soy product which is tofu or tempeh. I use everything else and this chili is soooooo delicious. I use it just the way it is listed above except no meat products (beef or beef stock)! Love it! Love it! Love it!
I wish I could give it a 100 stars!
The entire household loved this chilli. Best I have ever made. The many various spices made the difference.
Love it !! Thanks you so much for sharing this recipe
I made thus but changed it up just a bit because I don’t eat red meat. I subbed ground turkey for the beef and vegetable broth for the beef broth. I used Rotel in place of the diced tomatoes and added 2 more cans of beans (1 ea of white cannelini and pinto) because I wanted to stretch the portions and love beans. I used McCormick brand chili powder because it is not as spicy, included the cayenne and a diced jalapeno because we like some heat. My 15 year old grandson ate 7 bowls. 7. My pickiest 12 yo grandson couldn’t stop saying how awesome the chili was. His friend almost licked the bowl clean. I had made a batch and a half and between 5 of us there was barely any left overs. This was indeed the best chili. It is now the only recipe I will use and will be adding it to the rotation. I made it early in the morning and then put it in crock pot on warm to sit all day. It made the house smell amazing and was SO worth the wait. You will not be disappointed. I asked the kids and my honey if they could tell I used Turkey and they said they would have never known…. 🙂 Winning.
Love this recipe! My only change is I up the broth a touch, and use a potato masher while it’s cooking to break up the beans and thicken it up. Delicious!
Very easy, however my boyfriend is a hunter, and we had ground Elk in the freezer. No fat it’s leener than beef.
Delicious.
This is a family favorite! I swap sugar for brown sugar and add half a bag of MÉlange À Trois peppers from Trader Joe’s and a little bit of chocolate. So delicious!!
Super easy. I used black beans because I don’t like the others. This was the best chili I have ever made.
My new favorite chili recipe!
Forgot to add the rating!,
Thanks for the recipe! It was yummy! I made it with ground turkey and pinto beans since that is what I had. My husband and I enjoyed it!
Made this twice and it’s now my go to chili recipe. I am so happy that I stumbled upon this gem. Thanks!
I’ve made a lot of chili over the years. The combination of spices made this absolutely awesome. My husband who loves spicy was really impressed. I’ve highlighted this in my recipe list. I think it will be my go to from now on. I put the leftovers into a Chili Mac casserole topped with pickled jalapeno peppers and melted cheese.
This recipe was really. Just wondering, if I wanted to double the amount of meat, would I need to add more liquid as well?
*really good.
Way too much cumin and chili powder. Not enough garlic. I tastes straight up like dry seasoning. I’m going to let it simmer for longer to see if maybe the seasons marry more with everything.
Made this for supper for the first time this evening – I am definitely making this again. 🙂 I made small changes to the recipe: browned beef with chili powder, then added to pot and added more chili powder; added corn to the chili; and less than exactly doubled the yield. It’s great! I happily found myself delighting in spoonful after spoonful before it was done simmering. 🙂
Love this chili recipe! So good and so easy! The only thing I changed is I use diced petite tomatoes with chiles and I/2 bad frozen fire roasted corn. Spices are perfect!!
Made this for Halloween and it was the highlight of the night, everyone loved it and took some home. Making it again tonight for dinner!
Very nice depth of flavor in a short period of time! I used ground pork as that is what I had in the freezer.
Made this with plant based ‘meat’ for my vegetarian friend. She said it was the best chili. Even my meat-eating husband liked it.
I added about tap white pepper, 1/2 tsp cinnamon & smoked paprika, as well as some pinto beans.
Delicious! I’m so glad I tried this recipe!! I’ve been making Chile for years but this is by far the best I ever made.
Had anyone substituted the kidney beans and did pinto or black beans instead? If so, how’d it taste? Did you used canned beans?!
Wow. It’s the best chili I’d made. At the beginning I thought would be too much cumin following the recipe, but it turned out really tasty with all the ingredients. Amazing! Thank you so much
I omitted the sugar and substituted beer for beef broth plus I did use cayenne. Amazing 😋
Really easy and yummy recipe. Made it without the tomato sauce and a bit less sugar. I didn’t feel any heat at first so I put around double the amount of cayenne pepper and it was perfect.
If I do 2 lbs of hamburger should I just double everything else?
I made this recipe and it was absolutely wonderful. I will be using this every time I feel like chili. Thank you for sharing it.
Absolutely wonderful seasonings mix. l be making another batch of the seasoning to keep on hand. My foodie friend never likes my chili! But this time – WOW. I did add the cayenne. It was perfect moderate heat. I used ground round 85/15 and that worked out very nicely. Kudos.
Sorry but this just isn’t the chili for our family. Waaayyyyy too much cumin for our tastes.
Loved this recipe! It made chilli actually taste good again. I have already given it two several people. Thank you Amanda!
I made this today for the first time and while it was simmering on the stove my neighbour messaged me to ask what I was cooking because it smelled so good, both she and her son really wanted to try it and could they have some? I’m not lying! LOL Of course I brought some over and she just messaged me to let me know they loved it! I just tried it too and it’s a keeper! Thank you 🙂
This was the best chili I have ever eaten!
My family really likes this recipe! These are a couple modifications that I like (though it is very good as is!)
I like my chili more solid:
– Drain the diced tomatoes, too.
– Use 2/3 the amount of beef broth in the recipe.
For a some more color:
– Substitute black beans for 1/2 of the kidney beans.
– Instead of the cayenne, thinly slice a couple of fresh jalapenos and stir them in at the end (maybe save some for garnish).
The bright green jalapenos and black beans looked beautiful in the dish!
Listened to the comments and cut out the cayenne and halved the sugar. I also used low sodium beef broth, half the salt, and ground turkey instead of beef. Overall, pretty good! Even though I halved the sugar, I still found it pretty sweet for my taste. I’ll probably do about 1/2 tbsp next time.
I am from Cincinnati, Ohio and we put spaghetti in our chili. Added the spaghetti at the end of the 25 minutes(raw), cooked about ten more minutes—Delicious
Family loved it
New fam fav. I did dr it a little because I prefer a really thick and hearty chili and i don’t eat red meat. Dpubled the tecipe.
I subbed griund turkey for beef
Chicken broth for beef broth
Rotel for crushed tomaties
Extra can of beans. I used 1 can ea, white, red and pinto
Added the cayenne and 1/2 finely chopped jalapeno bc we like some heat.
My 15 yo grandson ate 6 bowls. My pickiest 12yo grandson and his friend saud it was the best ever and it was…. i wish I would haVe made more! There was barely left ovets!
I cooked it early on stove, then transfetred to crock pot and let sit on warm ubtil dinner.
Whatever you thknk you will need, double it. You will be gkad you did.
Its amazing.
I am going to try it with meatless crumbles and vegetable broth too.
Delicious chili! Thank you for this recipe!
I had lost my tried and true old recipe for Chili which was quite similar to this one. Happily, this recipe more than replaces my old one. It is easy to make and delicious. I did add diced orange peppers and celery in with the onions as they sautéed like I did with previous recipe, otherwise I followed the recipe exactly.
Thank you Wholesome Dish!
Tried this recipe for tonight’s dinner. Very simple, easy to follow, and quick. I recommend the cayenne.
I just made this recipe and it is sooo tasty. Probably one of the best chili’s I’ve had. I used rotel since I was out of canned tomatoes and the store shelves where cleared out and used only 1/2 the cayenne because I am a little sensitive to spicy foods. The flavors were perfect and not too spicy but just spicy enough. The whole family loved it and wished there were leftovers. Next time I will have to make a double batch. This will be my go to recipe for chili from now on. Thanks!
Yes very good I follow the full recipe Sp
Flavorful and tasty will do this again
l am a private chef, l cooked this chili this week order. Turned out amazing, they loved it. l also added some diced peppers and carrots. It will be my go-to chili recipe.
One of the best chili recipes I’ve made in a long time! Very tasty.
Easy to make and follow recipe. I’ve tried a few variations with ingredients. Always good.
Love this recipe. I used Beyond Meat, ground plant based protein and it was great. I think I will use a bit less sugar next time but it is still a solid 5 STARS.
Amazing chili recipe ! My son loved it thank you!
It is the BEST!!
I try not to use canned tomatoes, but I did use the tomato paste. I put the whole can in when adding the spices. I added 8 oz of water when I added the tomatoes and beef stock. Instead of canned tomatoes, I used 6 lg tomatoes. I used my pasta pot to blanch the tomatoes, so the peels just fell off. After I dumped the blanching water, I rinse the pot and used it to cook the chili. It was a littleextra work, but if your watching your sodium and appreciate tge fresh taste of tomatoes, it was well worth it. This is my favorite chili recipe.
Great recipe! I followed it to a “t” and added the optional Cayenne Pepper. Thanks from STL.
Very Good!! My husband is not a chili person but he loves this one!!
Love this easy but delicious chili. I added a couple of pepper flakes. Other than that awesome
Made this recipe twice now. Very good!!
I always use 4 cans beans to 1 or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef. We love beans….. also I use sodium free Herb Ox beef bouillon & 1/2 the beans are low or no sodium & typically a fraction of the salt. Wherever I can I 1/2 the sodium whether in beans, bouillon, et….. when everyone adds their crackers or condiments, the salt is not typically missed. I applaud those who do not have to watch their sodium. Yummy recipe!!!!
Why do I say this is hands-down the best chili recipe we’ve had? Everyone had seconds! This will be a winter staple in our home.
Very good. I used chili beans instead of kidney beans. My 8 year old son and myself just prefer those. Love the recipe! He said he could eat it for breakfast!
Absolutely delicious. 1/2 tbs of cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of heat. Will continue to make <3
Wow so super good. Followed almost all of the directions. Added green pepper with the onions and skipped the tomato sauce as I added a can of brooks chili mix in place of that.
I will always make this recipe. Thank you
No, I dont as I find the fat helps pick up the flavor of the dry ingredients and adds to the overall taste. Theres flavour in the fat
the ingredients call for tomato paste but directions omit it
This chili has nothing wierd or gimmicky in it- it is just darned good chili! I made it and won a Chili Cookoff!!! A few notes-
I did not omit the cayenne. I used 2 T of chili powder and 1/2 T of Chipolte chili powder. and then I did season to taste with a little more salt which may not have been necessary had I used less sugar than called for.
And chopped green onions, cheese, and sour cream for topping
YUMMY!!!
Very easy to make absolutely delicious!
Delicious! I stopped eating red meat a few years ago so I subbed ground turkey and chicken broth for the beef products. I left everything else the same and it’s AMAZING! I served over rice with cornbread and roasted corn on the cob— perfect!
Love love this
I dont know what happened but this is way too spicy! Even for my husband who loves the hottest spices. It leaves a powdery aftertaste and the spice isnt sweet it’s just powder tasting. I was hoping for something much much better. Very dissatisfied. I even drained out all the sauces and did it over and added 2 more cans of different types of beans, used more brown sugar and only half a tablespoon of chili powder, we will see what happens lol
I’m addicted to this chili. It really is the best!
Literally the best chili I’ve ever made and had. It’s going I’m the family recipe book.
Absolutely the beat chili! I also add some celery slices to the onions and olive oil. It adds a nice additional church and flavor. I usually add the celery about two minutes into the 5 minute cooking process.
Very tasty and flavorful. Trader Joe’s didn’t have chili powder, ended up using 4 tbsp of TJs Chili seasoning blend, omitted the cumin bc the seasoning blend already has cumin. The blend also has garlic powder, but still included the 1 tbsp of garlic powder. It was divine!
This is the best chili recipe I ever made! It’s so easy and delicious. I always come back to this one.
I made this recipe several times, I LOVE IT! I never used a different chili recipe only yours! Thanks for sharing your recipe !
Finally, after all of these years, I too can make the best Chili ever. I found this recipe about a month ago, made it, loved it, and am ready to make it again. This will be my prize Chili recipe forever and ever more. I omitted the Red Pepper as my tum-tum doesn’t like it. However, I may add just a smidge this time. Absolutely No Sugar, thank you! Not fond of a main, hearty meal having a sweet tint. Try this recipe. I guarantee you will love it!
Guys this recipe is seriously amazing. So easy, tastes just the way chili should. I didn’t make mine spicy because I have two kids, so it’s a little sweeter than I normally like it- but I’m just adding hot sauce and it’s perfect.
(And shocker, the kids won’t even try it 🙄)
Very happy with this, can’t wait to make it again and again!
Also, I used ground turkey- it’s tender and delicious!
Easy to make, no fuzz great chilly recipe.
Excellent recipe, very easy to cook and well balanced. It is “The Best”.
This is exactly the same as the Chili my Mom made when I was a kid. It’s delicious. Brings back memories.
I also like to add cooked macaroni noodles at the end and turn it into Chili Mac. Best Chili recipe out there.
Is this a one cup serving or more?
The beef broth brings in a lot of flavor. Loved this recipe. Did a couple undrained bean cans as well and added some minced garlic. Great recipe! fav chilli I have made
I am literally eating a bowl at this time hot off the stove. I am not a cook at all. I pretty much had all the basic spices, prep was super fast, and cooking made me feel like I was doing something while not actually doing much at all lol. Most importantly it is very, very tasty.
Easy and delicious
I’m always skeptical about recipes that say they’re the best, but this one delivers! Like some other people said, I thought it was very “tomato-y” before it cooked but came out perfectly! I added some ground pork because I didn’t have enough ground beef and cooked it in the crockpot for 10 hours on low, then let the flavors meld in the fridge for a day. Chili is always so much better a day or two later, in my opinion. My bf went back for thirds, which is highly unusual. Winner winner Chili dinner!
Delicious!
Can I use tomato juice instead of beef broth or would it change the flavor too much?
Excelente recipe! The only thing I modified was going with 1 tablespoon of sugar versus 2. It came out delicious! I served with sour cream, mild cheddar, and green onion.
Looks to me like the prep time for this recipe is more like 30 minutes, with another 15 minutes before that just to assemble all the ingredients!
I’d never used a recipe before and believe the addition of sugar (just like in good Italian red sauces) makes a huge contribution. I also learned that cayenne is MUCH hotter than chili powder (who knew – I thought they were interchangeable before). Great recipe that I have book marked on Pinterest so that I can make it again and again.
Way too much sugar in this recipe. Results were cloying.
yummy! would definitely add less salt next time though.
I suggest only using one tablespoon of sugar, just my family’s preference. I didn’t use cayenne pepper because I only had Ro-tel tomatoes but definitely would if I had used regular tomatoes.
Great chili recipe! I made it exactly as shown for all ingredients and included the cayenne pepper. We have kids but they HATE beans so I didn’t worry about the spiciness of the cayenne- but the sugar balanced it out! Even my bean haters loved this chili! And super quick and easy. Thanks!
If I double this recipe to make 12 servings would it fit in a 7.5 quart dutch oven pot?
I tried this last night and it was ok but I wasn’t thrilled about it . I totally did not put the additional spicy chili powder in it ,but I did notice a weird after taste that I think may have been from the Cumin.I dont think I’ll make it again.
Excellent depth of flavors in this chili. We loved it!!
Way to sweet!! Going to try again but without the sugar.
Love this! Easy as can be!!! I did add about 2 tablespoons of red wine 😋 and absolutely the cayenne pepper!
I have made this many times and its a great starting recipe! I’ve made a few tweaks over time but over all great!
Perfect basic chili recipe! I have been looking for one lime my mom’s, and this one was it. Thank you!
This was the best chili I ever had. Normally my son isn’t a fan of chile…well this recipe changed that. I wouldn’t change one thing. We just used ground turkey instead of beef.
Fantastic recipe. I add 1/2 times meat, leave out half the sugar and add half can of garbanzos.
delicious- i did add chopped carrots
Fantastic and easy to make!
Excellent base recipe! I made one version as indicated, except I added smoked sausage (sauteed the sausage before adding in the onions) and cooked in my electric pressure cooker. The family loved it!! I made a second version using this recipe as a base but added spicy andouille sausage, spicy cocoa seasoning, and red pepper flakes for some more heat. Also made in the pressure cooker. Oh…and about a 1/4 cup of guinness stout.
So incredibly good. I doubled the recipe and froze half.
Unfortunately for me, the amount of Cumin the recipe calls for leaves an overbearing after taste with each bite. I went back and rechecked the measurement. If I make this recipe again, I will most likely cut the amount of Cumin in half.
This was the first time I made chili bean soup and it was awesome. I used organic products where I could and a few small adjustments …. only 1tbs of sugar (might omit or use less next time) and added thyme. Also I used grass fed beef. My husband loved it … had enough to freeze for another night.
Easy, Fast and tastes fabulous!
I use brown sugar, bay leaf, no broth, but the rest of recipe is like mine. I have never, ever cooked my chili for just 30 minutes, at least 2 hours or 2.5 hours. To me the longer it cooks, the better it taste, oh and nothing on top of mine.
Have a nice day!
Really good!
This is excellent recipe!!!
Best chili 🌶 ever!!!
Excellent chili. I made a double batch which fit perfectly in my 6 quart slow cooker. I only used 1 can of kidney beans, and then used 1 can of corn, drained. All the spices melded very well together and my family really enjoyed it. This recipe is a keeper!
Very quick and easy to prepare and tastes delicious!
I love this recipe. I would like to double it but two pounds of beef seems too much. What ratio or proportions should I use for these ingredients? 1 1/2 lb. beef, and double everything else?
Amazing!! Simple and delicious!! We added some red onion and also peppers. YUM!
Ive tried so many chilli recipes and this is my new favorite! I was hesitant about the sugar, so i only added 1 tablespoon and i think it adds just the right flavor. Definitely will be making this again
It really is the best classic chili recipe! Simple, traditional, and everything it should be! Thank you for sharing! My son gets excited every time I say I’m making this.
I’ve searched for ages to find a chili recipe with the right balance of spices. This one is the best I’ve found! I like to double the recipe and do one can of kidney beans and one can of black beans. I also add a can of corn and a sweet potato cut into small cubes. Served with corn bread. It’s a family favourite.
Such an easy and tasty recipe! tastes good with ground turkey or beef. yummmmmm!
I love this. It’s easy and fast to make. It’s always a big hit
My husband has been wanting me to make him so chili and he loved it. Thank you
This is a family favorite that everyone loves! (Which is hard to find in my family of picky eaters!) we usually double this recipe and serve it at Halloween! I’m excited to make it again this weekend!
Made it tonight and it was very good. Next time I will only use one spoon of sugar…if that much.
Let me start by saying, i have never cooked chili in my life. And my husband is floored! He said its better then his mom used to make! I can’t thank you enough, this was so fast and easy to make. Our family will be enjoying your recipe for years to come tyty!
delicious! used rotel tomatoes for extra seasoning instead of canned tomatoes & mild sausa sauce instead of tomato sauce, wonderful tasty & easy & delicious!
Wow came great! Didn’t have diced tomatoes so I used half a jar of pasta sauce, used black beans in lieu of kidney beans, and chicken broth instead of beef broth, just based on what I had on hand. Served over tortillas with sour cream and cheddar cheese on top. Easy one pot meal for a chilly evening. Yum! Thanks!
Great recipe. A bit too sweet for me. I only used about 3/4of a tablespoon of sugar. Will have to reduce it more next time.
Too much tomato
My favorite chili recipe! So easy too and not too many ingredients needed that you dont already have. I like to sub the plain diced tomatoes to the Italian stewed. I cut them up more and drain most of juice from 2 cans when tripling the recipe. Thanks!!
I’ve made this recipe numerous times and love it! I grew up with a much “soupier” style chili, but I find the ratio of meat-to-liquid and spices in this recipe to be much preferred. Even with small tweaks here and there for personal preference, this recipe is great.
The base of spices also works well to swap in ground turkey or chicken for those trying to cut their red meat consumption. I’ve even made this recipe with lentils as the base for a “meat free” option, and it worked extremely well!
Kudos for this recipe!
Really liked this chili. Probably my favorite. Maybe will use a little less sugar. Made it just as directed because my daughter hates spicy recipes and she liked this one! For my personal preference, I would add rotel for extra spice. But, this recipe is a keeper and I will never buy a chili mix again.
LOVE
This is a keeper I have made it 3 times due to hubby asking me to make I didn’t use sugar or Cayenne Pepper. I also cut back on salt to 1/2 tsp. I’m went heavy on the tbsp. Also added can of pinto chili beans rinsed. Turned out great😊
Made this tonight. Made it exactly as written. Next time I’ll probably only add 1 tbs of sugar as 2 Tbs seemed to be too much. Otherwise, easy, yummy and filling. Served with cornbread perfect for a cold day!
Great chili….love it
Made this chilly today because the weather got cold and rainy. Followed the recipe exactly and turned out delicious. The Whole family’s enjoyed it even my 8 yr old son.
This recipe is great..so easy. If I don’t have cayenne, I add a few shakes of dried chili flakes and a pinch of cinnamon for some added depth. Yum!
This is an excellent recipe. My husband doesn’t like sweet meat so instead of 2 table spoons of sugar I use 2 Table spoons of ketchup. I figured it will make it just slightly sweet without tasting the sugar. The first time I made this chili I tried only adding 1 table spoon of sugar and he said it was too sweet so that’s why I use ketchup instead. Other than that slight change, I follow as directed and it comes out perfect everytime.
This Chili was really good! I didn’t use the cayenne pepper and cut back salt to 1/2 teaspoon because of health restrictions. I will be making this again.
I love your recipe, Amanda. I’ve madeit several times now. I have another recipe that is also amazing, but it takes hours and has a ton of ingredients. This one is honestly just as good and is now my go-to. Thank you! You’ve made my life easier and my family gets chili for often now! <3
Best chili ever! I didn’t have beef broth so I used chicken broth. Amazing!
Really good, simple chili. I have made it several times. Instead of cayenne I add a chopped fresh jalapeno.
My husband loves this chili so much that I have to double the recipe and it’s just the two of us.
Do you drain the fat off the ground beef before adding the seasonings ??
I dont drain the fat, it adds more flavor.
I always drain a good bit when I make this. I leave a little for flavor. I like to use the 90/10 hamburger meat from Sam’s and make a big batch. LOVE this recipe ❤❤
I never do. Flavor lies in the fat!
Nope!
I did, but I used 80/20 and cooked the meat separate and thed added the meat to the onions after I drained the grease.
Sherri, it’s 90percent lean ground beef so there really won’t be fat to speak of ( and it will really need the cooking oil to start). If you use 85 percent beef, then drain it.
Not if you are using ground beef with only 10% fat.. But if using 20 % I would drain about half the fat out … But not all of it .. Also be sure if you’re gunna drain a little not to cook it with the onions otherwise you will lose that onion flavor
I would, I used grass fed 80/20 but there wasn’t anything to drain … u did pat the meat with a paper towel to remove any excess grease.
I used 85/15 ground beef, and drained the fat. Turned out delicious
I was wondering the same thing myself.
Can’t speak for the author of this excellent recipe, but if you use 90% or higher lean beef, there won’t be a whole lot to drain. Most of the liquid is actually water and will evaporate if you keep cooking the beef at low heat. But by all means drain off any fat if you use 85% or lower ground beef.
I found that the 90% beef really doesn’t leave enough fat to worry about draining it off. What is in the pan gives extra flavor. I would think that if you prefer to drain it- go for it!
I just made this last night and it was DELICIOUS. I was actually wondering the same thing but I ended up not draining it. I did use the 90% lean beef suggested so there wasn’t too, too much to drain but I’m going to try to drain it last night.
Like a previous review, I will also try only one tablespoon of sugar. I would say this recipe is mildly spicy with the cayenne suggested. If anyone wants it to be very spicy, you’d have to double the cayenne.
I was looking for the “world’s best chili”.. this is what popped up.. I’m telling you this is the BEST!! I think not draining the oil off , and the beef broth was a great spin.
I made some substitutions (I was out of kidney beans so I used black and was out of chili powder so I googled a substitute chili powder recipe and made that), this was delicious! I was bummed there were no leftovers to enjoy! I am saving this recipe and will definitely make again (I already bought the missing ingredients so I can copy it AS IS this time!)
I don’t personally, and have never had an issue. To me it’s just added flavor, but then I again everyone has their own take on these things.
I almost never drain off the fat when using ground beef. That’s just flavour as far as I’m concerned. Used this recipe this evening the chili turned out great.
I know the recipe called for 90% lean ground beef so maybe using that produces less fat in the pan. However, I used 80/20 so there was definitely grease and I drained it after I browned the beef and before adding the spices. I think it would be way to greasy if you don’t drain a higher fat ground beef.
I’ve made this recipe several times and I do not drain the beef after cooking it.
definitely a favorite
Making it today very easy I used veg broth ground turkey pork and beef mix..added two cans of beans cause my guy loves beans tastes great
Quick and taste great.
Love, love, love this chili. We omit the cayenne (there’s plenty of heat without it) and use no salt beef broth AND only half the amt of salt called for. It’s perfect, even for this salt lover! So good!
Holly, about salt. I was lowering my salt intake for health and blood pressure reasons. I had labs done, got an emergency call from my doc saying I had hyponatremia, low salt in my blood, a condition that is lethal!!! Yes you can die from not enough sodium in the blood. A year later, my sodium is just under the normal average. I’d be very careful with this. And you can’t just dump a bunch of salt in your body, it will go the other way. Balance is key. I wanted to pass this along.
Native Texan here. I only use one tablespoon of sugar, otherwise follow the recipe. Very good if you like beans in your chili. I do use the cayenne and find it mildly spicy by Texas standards. Using Rotelle in place of petite diced kicks it up even more.
I have this bubbling on the stove now. Used corona beer instead of beef stock and Rotelle tomatoes. Keeping it on the mild side because I am sharing with my friend who is very ill with cancer.
I also reduced the Sugar to 1lbs and I found that was too sweet; I think the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste had enough sugar… might go down to 1tsp or omit completely next time … and I will be making this again.
I use 1/2 of the ground beef that is recommended for the recipe and then I add and a nice grilled ribeye steak chopped up and put in the sauce. It gives it that extra great steak flavor.You should try it.
I just omit the beans
I wish I would have read the reviews before making this. It was far too sweet for me. I would only use 1 tablespoon or less. The amount of sugar ruined the chili for me.
I’m a vegetarian. I use fake beef crumbles, fake beef stock. Brown the onions first & put it all mixed in a crock pot all day. Added 2 tbls butter & another 1/2 cup broth. This is the best chili I’ve ever had. Always go back to this one. THANK YOU!!!
Love the spice blend. I didn’t have a can of tomato sauce so substituted a can of V8🤗
This is the BEST chili recipe. The combination of spicy and sweet is wonderful. I sometimes add black beans and some canned or frozen corn. My husband loves this chili, and he’s pretty particular.
This recipe is WOW! My husband thought it was too sweet so I will add 1 TBS of sugar when I make it again. I also added a green pepper as a personal preference but the basics of this recipe make it versatile and delicious.
5 stars
I skip the diced tomatos and beef broth
I just use tomato sauce
I also add 1/2 box of cooked sphaghtti too. It’s a Cincinnati, OH thing and the way my mom made it.
I alwaya refer to this recipe for my dry ingredient amounts.
Only way I ever had chili as a kid. also from Cincy!
Perfect! Best chili I’ve ever had.
I make this chili every time I make it! My family loves it, so much when my Gma hears I’m making it she has me come grab Tupperware for them as well! Highly recommended
Very nice reciepe Amanda. What initially impressed me after making this chili was, strangely, the color. The chili gravy shimmers with a deep redish brown hue which IMO gives the appearance that what you’ll be experiencing is a delicious rich flavor. I am certainly not a food snob, I just like what I eat to look good. More importantly was that the flavor of this receipe is much of everything I like in a chili. I made only minor adjustments simply to appease my own pallet and my constant desire to put my own spin on things I enjoy. I had cut the 1 lb of lean beef to a half pound and added a half pound of ground pork sausage. I added two small/medium Pablamo peppers (chopped) and three small/medium Jalapenos (chopped). Since the pandemic I have been outdoors doing more of what I love such as traveling the US car camping with my kayak and mountain bike in tow. I enjoy one pot meals you can simply heat up and make in advance. Nothing is better IMO than a meal that only gets better in flavor after it’s been refrigerated or even frozen to heat up later. I reside in Missouri (about an hour and a half West of St. Louis) and headed next week to the Current River for an outing. I’m not at all afraid of the cold but certainly will appreciate this receipe at the end of the day around a fire. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely hearty & delicious! My hubs, twins and daughter ate it all up!!
I make this chili all the time because chili is just one of my favorite foods and I, admittedly, make it year round. I’ve made this recipe for about a year and a half maybe longer and I love it every time. I occasionally tweak it with a little beer ( sounds weird but it’s really good) but usually I’ll just keep it simple and throw it in the crock pot for a few hours and boom. Happy husband and happy me!
I love this recipe. Have made it several times and plan to make tomorrow for football game halftime. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Are you able to cook this recipe in a crock pot?
I have made it in the crockpot with great success. What I did was brown the ground beef first in a frying pan, then add it to the crockpot and add all other ingredients. I let it cook for the better part of the day (maybe about 8 hours) on low. Or if you have an instant pot, you could brown the ground beef using sauté mode, and then add all ingredients and use the slow cooker mode so you only dirty one pot.
This was delicious. I added a diced jalapeno with the onion at the beginning, and the cayenne, thought the spice level was perfect.
The absolute best!! This will definitely be saved! The sugar gives it a hint of sweetness. Love it so much!
I had mom’s chili before and I liked it! She even put spinach in it & I never tasted it! BTW, she’s making it tonight for dinner for us!
This chili is very good.! Recommend!
Love the recipe..minus the sugar..Thank you. It taste better then in the crockpot anyday!!
Very delicious and flavorful recipe. I’ll definitely use this again!
I used canned fire roasted diced tomatoes and added a can of drained/rinsed pinto beans in addition to the red kidney beans. Topped it with diced jalapeño, shredded cheese and Fritos.
Our family loves this recipe and it is so quick and simple! I omitted the tomato sauce by accident and it proved delish anyway. Thank you for sharing this recipe with everyone.
I liked it, but could use a lot less sugar!
Thanks this is delicious! I switched up some from the last wonderful time I made it. It was very salty. I cut the salt to 1 teaspoon and rather than the salty beef broth I used home made vegetable broth which I typically keep on hand. Otherwise this recipe is truly the best and you can always cut the salt and use low sodium beef broth or even water if you’re watching your salt intake like we should all be doing! Very adaptable, can’t go wrong
This is the best chili I have ever had! Absolutely flavorful and completely delicious! 100% recommend!
Perfect! Wouldn’t change a thing!
Quite the recipe you’ve got miss. It’s a little lacking in spiciness for my family so I’ll go and add maybe more cayenne pepper and possibly some jalapeños + red chilies. Other than that it slapped. Put a little shredded extra sharp cheddar and some sour cream to finish it off on top. Will keep making this!
Made it tonight everyone loved it! Next time I’m making it spicier!!
I’ve been taking the past year to seek out great chili recipes.. AND THIS ONE TAKE THE GOLD MEDAL! This was amazing, and i don’t think I’ll be looking for another recipe ever.
Made it for the family and was a big hit. Next time. I’ll leave out the cayenne and use hot sauce instead!
Hello! Here is a very stupid question I hope you can help me with. When the recipe calls for chili powder that means powdered dried chili peppers? Or store-bought ‘chili seasoning powder’ . Because I’m in Switzerland and can’t get that quick chili seasoning powder. I’m looking for the actual spices and measurements I need to cook this. I am missing some flavors from back home. Thanks!
This chili was so delicious!!! I did add a tbsp of onion powder as well just because.
Will reduce the amount of chili powder next time.
Same!!! I’ve already frozen individual servings of this but plan on coming up with a way to be able to enjoy (more) what’s left.
Agreed! I found it WAY too spicy.
This excellent recipe produced a very satisfying result. It had a rich, beefy taste, a balanced spiciness, and an appealing texture. This recipe came together very quickly which gave me time to enjoy a beer while it was simmering. With regard to tweaking, I used only 3/4 of cumin because too much cumin can throw off the balance (but that’s just a subjective preference). I cook almost every day and chili is a dish I turn to when I need to take a break from more involved processes. I also had everything on hand-no small thing when the closest grocery is six miles away. This is a keeper!
Very well said Yankee from Alabama and I agree with your entire assessment except for the beer. I had a glass or two of Pinot Grigio and, yes I know white wine and beef don’t pair well but I am a white wine only drinker.
Very good! Made this today, skipped the canned tomatoes and used fresh diced grape tomatoes and a whole can of tomato paste instead of the recommended amount. Served with cornbread and Fritos! Will make again for sure, Thanks for rhe recipe.
This is one of the best chili recipes that we have had.
I did not drain. Didnt have much grease using ground top sirloin but I also didnt use the olive oil. It came out really good. I added crushed frito’s ,sour cream and shredded cheddar on top to dress it. MMMM MMMM
I’m generally skeptical of any recipe that claims to be “the best”, but oh, my GAWD!! I have to say I made one substitution… I had a half pound of ground beef, and a pound of mild Italian sausage. I’ve offered leftovers to my mom and a coworker… I might have to take that back. 😳
Delicious!!!! I won’t be going back to the store bought packets.
I used this recipe as a first time chili and it came out amazing everyone loved it but I do recommend if wanting it spicier you should add more cayenne but all in all amazing
Very good! Will use less sugar next time. I added a small can of jalapeños.
Excellent as is! I went to a bit spicier because that’s the way I enjoy chili. I increased the cayenne pepper and used Rotel diced tomatoes with habanero’s. This recipe is really good and I am rating based on the way it is written as all recipes should be rated and not on my own or anyone elses changes
Hands down the best chili recipe I have come across. Alot of ingredients but simple to make.
Altered it a little with some extra spice but other than that this recipe made my husband very happy.
The best chili recipe I’ve ever made.
Did not like the sugar in the recipe.
How much is 1/6th of the recipe?
Great traditional recipe, we love it!
This IS the best chili. It is so easy to make and it is fantastic. I had to skip the beans because my husband is from Texas. I am making this for my chili cook-off. My only change is to use Rotel tomatoes for an extra kick.
Living I Japan currently and was missing the taste of home. Once I started eating I was hooked! Dinner for a whole week! I’ve made this chili three times now!
Great tasting, easy recipe. I made w/diced tomatoes w/chili which added just a little zip to he dish.
Delicious!
First time I’ve tried this recipe. I like putting in beef broth. M adding some raw onion Can’t, sour cream and corn chips to each bowl. Can’t wait for dinner!
Amanda, I’m from Columbia, MO.
I have made this at least 5 times already, Best chilli ever !!!!
This chili is SO GOOD!! I made the recipe as is (left out the cayenne) everyone loved it and asked me to make this same recipe the next time we have chili.
Thank you!
Love this recipe and my family does too! I skip the canned tomatoes and just add 15oz of tomato sauce and it turns out spectacular! The cayenne is just enough of a kick!
This is great chili bit next time I’ll cut the sugar way down or leave it out altogether.
This went over super well with my family! We added it to our favorite meal board! I only used about half an onion because none of us like too much onion and it seemed to hit the spot just right. I also used diced tomatoes with chilis so I didn’t add any cayenne pepper and it had plenty of kick.
The best chili recipe ever!!! Perfect blend of spices.. Even my kids who never liked chili loved it..I added an extra can of beans for thicker chili. Topped mine with chopped red onion, sour cream, crushed crackers and shredded cheese. Saving this recipe to use it again and again.
Need green peppers
Wow great chili I doubled the recipe everything came out great
I’m eating this right now! This is one of the best recipes for chili, hands down! Thank you for sharing.
Just eating it right now. Both of us oohing and ahhing. So easy! Skipped the sugar, guesstimated on a few amounts, but followed the recipe as written otherwise. Thanks.
This Chilli was amazing! I make it all the time! Totally recommend
It was overall a good flavor. I liked the way the sugar played off of the spices. However, for us I felt for us the amount of spice recommended for the volumn of ingredients made it too intense and over powered any flavor of meat, so I will be decreasing the amount of Cumin and Chili Powder next time. I would recommend half the Cumin and Chili Powder that was in the recipe, then if more is needed it can be gradually added in.
too tomatoey
Jacob, try cooking your tomatoes a little longer to reduce the tomato taste. Choice of tomatoes can make a difference as well as the size. Maybe a smaller dice would help. I always cook it longer at a low temperature. Hope this helps.
You could always add more seasoning.
i did half the tomato sauce and 2/3 or the diced. added ghost pepper hot sauce 1 teaspoon, 4 diced crimini mushrooms and a diced green bell pepper. Best. Chilli. Ever. Thanks for the foundation recipe (my new fav)
so dont add so many tomatoes…….
5 STARRS
VERY GOOD CHILI!! It tastes amazing but I would recommend only putting 1 tablespoon of sugar instead of 2 and adding some bell peppers and minced garlic in there too but it tastes AWESOME!
The first time I made this I thought it was too sweet and didn’t have enough beans. Second time around I doubled the beans and tomato paste – it was excellent!
Very good. Next time will double the meat and beans plus add 3 Tbl chopped canned green chilies.
My family loved the chili…they said it was the best chili I’ve ever made!
This was so yummy! I wanted to try exactly and it was great. Next time I’m going to add a couple jalapeños for a little bit more spice.
I enjoyed it but, it was too much sugar for me. I thought it over powered the taste of the chili. And it could use a bit more chili powder.
Other than the sugar very good.
2 tablespoons of cumin?? I followed recipe and only tasted cumin
I have made this chili for about a year. From the start I left out sugar but followed all other steps. My family asks for it every other month. I tweak it every so often, using white onion instead of yellow, black beans instead of kidney or pinto, and sometimes add diced bacon. Always delicious!
My family absolutely loves this chili!!!!!
Wanted something quick and easy for neighborhood chili competition. Never made it before. Won 1st place! I added bay leaf…just cuz that’s what mom did with everything. Also added maybe a 1/2 teaspoon of Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce (didn’t want to buy cayenne pepper just for this occasion).
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe. It was so good I had a bowl for breakfast! 🙂
Doubled it. Very spicy. Don’t know about the sweetness either. The flavor was good, but next time I’ll use no sugar and cayenne,and back down a little on the chili powder and cumin.
My som can’t have alot of spice so i cut down on the chilli powder and no red pepper. It was great.
I’ve made this twice and followed the recipe to the”T” and it is absolutely delicious!
Loved it but made some changes. Added #some chopped shishito peppers with the onions. Used beer instead of broth.
Used PINCH SPICE MARKET chili powder. Best chili powder ever. (You can buy it online) used maple syrup instead of sugar. Best chili I ever made. Thanks for the recipe!
We LOVE this recipe. Our new go to chili! Thank you!!
Didn’t use the beans or the sugar… As my husband and I are not huge bean fans. Swapped the beef for ground turkey and we loaded it up with celery, carrots and bell peppers to sub out the beans. Made our own diced tomatoes and tomato paste to make it healthier. We loved it!!!
Ive never made chili from scratch (without the packet!) & this was easy & perfect! Thanks
Fantastic
Excellent!!! I love the flavor, didn’t change a thing!!!
oh my god, amazing recipe
I made this chili recipe but doubled everything and I’m sorry that I did. I turned out too soupy for my liking and the taste was okay, not “the best” in my opinion.
Wow! I’ve tried many chili recipes and usually like them all. BUT… this one was the easiest and quickest and OMG! most yummy! I only made a few additions (which speaks volumes since none really impact what you’ve done). I made all veggies on the chunkier side and used a whole, large, sweet onion, a red bell pepper, and an 11oz drained canned of Mexican corn I only had chicken (not beef) broth, so used that. This is a GREAT recipe, and I’m so glad I found it. I’ll definitely pass it along to my (adult) sons. Yummm!
I’ve made this recipe twice, 1 as written and the other without sugar. Much better without the sugar and ok with it. My family loved it without and ate 2 big ole bowls before their stuffed bellies just really couldn’t hold any more.
Best chili I’ve ever had
I made the chilli recipe exactly, and we loved it. Enjoyed the sweetness. It is now our new go to for chilli! Thank you for sharing.
This chili recipe is AMAZING! Very good, the entire family loved it! Definitely keeping this recipe to use for family gatherings. Thanks for sharing!
I normally use another recipe for my chili but decided to give this one a try. My husband loved it: “This is the best chili you have ever made” “that recipe is a keeper”. The only thing different that I did was skip the sugar and I added fresh minced garlic. Will be making it again this weekend!
This was fantastic. I left our the sugar but did everything else. So good and easy vs a day long cooking version.
LOVED IT ! I did it with fresh heirloom cherry tomatoes that I diced up instead of using canned,nd also made my own tomatoe sauce w/ fresh tomatoes to make it healthier. I wish I added some bell peppers as I felt it was missing a crunch so I think I will get some tomorrow& air fry them and add it in. Topped mines off w/ fresh green onions,sour cream,Mexican cheese,and lots of Tabasco of course. Delicious i sure got to the bottom of the bowl fast! Will definitely remake ! Thanks for sharing the recipe !
My family didn’t care for this chili. We found it way too sweet with not enough beans.
OH MY OH MY OH MY!!!! So good you will not regret it!!!!! First time I ever made it knocked it out of the park!!!
About how many does this serve?
Made this as described and we Loved it. I did add two Arbol Chili Pods at the end since it didn’t seem that spicy however. Thanks for a Great recipe.
Great starting point! Tweak to your liking.
I followed the recipe (more or less) But my question is; I used raw kidney beans rather than canned Kidney Beans. I soaked them in water and left them out overnight. Then I put the m in a pot with 1 can of crushed tomatoes and one can of tomato paste. I cut up some sweet peppers and half of a jalapeño pepper to make it spicy. I cooked ground beef on a separate pan and mixed it with the chili when it was brown and fully cooked. I added two table spoons of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and lemon pepper. Also two table spoons of chili powder.
Then I let it sit for an hour
It tasted great, but the kidney beans were crunchy, not soft. It still tasted great but I’m wondering if I should have cooked the kidney beans by themself for 15-30 minutes so they wouldn’t be so crunchy.
Does anybody know if raw kidney beans must be cooked, or if you can get sick from eating crunchy (undercooked) kidney beans?
This is amazing! Thankyou for sharing. YuM!
This was really tasty and quick! I added 1 green bell pepper, 2 celery stalks and 2 garlic cloves to the onion saute step.
This was amazing. I’ve made a few different recipes in the past and this blew them out of the water. My new go-to!
A great starting point for you to put your spin on. My chili has spiraled out of control, so starting again with this great recipe.
Adjustments I made: Doubled the recipe, also added extra cumin, chili powder, chipotle, black pepper and dark brown sugar instead of sugar.
Probably the best chili I have ever made. The seasoning is spot on! Don’t change a thing!! This is definitely a keeper. Thank you.
I caramelize the onions in bacon fat. Add roasted jalapeño towards the end of the onions. Add the 5 chopped slices of thick cut bacon that was cooked previously cooked to a crisp for the onions at step 4. I simmer on low for an hour and serve with brown rice made w broth. Also the ground protein I’ve used is turkey. Adjust spice salt and sugar as I go.
Wow this is pretty tasty! My daughter doesn’t like green peppers or tomatoes so I subbed the diced tomatoes with crushed (she can’t tell they’re there 😅) wow turned out pretty tasty in 1/3 rd of the time it takes for my main chili recipe! Definitely saving this for when she’s over
Very easy recipe and has amazing flavor. I added a little more kick for my family and they absolutely loved it. Our toppings are unique! Cheese it ctackers, cheese and sour creme. Perfect weather right now with fall in the air and rain in our forcast. Sanford, Fl
Awesome whole family loved it so simple
I needed something quick to use with my ground beef and found this recipe. I didn’t use sugar and I used traditional spaghetti sauce because I did not have tomato sauce. It is excellent and it was so easy.
Don’t make chili much, but when I get so many rave reviews, I think I’ll make this one often! Didn’t have tomato paste on hand so I fudged it with some ketchup. Omitted sugar and beans. Exchanged salt with potassium. Half of my broth was chicken broth. Literally just rumaged through what I had on hand and it still came out great! I personally thought there was too much cumin, but my husband said “no! Leave it how it is next time.” It’s hard to replicate a good thing, we’ll have to see how it goes a second time. But with this many good reviews, how could it go wrong?!
I was looking for a good quick chili recipe and this is it! This will be my “go to” recipe from now on.
Has anyone ever tried beer instead of the beef broth?
This was amazing. It was a little spicy and that’s what I loved about it. It didn’t need a lot of ingredients which made it better. This chili was the best chili I ever made and tasted. I put cheese and sour cream on it and it was the bomb. I loved it so much and when I make chili again this is what I’ll use
This recipe has way too much salt and it’s heavy on the cumin. I mixed all of the spices together. I wish that I had added about 1/2 of the mix, then tasted the chili before adding more. I think I could have done a double batch with these spices. Sorry.
I just made this chili today! I tweaked it a bit. I added two cans of beans and I 10 ounce can of mild Rotel with green chilies. I omitted the beef broth because the thickness was perfect. It was delicious! Thanks for this recipe! I only changed because of what I already had on hand. Rotel instead of sauce. And a 29 you ce can of crushed tomatoes. I will keep this one it was yummy.
Excellent chili. Very easy to make and wonderful flavor.
Love this recipe. I added chili beans with sauce. I did not rinse. It was a little hot for my elderly Mom.
Favorite chili recipe! The only thing I change is add an extra can of beans; I typically use one can dark red and one can light red kidney beans. Always a family favorite and will continue to make this fall and winter as I did last year.
Weird combination
Sooo yummy!! I added some corn and avocado to it. So delicious my family loved it!
Hi! What would you recommend as a good substitute for beans? My husband does not like beans in his chili.
Try lentils
Made this for supper last night and was most pleasantly surprised as was my husband. I followed directions and think that next time I will back off the cayenne a little. It really was good and so easy. All ingredients I had on hand.
This recipe turned out great!!
Thank you! So good and easy to make!!
I follow everystep, but ommit the inion, ’cause my wife is allergic to it. The result is delicicious anyways. Thanks!!!
Omit the sugar (or at least reduce it substantially). Other than that, this is a fantastic recipe which is why I gave it 4 stars The sugar ruined it for me though. With sugar its a 1 star for me
Really enjoy your general recipe. I was only unsure about the strength of the amount of the spices so I used only half of each of those ingredients and prefer not to add any sugar. Will make again and continue to use only half of the spices. Very good. Thanks for sharing 😊
Can you use ground turkey and chicken broth to replace the ground beef and beef broth?
Do you drain the meat after cooking?
This is hands down the best chili I’ve ever had! I followed the recipe exactly and couldn’t be more pleased.
I doubled the recipe’s seasoning amounts, except the salt, added two pounds of pre-cooked cubed chicken, had only 1 can of diced tomatoes (no heartburn), 1 can of tomato sauce, no cayenne, added a pack of taco seasoning. Minced a clove a garlic.
Served over a bowl of Fritos topped with shredded Sharp cheese and a dollop of Daisy.
This is my go-to recipe for chili! It is super delicious. I’ve followed it exactly as written and I’ve made it with alternations. It’s always been good either way! If you know your way around the kitchen you can add or take away. If not, follow exactly as written and you won’t be disappointed!
Oh! And I use meatless crumbles (instead of ground beef) and it’s still very, very delicious!!
I made a much larger variation of this recipe and it was delicious! Doubled seasoning, tripled the meat, and used 1 can each of Pinto, Black, and Kidney beans. This one is going in the family cookbook to feed my large family for a few meals. It freezes great, and is great alone or on top of fry bread.
I’m pretty new to cooking so bare with me hear on this question. After you’ve browned the meat, do you drain it? Thanks!
I never write reviews but I’ve made this recipe twice now and I love it! I had to dice tomatoes instead of getting canned and added chopped bell pepper the second time as well as ground turkey- it turned out great! So simple and so quick, thank you for this recipe!
This was excellent. I made it as directed but halved the sugar. Thanks for sharing recipe!
I love this recipe. Easy to make and delicious.
Great recipe–although (as somebody else noted) your estimate of 5 minutes preparation time is way too low.
I changed a few things for our family, most notably: (1) doubled all ingredients to make 12 servings, (2) substituted cooked pork loin for ground beef, (3) added 1/4 cup more olive oil to make up for possible dryness of pork compared to ground beef, (4) slightly reduced amount of chili powder, (5) substituted maple syrup for sugar, (6) substituted black olives for half of the beans, and (7) substituted thick & chunky salsa for tomato sauce. A bit non-traditional, perhaps, but a vast improvement over our previous pork chili recipe!
Has anyone actually used this recipe to make chili? How can you rate a recipe with your add-ins?
The best chili recipe I have tried. I did add the cayenne but only 1/8 of a teaspoon and it was perfect. I would suggest waiting on the salt as my tomato products all had salt and it was a little too much
THIS IS DEFINITELY EASY AND DELICIOUS! INSTEAD OF BROTH I ADDED A LITTLE WATER AND A LITTLE BEER AND THE CAN OF CHOPPED TOMATOES I HAD HAD HABANEROS IN IT AND IT CAME OUT FABULOUS!! ALSO I ONLY USED A HALF OF A CAN OF BEANS AND IT WAS PLENTY.
Had chili on the brain when I came across your recipe. Wow, it was delicious. Had to substitute the paste for tomato sauce, and still it tasted great. Thank you for making this available. I’ve gone to your website and am now printing up other recipes. I have no imagination when it comes to cooking so thank you for doing the hard part for me!!! God bless you!
Wonderful recipe. All the basics for the novice chilli maker – then you feel so confident you can tweak the recipe yourself. Thanks so much
Intrepid in Windsor
Thank you. Best recipe ever.
I cooked chili first time, followed closely recipe, though added some green pepper and jalapeno and skipped sugar, and doubled the size (I know my kids love chili). It came up just perfect, kids said it was best chili they ever had !!! We finished it in 2 days (2 kids 9 and 18 and myself).
I first made this recipe 2 years ago when I was new to cooking. I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy and delicious. I felt so proud that I made something that tasted so good! Now, 2 years later, I still make this recipe but I sometimes put my own spin on it and it comes out fantastic every time. This recipe is perfect for making as is, or for experimenting with.
Great base recipe! We usually add in 4 cans of beans and I let it simmer on the stove for an hour or more and it just seems to get better as the ingredients mix. I add in minced garlic with the onion. We leave out the cumin.
I hadn’t thought about adding sugar into chili before but it makes the difference in our household and my family likes it better.
Thanks
This is great! I’m making it for football Sunday and it was about 30 mins to get everything in the pot and simmering. I have been tasting throughout the process and I can’t wait to taste the final product! Awesome chili recipe.
Could we possibly throw this in the crockpot after cooking the meat?? Excited to try!
It was pretty easy and fast. I halved the cumin, next time I will leave it out. The cumin fundamentally changes the nature of this dish. I would not call it “classic” It is good, but not what I wanted.
I was looking for something fast and easy and had everything I needed! I won’t be hungry at supper time because I keep sampling this! So delish!
It was the first time making beef chilli, and this recipe is so amazing! – Super easy and very tasty. I used chopped fresh cherry tomatoes instead of a can, and added a bit more garlic powder and chilli powder. It turned out great! I might cut down sugar next time as it is a bit sweet.
Chili is always better the next day (: It gives the ingredients time to mesh.
I followed the recipe without making any changes. it was perfect. I am not a fan of spicy foods, but it had just enough kick that I could enjoy eating it without downing a bottle of water.
So no draining the ground beef?
The BEST chili I have ever tasted…hands down!!! Easy to make. I doubled the recipe and only added a little extra salt. (No cayenne pepper.)
I spent some time in Illinois about five years ago, and I fell in love with the whole tradition of chilli. I haven’t had chilli in years but I made this today, and I must say it made me relive some of my favorite memories. Kudos to the author, very simple, straightforward recipe anyone could follow and the result is just delicious!
Good till the sugar, way to sweet had to double recipe to dilute sugar down to 1tbsp..extra salt to tone sweet down.
Thanks for the recipe. Delicious!!! I did not have the chili package with ingeredient and tried this from scratch for the first time. Amazing!!!
This is a wonderful recipe. I also added some fresh red bell pepper, a touch of paprika, exchanged the sugar for a tablespoon of sugar free grape jelly ( a trick my grandma passed down) and fresh garlic.
I actually quadrupled the recipe, but only doubled the spices and glad I did. I had to tweak and add a bit more cumin and chili powder about halfway through cooking, but better than being over spiced.
Also added a green pepper, jalapeño pepper and a can of black beans. Used ketchup instead of tomato paste and no sugar.
Delicious!
Great chili recipe! I add an extra can of beans and reduce the sugar!
Best Chile I’ve ever had!! My picky eater loves it!! That was a hero for dinner today!
Every time I make chili I use this recipe… I serve it every year for my daughters birthday party and everybody raves! I will not use a different Chili recipe!
Delicious. Love this Chili. Easy and quick to prepare. However, I didn’t have beef broth so I used vegetable broth and the tomatoes were Mexican and had Chile’s in them. A little extra heat so sour cream calms that down a little. Will make again the original recipe too. Thanks
I used 1.5-2lbs of beef, I added 4 minced garlic cloves, green pepper, 1 jalepeno pepper – I only used 1 cup of beef broth and .5 cup of water, I used 3 tbsp of chili powder, 3 tbsp of cumin, I didn’t need the tomato paste. GREAT recipe!! Will use again.
Love, his recipe. First one ive tried that I like.and it us very fiorgiving. I’ve made it several times varyjng if slightly according to the ingredients in hand. I never have tomati paste so i used only the tomato ssuce and diced tomatoes. The chili was slightly watery so i added a rounded tablespoon of cornmeal. I’ve added crkery and poblano pepper. I just gave mt neighbor a sample of chilii on rice and hd said its the best chili he’s had and asked for the recioe to replacd his previous favirite recipe. Thank you!!!
Too spicy for our family. It was just over powering. If I were to make it again I would cut the chili powder to 1 1/2 tbs. and the cumin to 1/2 tbs.
Do not add the sugar to the recipe. My family said they had never had sweet chili before and don’t want it again.
Love it!
This was the best chili recipe I have ever made. I was nervous about adding the sugar, but honestly couldn’t taste it. It does a great job at turning down the spicyness of the amount of chili powder you add. Was a great hit for my husband and I! Added this one to the recipe book and probably wont be making chili any other way now.
Can you crockpot this?!
Outstanding…. I had to make changes due to sizes of ingredients on hand
I used entire can of tomato Paste
15 oz can of tomato Sauce
2 cups of broth (from cubes)
Didn’t have canned tomatoes so I used 2 large fresh tomatoes
and I added one fresh jalapeno
Good recipe. Too much sugar though. I recommend halving the sugar to give it more tang and less sweet
This recipe caught my eye because of the simple steps and numerous positive reviews. The last few chili recipes I tried didn’t appeal to my finicky husband and son. This recipe was so easy to make. And more importantly, it was a hit! I finally found the perfect chili recipe for my family. This will definitely be a regular rotation to our dinners. The only change I made was using a little more ground beef. I had 1-1/4 pound defrosted and used used the whole thing. I didn’t add the cayenne pepper because I don’t tolerate spicy foods, and it was the perfect amount of heat. Thank you!!
Added some green pepper and some jalapeño. It was quick, easy, and tasted great!
My family and I love this chili! I’m not a huge fan of cooking, I’m more of a baker. But I have a husband and two little ones to feed so I do a decent amount of cooking anyway. I always thought chili would be too complicated for me to ever get right so I never bothered, until one night my husband suggested chili to go with cornbread we had and I found this recipe! I can’t wait to try it again, but next time I will reduce or cut out the sugar (husband liked it but I thought it could do without), add more veggies like people have suggested, and maybe try white beans instead of kidney. Yum!
am making this now.i added green pepper, more onions, fresh garlic with the powder, more cumin, lots of chili powder, celery. actually I just needed a base recipe & went from there, tasting and so far, pretty good. it may take a bit longer to make, but I’m ok with that.
Exceptionally good. Honestly I held out in tomato paste and added ketchup. Made it extremely good.
it was so good. i tweaked the recipe slightly; didn’t use any sugar, used no salt added tomato paste and sauce, did 2 tablespoons of garlic powder instead of 1, used a whole 15oz can of beef broth instead of cup akd a half, and i added large elbow macaroni noodles. best chili i ever had. next time i plan to add Worcestershire sauce
I just made this and had to have done something wrong. The flavor is good, but my mouth is absolutely on fire. I didn’t add any cayenne and ended up adding an extra can of tomatoes, a can of V8 juice, extra tomato paste and some sugar (I didn’t add any initially) to try to soak up some of the heat, but it did nothing. Should it be 2 tsp of cumin rather than 2 tablespoons?
The heat probably came from the chili powder you used. Many chili powders have a mixture of ingredients and/or they use hotter chilis. I use Gebhardt’s chili powder which has no heat at all and contains nothing but powdered chili because I have family members who cannot tolerate any heat at all. That way I can separate portions for those who can’t tolerate heat and then add cayenne pepper for the rest of us. Look for Gebhardt’s chili in the spice section. I think you’ll be very happy with the taste. I won’t use anything else but that product when a recipe calls for chili powder.
Great chilli and quick to make. Served over rice and it was delicious .
Although the recipe is great, the time to prepare the recipe is not accurate. If you add up the cooking times listed in the instructions, just the actual cook time is 39 minutes. Then you need time to chop the onion and measure/add the other 13 ingredients. And you must let the chili rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. The total time is OVER 1 HOUR.
I have been making chili forever, and I thought this was a great basic recipe. Did not add the sugar, and I personally thought it was a bit salty, so I used water instead of beef broth (and only 1 cup as I don’t like my chili too soupy.) Added a chopped green pepper and doubled the beans. Delicious!
Thanks Amanda!
It’s salty, that’s why you add the sugar 😉
Finally!! A flavorful chili that is quick, easy, and delicious, and that doesn’t skimp on the seasonings!
I was short on time and the kids were coming to dinner, requesting chili. Anyone who knows me knows that chili, to me, is a sort of art form. No two batches of my chili are ever the same. I load it with whatever veggies I have on hand and have experimented with coffee, pumpkin, beer, honey, and a myriad of other flavorful things over the years.
But I didn’t have time, or the ingredients, for all that fancy stuff today, this impromptu staycation at a rental house in the Blue Ridge Mountains. So I googled “easy chili” and this was the first one to come up. Didn’t have any sugar and figured it would be okay without, and then, like a beacon in the night, I spied the jar of honey I’d brought to make my grandtwins the grilled peanut butter/marshmellow/honey/banana sandwiches they love.
Holy cow…I had this chili simmering within 15 minutes and it. Is. So. Good. I’m not even hungry, and I can’t stop sampling spoonfuls of it.
Thanks for this amazing recipe that taught me I don’t need a whole weekend to agonize over perfecting my chili…it can now be a weeknight staple.
My tweaks: added fresh garlic and a green pepper to the oil and onion.
Added a can of corn in with the beans and rinsed them all together.
Spices: as written, but went generous on the amounts (heaping chili powder, cumin was almost empty and had just a little over 2 T, so it all went in, hefty amount of cayenne, and powdered garlic in addition to the fresh.)
Didn’t have tomato sauce, so used a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes AND the beef broth.
This made my chili the perfect consistency for us, given that I added a whole green pepper and can of corn. We like it somewhere between soupy and so thick it seems no liquids were used in the making of this chili. Lol. We like to sop up the stewy juices with honey cornbread for max yum.
Reading through the previous reviews, and reviews of other recipes in general, it never ceases to amaze me how some people just absolutely lack any sort of creativity in the kitchen. Lol. “It was too thick,” or “it was too soupy… ” so, did you like the taste otherwise? If you’re cooking it and it seems too thick, add more liquid! More beef broth, or crushed tomatoes, or even water! If it’s too soupy for you, thicken it up with a little extra tomato paste or some pumpkin or even more meat, beans, or veggies. Too sweet? Don’t add the sugar! You don’t eat meat? Use veggie crumbles or just add more veggies and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth! It’s not rocket science, folks!!!
Anyway, thanks for the great quick and easy recipe…I see a lot more spontaneous chili nights in our future!
Thx for the awesome feedback! Adore your energy! Shine on…
I would love to see the recipe of those grilled pb, honey, marshmallow, banana sandwiches!
They sound absolutely incredible!
My husband and I are foodies all the way. We’ve tried several chili recipes, and so far—this is the winner!!! 🙌 Its also the least involved as far as prep time etc., and the ingredients list isn’t huge. Furthermore, it’s awesome that you can used so much canned stuff (generally stuff we have in hand) to make something so yummy! I’m excited that fall is nearly upon us again so I can start making this chili again for this year! We made it several times last year. 👌
Thanks Holly Black. What are the odds 🤣
Very good, quick to make too. I changed a few things. I cut out the sugar. (Hate sweet tomato sauces) cut down the cumin to 1 Tbs, cut the salt to 1/2 Tsp and used Swanson’s 50% beef broth, used Hunts diced fire roasted tomatoes, also I added one stalk of celery diced and 1/2 of a green pepper diced and sautéed along with the onion. Served with Fritos of course. . Will make again and again.
So you really didnt use their recipue at all then. You just made your own.
You’ve changed the entire recipe?? Just write your pun and put it on your page. When you change 8-10 things in a recipe it’s not that recipe anymore, what a joke. I get so sick of seeing people saying “I changed a couple of things” and write their own recipe.
It officially changed from chili when you added celery. It’s not that I don’t like celery, okay yes it is.
Yes! This is delicious!
You can’t go wrong in with this recipe, it’s the best homemade chili ever, I know this because my husband is a picky eater and he can’t get enough of it. So, thank you wholesome dish!
I made this Chili today using Ground Chuck and Chicken Broth. It was delicious! And fast! My husband said the best he’d ever eaten and I agree!!
This is so good!!! Makes me think of my mom’s chili
A little too much broth and sugar. Not enough chili powder. Kind of tasted like Tomato soup with beans and beef. I gave four stars because its an easy recipe and I easily adjusted to suit my tastes. Anyone can adjust to their liking.
Well done.
This recipe is fantastic! I make it all the time. I love the added bit of sweetness that the sugar gives.
I use lean ground turkey instead of beef to cut down on some calories, I don’t think it takes away from the flavor, I don’t sub the beef broth though, I did once and I believe it affected the flavor.
Just made this today and so glad I doubled it. It is deeeeelicious. Perfectly seasoned. I used Morningstar Grillers “beef” crumbles instead of meat and it is still 5 star. Will be my go to chili recipe from now on.
I absolutely love this chili. I just now have to figure out whether or not this is a chili that can be canned. I believe if I process it for an hour and 15 minutes in my pressure cooker that it should be okay. What are your thoughts on that?
Absolutely the best chili that I have ever eaten. And I have eaten a lot of Chili so far in my 81 years on this planet. Calling the recipe “The Best Classic Chili Recipe” is not an exaggeration, it is a fact. A perfect blend of ingredients and spices. I find that adding such a small amount of the Cayenne pepper does not overwhelm you with too much heat, so I would say definitely add the Cayenne. Had it for dinner last night and I am looking forward to having it for my lunch. A big YUM for me. Only problem that I have is you don’t have enough stars for rating it.
Made this tonight. It’s a bit sweet and you definitely want to add another can of beans! The spice blend is good tho.
Wow, This was actually REALLY GOOD! Sometimes I’ll swap out the chili powder for curry powder and it’s always a hit no matter which way!
Can I substitute the beef broth for vegetable broth or what do you recommend?
THE best chilli recipe ever!! I add whole canned mushrooms and that fancy canned corn with all the colours. Poit is you can add anything to this base and it will be mar!
Amazing easy to make and tastes sooooo yummy
It’s says 6 servings but what is the serving size ?
I really love this recipe. It is amazing. I made it with some baked potatoes. We had chilli chesses baked potatoes. I definitely will be making this more often.
My husband loves this recipe. I did start experimenting with it a bit and he loved it even more. I let the beef really cook and caramelize, adding half a diced jalapeno as it does. Then I added the spices and let those cook a bit longer to roast them lightly to draw out the flavor. I added the rest of the jalapeno to it while it simmered to make it extra spicy. I also like to top it with a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheddar cheese. If you don’t want to add the jalapeno during the cooking, it’s also good if you add some (from a jar or fresh) on top! My husband likes to eat it with tortilla chips.
I’m making this now and the sampling is amazing. I doubled the recipe, skipped the cayenne because I added a serrano pepper, and didn’t use quite as much broth. I do not like kidney beans so use chili beans instead. I will make again!
Used your base recipe and modified to my tastes. Neighbors said best chili they’ve had in years. Thanks this one is a keeper!
Oh my goodness, so good and flavorful! Was making it for my boys, but I ended up eating it too. Will need to double the recipe next time. I’m kinda a chili snob and this is a keeper!
Perfect chili!!So easy too.
Perfect seasoning ratios. New favorite chili.
Unfortunately this was way too sweet for me. It was also very soupy… I prefer a thicker chili. Glad others enjoyed it, just not for me.
You could easily eliminate or cut back on the sugar and add more tomato paste or veggies to thicken. It’s just a matter of personal taste. It is still a good, solid, quick and easy chili recipe. We happen to love the “sweet heat” combo, so added tons of cayenne and stirred in honey because I don’t have any sugar. It was awesome.
This is the only chili recipe I use and I make it exactly except I use 1/8 of the cayenne. It gives it the tiniest bit of heat while letting you enjoy everything else.
I recommend cooking the ground beef first or seperately and straining the fat off – it’s surprising how much there is! Oh and I used fresh tomatoes and added a green bell pepper!
Consistently excellent and so easy to make. Best chili recipe ever!
It was very good. I made the recipe without the sugar and less cumin and I really liked it.
Among my friends I have a fairly overblown reputation as a good cook, but in 64 years, I’ve never had a good recipe for chili. Until now. My wife is working late, so I wanted something she never eats; she hates beans, and she hates spicy food. So tonight I tried this, only instead of ground beef, I had some leftover smoked brisket. Oh, my word, what terrific chili. Yes, I added the cayenne. Thank you so much for posting this!
We don’t eat red meat only turkey. The recipe calls for beef broth what can I use instead. Of the beef
I would use turkey broth, or even some mushroom broth for a hearty meaty taste.
Eileen use ground turkey
We used vegetable broth
Bone broth or veggie broth. Check it out next time you’re at the store.
Um, chicken or vegetable broth or water or s can of crushed or pureed tomatoes ..?
You can use any broth
Beef, chicken or vegetable. They are pretty well the same
We never use the beef broth and sub. water instead.
I make this all the time now. The ingredients are so cheap and it is absolutely delicious. My favorite chili recipe.
BEST CHILI EVER!! No other words
I just made this for the third tome and it’s becoming a staple at our house. I use chili seasoning packets and add a can of black bean and some jalapeño for spice. This is the beat and easiest recipe and any way you modify it will always come out great!!! Thanks!!!
This was great
Good chili, I swapped out 3 fresh garlic cloves for the two tablespoons of garlic powder and threw them in with the onions which tasted great.
While I admit I didn’t have any cayenne on hand to add, I feel like even with the 1/4 teaspoon of optional cayenne this would be a pretty tame chili. Mine was pretty wimpy on the spice-o-meter (tho I didn’t have the cayenne to add). I personally like a GOOOOOOOD amount of spice. It’s not chili unless your head’s sweating, your eyes are tearing up and your face has turned red lol.
All the same, this was a very good, easy to make, and tasty chili. I made it along with some corn bread and it was all a cinch! Great Wednesday night meal! Just needs some heat to put a fire in your belly!
Great recipe, but I skipped the beans because a true “classic” chili does not include beans. Beans are used as a filler to cut down on the cost of the meat.
Made a double batch of this, didn’t double the salt and it was PERFECT, the entire family loved it. Served over white rice, topped with cheese and sour cream and a side of Italian bread. Goodbye old recipe this is our new favorite chili
Amazing. We eat this over and over. We skip the cayenne and it’s spicy enough for us.
Beautiful chilli but just a warning to parents of small children 2.5 tablespoons of chilli powder is wayyyy to much next time I’ll use 2 teaspoons.
Delicious! substituted ground turkey for the ground beef. Totally delicious! I made a double batch to have leftovers for my family of 4. Served w grated cheese & sour cream- yum yum!
Great recipe. Easy to make and great flavor. I think I will add green pepper to it next time.
Well that recipe was amazing its defiantly one i will make again
I added mushed saltine crackers and sour cream and it was so delicious <3
1st time I used this recipe, the results speak for themselves. Thanks the pot was emptied by the end of the meal. Good flavor, great with corn bread or polenta.
Such a crowd pleaser! The whole family loves it 🙂
This has become a family fave. We even made it for some friends who recently had a baby. They said their super picky kids ate it all! We make it as is – minus the cayenne because of small kids who sometimes complain that salad is too spicy. We do add a can of corn for extra veggies. Delicious and comes together quickly. Whenever we get a hankerin’ for chili this is the go to recipe.
Can you use a slow cooker for this???
I thought it seemed like a lot of chili powder and cumin but I followed the recipe because I like spicy. But this was too much for my taste. I added a good splash of V8 juice and that toned it down some. I’ll probably make it again but use half the cumin and chili powder.
love this recipe! reminds me of when i was a kid and my mom made her chili for me. <3
Deeeelicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Can I make this recipe using chicken instead of beef?
Would suggest adding a disclaimer that not everyone (especially in Texas) agrees that chili should have beans.
“If you knew beans about chili, you’d know chili has no beans,
I loved this recipe. I added diced green pepper, extra tomato paste, black beans and used no salt tomato sauce. I will use this again.
The BEST recipe!!!
It’s a great basic chili recipe. I added a diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce as my husband and I like it spicy. This recipe is a keeper. 👍🏽
I made this recipe tonight and my family did not like it at all. I think it calls for way too much cumin! Should probably only call for 1 tsp of cumin. I doubledit so I put in 4 tablespoons of cumin! Also, a tad too much chili powder.
Easy great recipe. I used some homemade plain red beans I had on hand and otherwise followed recipe ingredients as written. Direction wise, I cooked it down uncovered to be less soupy. No other adjustments. Delicious
I have tried so many Chili recipes, and this truly is THE BEST!! Absolutely loved it. It will be on the menu of every future camping trip. 🙂 Made exactly as recipe states with the addition of another can of beans. Thank you!
Thank you for recipe best Chilli. My family love it I just add one can of Pinto beans as well and add a little more stock.
Simmering now, tastes and smells amazing. Added a couple tbs bourbon and a teaspoon Dijon mustard, and another can of beans, pinto, and 1/2 can corn. With a dollop of sour cream on top it will be amazing, I think. Will serve with cornbread and salad.
Love this recipe!!
It was good i added green pepper and a got tomato with chilis in it and it was really good gave it a bit of a kick but it will also have you in the bathroom the rest of the night. Would i make it again…. Yes as long as i was gonna be home the rest of the night
Does anyone know how much to make to feed 10 very hungry people? Should I double, triple, or quadruple the recipe? Thanks in advance for any answers!
I would say just double recipe, but you mentioned “very hungry” people. So I would triple it. Tripling should be perfect
I just doubled the recipe…must be small portions because I got about what I would call 8 servings. You should probably triple it.
I’d triple it
The above recipe says it’s for 6 servings so you will need to double or triple it for 10 hungry eaters…
triple it
I would triple the recipe unless it is considered a side tothe meal.
I have 10 athletes (a basketball team) so I tripled it! They would have liked more haha.. but they’re pretty big guys 😉
triple it!
Love the spicing in this recipe…I also add a small green pepper chopped and a stalk of celery,sauté with the onions…and just use 2 large cans of tomatoes…if they are whole I cut them up a bit and 2 15 oz can of beans…chili, or black what ever you have , rinsed… it simplifies it but the flavor is great…and let it simmer for45 min if you can….yum!
You should double the recipe it will stretch out if you put it over macaroni or rice I like to spoon it over baked potatoes with sour cream avocado and cheese with a little bit of scallions quite delish
I think this would easily feed 4 people. You’d pobably be good just doubling it and make some corn bread on the side or triple if you want leftovers!
The instructions says it can make 6 servings so you would double it to feed at least 10 people but you will have a little extra in case some want to take seconds.
Excellent 200% … I made this recipe and doubled it, it was absolutely delicious, one of the best chili recipe I have made all ingredients married together perfectly … only thing I omitted was the chili we are not spicy hot enthusiastic.
I made this recipe and doubled it so that I could give half to my folks. This is a SUPER easy recipe to follow…no weird ingredients, and let me just say “DELICIOUS CHILI!!” I’m very pleased (so are my folks). I didn’t add any cayenne pepper. Other than that, I followed the recipe exactly. THIS is what chili is supposed to taste like….Classic Chili!
I’ve made this chili twice now. The first time I followed the recipe exactly and added an extra can of beans. Today I made it again, but substituted chuck steak (1/2 in. dice), 1 tbl granulated monk fruit sweetener in place of sugar, 1/2 the cayenne (I have a little one eating table food now), 1 extra can of beans, 1 extra can diced tomatoes (fire roasted), 1 extra cup of beef broth, no tomato sauce (ran out). It was excellent! The spice blend really makes this chili delicious and the recipe is super-simple which makes it very easy to play with and subtitue ingredients or even add to it. Thanks for this. 🙂
I don’t have any little ones I have a 79 yo husband married 50 years whose French mother never put spices in anything and I’ve about had it cooking at all for him. Both the authors and your recipe sounds good as I couldn’t even put the chili powder in but I did put some soy bean sprouts in instead of that extra can of beans.
I make my Chili exactly like this recipe except I use Bravo Spaghetti Sauce in place of the Tomato Sauce. I skip the sugar altogether and I add celery, green peppers, and mushrooms along with the onion. It’s delicious 🤤
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This was DELICIOUS! Granted, I had to make a few modifications. Didn’t have tomato sauce so used mild salsa. Also didn’t have beef stock on hand, so I stole a bottle of hubby’s beer and used that with beef Better than Bouillon. Hubby can’t stop raving about this chili, so your recipe will be my new go-to. Thank you!
This was really good! My whole family loved it. Although there were a lot of moving parts, overall we found it to be a success. Thank you!
A great recipe
Make this recipe all the time! Love it. I usually add more beans.
My family LOVES this chili ! I make it with ground turkey every 10 days and it disappears! Its a staple in our house. I dont use sugar- it doesnt need it and my boys are athletes
So it is a healthier version. Why add those calories?
Try switching out for ground turkey, add in red kidney beans and chickpeas and black beans. Very very delicious and hearty. This has become a keep-sake recipe and super great meal prep!
I made this chili. It was easy to make and amazing! I followed the recommendations except I used dried red beans and cooked them first, which was brilliant, if I do say so myself!
My husband and I are making this now! Our boys are like, “Something smells good!” We love to eat chili year-round, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Best Chili Recipe! I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious! Thanks!
So delicious! I used 1 Tbs. of sugar and 1 Tbs. chilly pepper and it turned out so good!!
Amazing chili! Didn’t change anything. I had extra spices is anyone wanted to heat it up and no one used extra spice. I also made thin spaghetti that we serves on the side for those that wanted it! Rave reviews from everyone!
Awesome recipe no changes I might be young but my mom was very impressed with me so thanks
We’re down to one package of ground beef in the freezer and a couple cans of red beans and tomatoes in the pantry. My husband likes it when we “clean” the fridge and pantry before ordering more groceries and I was in the mood for a quick chili recipe. I came across this one and it was a hit!! I paired it with seasoned homemade cornbread and shredded cheddar and diced onions. The only thing I added to it was a few dashes of habanero sauce instead of the cayenne and just a pinch of sugar instead of the two tablespoons. I almost ate it all while waiting for it to simmer! So good! Thank you!
What a keeper! Perfect as is with no changes. I will be making over and over!
Scaled up this recipe for 50 people. It turned out great, and was done super quickly. I’d highly recommend it.
Good to know. I am thinking of making it for our yacht club dinner. Need to feed a large group.
Hey there. I’m from Malaysia. My 10 year old son made this dish for his dad today (Father’s Day). Turned out awesome. Thank you for sharing.
If I leave it cooking for hours it will get even better?
I do all of my chili in my slow cooker on low. Talk about flavor! I make 15 quarts every fall and freeze it in quart size Ziploc freezer bags for our very cold winter in front of the fireplace. Just as good as when made.
The best Chili seasoning EVER!!!
First time we made it as is then adjusted the next time. Way too much cumin flavor for us. This time I’m using black beans, very little cumin and brown sugar instead.
I made this last night, for dinner today. To me, recipes like this always taste better the second day. Just had a bowl and it is perfect! Followed the recipe exactly. No additions or deletions or substitutions, otherwise it’s a different recipe, right?! You did a fine job! Will add this recipe to my “good things to eat” notebook…and I’m pretty picky?
I only had half of the chili powder available. And it was still amazing. I used all other spices, the kids and the husband loved it. So flavorful and surprisingly easy. It’s a keeper.
Very yummy!! First time making chili and will definitely use this recipe again. Thanks for sharing!!
Amazing! I made this vegan with Gardein Beefless Crumbles and vegetable stock.
Such a great recipe! Followed it exactly and it’s such a crowd pleaser!! Warms up great as well. Go to chili recipe!
I love this recipe so much and it’s perfect to tweak for different palettes. I’m sugar free so I leave that out, my kid won’t eat red meat, so I make it with ground turkey sometimes. We’re dairy free, so I’ve topped it with homemade vegan sour cream, which adds a nice creamy balance for the spice. Today, I broiled a jalapeño and diced it up- if you like spice, that’s a winner! I half the beans (Texas roots), so it’s more meaty. The blend of spices is really a knockout combo even though I added cinnamon and smoked chipotle powder, I assure you, this recipe doesn’t require anything else. Over rice or spaghetti and you’ve got a great dinner and next day lunch.
Really yummy, but too sweet. Reduce the sugar and it’ll be perfect!
Love this recipe! Has become a staple in our dinner rotation. Here are the modifications I made:
2/3 tablespoon sugar (as opposed to 2)
1 tablespoon coriander (instead of 2 of cumin)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (as opposed to 1/2)
Personally, I like it spicy and not too sweet.
I also added the diced tomatoes and mixed them with the beef and onion mixture and let that cook for a few minutes before adding the tomato sauce or beef broth as I felt it helped allow the tomatoes to absorb some of the flavoring and get rid of that “canned” taste.
Modifications aside, originally I made this recipe exactly per the instructions and it was delicious!
YUM!!! I usually make chili without a recipe, but I’m going to use your recipe from now on. The flavor factor is wow! I keep eating it while waiting for it to simmer for 25 minutes because it’s so good! Like several others, I reduced the sugar to 1T. I added a can of cannellini beans and a can of corn (I like corn in my chili). It’s hearty and delicious. Thank you!
This was incredible!! I doubled the recipe when I really should have tripled it- it was gone in just an hour! It’s hearty and perfectly spiced with that tiny amount of cayenne pepper. I’m going to make it again without ground beef for our meatless dinner to help combat climate change (daughter’s idea, but hey, they’re tomorrow’s leaders), and also use ketchup instead of tomato paste. Can’t wait! Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe.
The reason I like 70/30 for burgers is that if you make four in a pan you have enough oil to do a pound of french fries, also the tube slices into 1/4lb patties like mcdonalds. On med. Heat they get 6 min to a side timed by wristwatch.
For this reason I would add the ground beef first, and after the 6min turnover add the onions because 12 min is too long for good fried onions. Also, spices are oil soluble ingredients, so that oil is a good thing, in which the spices should be heated.
Made this last week with ground turkey instead of beef and vegetable stock instead of beef broth. I doubled (or quadrupled? I don’t remember) the cayenne because my husband loves spicy. I’m making this again tonight but I will cut the cumin and sugar in half because while I like the flavor of cumin the amount this recipe used was a punch to the face and gave it a strong curry flavor and the sugar made it a little too sweet. I think whoever makes this recipe in the future should do the same and add more cumin/sugar later on to their liking. Otherwise great recipe, even with the cumin and sweetness. Just prefer less.
I agree that it is on the sweet side – but, I also think this is one of the best bases for chili.
I am leaving the ‘base’ recipe alone – meaning the requested measurements are left in place – what I have enhanced is, adding one chopped (seed removed) jalapeno, half a chopped poblano (seeds removed), and a bit more red pepper. With that being said, allow it to simmer longer, and if possible, eat it the next day. mmmmm…
Wish I had read your comment first! I, too used ground turkey instead of beef and vegetable broth. I also found it to be too sweet, though I didn’t mind the cumin. I also like things spicy so I added a to of red pepper flakes! Thanks for your suggestions.
My family lived this recipe. I switched out the powdered garlic for fresh minced garlic and it was fantastic. Definitely a keeper!
Perfect! Best chili recipe. My family loved it. I didn’t make any changes. I look forward to making this again.
I don’t normally like chili, but this chili was packed with flavor and warmth. I think you could use any bean you choose. I tried black beans since I had them on hand and it was great! Thank you!
Love the recipe. I had some leftover turkey that I used for tacos, added the beans and other ingredients….WONDERFUL!!!!
EXCELLENT! Made a vegan version with Yves Mexican ground and mushroom broth. It’s so delicious.
First time I’ll be cooking chilli and used this recipe and it came out sooo delicious!!! I added shrimps and used chicken broth, instead of beef broth. My boyfriend got crazy eating this and says he’s fallen in love with me a hundred times more.😂😂😂
I just tried the recipe. Too much sugar. Only a pinch is necessary. Otherwise it is a good recipe.
This is my go-to chili recipe. I follow the directions exactly, except I leave out the sugar and add some oregano. I also usually let it simmer partially covered all afternoon, instead of cooking uncovered for 25 minutes—but you can’t really go wrong either way. Great flavor. Super easy.
The title says it all, classic taste, and delicious!
My seven tear wanted to learn how to make chili and this is the recipe I chose. I feel like it is a really good recipe but for our family it has a bit too much sugar. I would just say try it without the sugar and add in sugar a little bit at a time to see how much is needed to cut the bitterness of the tomatoes. Thank you for the recipe, it is really good!
Really good recipe!
I didn’t have a small can of tomato sauce or beef broth, so I used a whole little can of tomato paste and chicken broth and skipped the sugar. I think this helped to balance out the liquid and sweetness.
I also added one chopped jalapeno and one serano pepper and a bunch of chopped garlic.
It turned out great!
I make this recipe all the time 🙂
I’ve tried quite a few chili recipes. This is by far the best. My husband who typically doesn’t like chili gave a thumbs up. Finally!
I’ve made this twice now. It is by far the BEST chili recipe ever! I wouldn’t change a thing.
This recipe is AMAZING! My changes/additions were using one tablespoon of ground coriander because I’m out of cumin, using a jar of salsa in place of the diced tomatoes, doubling the amount of tomato sauce, adding a can of black beans and then topping the chili with some fried leftover tamale (masa) dough. Delicious! I will be making again.
I LOVE chili and have never been able to find the perfect recipe that checked every box for me, but this is it. It was so absolutely delicious!!! I added a little extra cayenne because I like a kick. It really is the perfect consistency of chili, it’s not too watery or too thick and spices blend so well together. I used the specified amount of sugar and didn’t find that it was too sweet for me, so make sure you cook it long enough if you use the amount of sugar called for.
Gotta say really like that recipe. I stuck to the measurements and it tasted like awesome chili.
O M G. This recipe is so simple but it tastes like a million bucks. My boyfriend is not a big fan of chili and it took some convincing on this rainy day. He was shocked at how good it was and even said he was going to bring some for lunch tomorrow at work ! The only thing i did different was i make my own chicken, vegetable and beef broth with “Better than Bouillon” and I put 1.5 tablespoons of beef base to 2.5 cups of water. Great job.
Made it and loved it. Am now going to make it again today. If I double it do I double everything?
Yes, double everything. I don’t double the sugar because I don’t like it too sweet, but the tomatoes needs a bit of sugar.
Delicious! Making it for the second time. The first time was a hit with the family.
Can i put this in a crock pot?
I think it would be done in record time, but you could do it on low and check on it frequently. I’d brown the beef first, pour off the grease and put it in the crock pot 5-10 minutes before everything else is done. I don’t think it will taste exactly the same (made in a crock pot) but I can’t imagine that the crock pot version won’t be very good. I think I’ll try this both stove top and crock pot. See which one I like best. (It’ll probably be the stove top.)
I did on high for 4 hour I just cooked my veggies and meat in a pan and poured it in.
I don’t see any reason why not. Just be sure to use lean beef or it will be really greasy!
Wowza!!! I don’t usually comment when I make changes, but I will because, well, it was just SO yummy! I didn’t have tomato paste so I added a couple of squirts of ketchup and therefore a little less sugar. I also forgot to add the beef broth and the tomato sauce as I got interrupted 2000 times and was in a hurry (added a tin of chili beans in a tomato sauce). A fantastic hearty thick chili- rave reviews from the whole fam! Served over loaded baked potatoes for the win!
Could i get the recipe for the potatoes? Sounds amazing to go with the chili!!
Yes, please share the loaded potato ingredients. I’m thinking of using sweet potato instead of white.
Made it tonight for the second time, just as good as the first. Definitely keeping this recipe, me and my fiance both love this recipe. Thank you so very much!
So good! My favorite chili recipe!
Tried this last night and it was easy to make and GOOD! YUM!
Give it a go – you won’t be disappointed
Yum! I usually use mccormicks chili packet.. but my husband disne pick that up for me.. (couldn’t give my secret away..lol)
this tastes better than mine! 🤤
Hi, just wondering about the tomato sauce, is that the same as ketchup or do you mean like a tomato pasta or pizza sauce style thing? We don’t have canned tomato sauce here so I wonder what the best substitute is for that/ if I can make it myself? I have made the recipe without and still incredibly delicious!
You can substitute ketchup for tomato sauce, but then reduce the sugar a bit to compensate. You can also make a tomato sauce substitute with equal parts tomato paste and water.
Fantastic, easy recipe. Didn’t add the spicy as husband can’t handle spice. I also only did 1 tbsp of sugar and it turned out great. Can’t wait to have left overs tomorrow!
With the sugar and tomato sauce I found the chili too sweet. I reduced the sugar to 1 Tbsp.
Really good!
WOW! I was never a huge chili fan but decided to try this recipe. I made this Chili recipe last night and it was amazing!!! I kept complementing “MY” new chili recipe while I was eating it and Everyone in the family including my 92 year old mother-in-law LOVED it and we all agreed it was delicious! It did not use cayenne pepper because I didn’t want it to be too spicy. It was perfect without it!!! I made one pan with hamburger and one without because my daughter doesn’t like to eat meat. I also used vegetable broth to keep it meat free and the vegetable chili was thick, rich, and full of flavor. My husband didn’t think it would be done in 30 min. and he was amazed at the rich flavor . HE LOVED IT!!!! Thank you thank you thank you:)
Quick and easy and the family loved it
I loved it too it was amazing and tasted great
Followed for the most part. Wife used brown sugar instead if white. Also added a habanero pepper and extra cayenne pepper, plus extra hamburger, and some hot Italian sausage! Gotta love chili cuz you can do whatever. Turned out great.
Thought it was very good. Tweaked it just a little bit per our own tastes. Cut the cumin down and the sugar down slightly, put an extra can of beans and no diced tomatoes. Very very tasty.
Susan,
Thank you for your suggestion. I am just about to make this chili, and reading your idea reminds me that I often think cumin is used too heavily for my taste. I find cumin more appealing in Mexican cuisine.
thank you!
Delicious
I hand crush Fritos to top with
Of course sour cream
Cheese
Hot sauce too
Don’t eat in bed
Can I use chicken broth instead of beef broth?
Mine was a little too sweet for my taste too. Definitely only using 1 tbsp next time. Otherwise good stuff.
This is the way I have made my chili for 40 + years and it is an excellent recipe. I cook the onions and beef together and drain the fat before I add the other ingredients. If you have no tomato sauce, tomato juice works just as well. Definitely add the sour cream, cheese and oyster crackers or crushed tortilla chips!
LOVE this recipe! by far the best chilli I have ever made Making for a second time!
Fantastic recipe. So easy to make and delicious. Gonna be a new family favorite. Thank you very much!
Such a good spice level… delicious.
Just made this recipe with raves from my husband! When I tasted it while it was simmering, I didn’t think he’d like it as it’s different from my usual chili made from store-bought seasoning. He said he really didn’t like my usual chili, but ate it anyway (really?), but this recipe was great. So, thanks for the recipe-it’s a keeper!
This was fabulous! I was worried about the amount of seasoning this made but it was perfect. I had 2 lbs of burger to use so my batch was a little bigger than the recipe but turned out perfectly. I added slightly less cumin and a small amount of green pepper with the onion. Didn’t add tomato sauce but added almost a whole jug of tomato juice as we like our chili a little soupy and it needed more liquid with the extra burger. Saving this one for future use!!
Wow! I usually wing it with chili but this was great. Beef beef broth addition really gave it the cooked for hours flavor.
This really is the best chili recipe that I’ve ever made, just please don’t tell my Mom that, lol. I cannot tolerate spice while my Husband can’t get enough. I decided to add the cayenne pepper despite my aversion to anything spicy and it gave it a nice kick but nothing that I couldn’t handle. The cumin also adds a very nice flavor as well! I added a can of black beans but other than that I followed the recipe. I will definitely be saving this and making it again! I served it with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese as well as a spicy cornbread (cornbread mix, can of creamed corn and pepper jack cheese) and that was the perfect side to this amazing chili!
excellent recipe….great to make from scrtach….can substitute as desired without really messing up the recipe
Pretty much EXACTLY what I was going for. A couple tweaks: 1. I didn’t have beef on hand, so I added some black beans and mashed them with a potato masher to give it a similar texture. 2. It’s a bit cumin-heavy for my taste buds. Next time, I’ll cut back a bit.
I love this recipe! My kids love it and it’s super easy to make!
This is my go-to chili recipe. Great flavor in a short time.
Loved this recipe. Very good and tasty!
Patci
The flavors in this chili are outstanding! Best I’ve ever had. I left out the cayenne pepper as we don’t care for that much spice. However, I highly recommend you give this one a try.
I’ve been looking for a good chili recipe for years! None of them are ever what I want. Too tomatoey (is that a word) or not enough spice. This one was PERFECT! My husband who is quite picky just complimented it. It was delicious! Thank you for sharing!
How many ounces is a serving?
I used everything I had on hand, except for tomato paste. So I skipped the tomato paste, and used a 15.5 ounce can of Contadina tomato sauce. And this chili tasted “Mahvulous”. I was leary of the 1 tablespoon of white sugar, but OMG, it too was “Mahvulous”. I am a Retired Professional Firefighter from Wisconsin, and I was the cook for a number of years in the Firehouse. Firefighters are the best (sic) Critics when it comes to y’all cooking skills. Better the food, the worse the critic, or critical. No Disrespect Intended.
WWWAAAYYY TOO SPICY
Agree!! I didn’t even put in the cayenne and my mouth is on fire
Delish!
We have chili night on Fridays and my family loved this recipe. I will lessen the sugar to one tablespoon. But it was delicious!
Agree to lessen or eliminate the sugar. Otherwise, super
Great recipe! My family loved it! Didn’t add tomato sauce, added extra tomato paste.
If you don’t want to use sugar ,try a pinch of baking soda to combat the acid in tomatos
I doubled the recipe. Is it normally sweet tasting? I’m not sure how I like it. I just made it, so it’s not been eaten by the family yet. I’m just not too sure about it:(
There is sugar in it. I always add a bit of sugar to cut the acid in tomato dishes.
Mine was a little too sweet for my taste too. Definitely only using 1 tbsp next time. Otherwise good stuff.
Excellent base recipe with good proportions of ingredients. I cannot bring myself to follow a recipe, so this is a great canvas to paint a subtly different picture: e.g.; no salt added Muir Glen Fire roasted Crushed Tomatoes, Kuner’s no salt Dark Red Kidney Beans, 1 large whole diced jalapeno, 1 celery stalk diced , no sugar, salt or tomato paste, 3 T chili powder, 3 T cumin powder, 1 t smoked Spanish paprika, 1 t ancho chili powder, 1 t chipotle chili powder (most spices from Penzey’s). Result is rich and flavorful without excessive heat. Yes, I know, salt, sugar and tomato paste are fundamental, knee jerk ingredients. No need in this recipe.
Tried it your way And everybody hated it. Had too much chili powder, too much cumin,And the smoke paprika was not a hit. Don’t use this recipe it ruins your chili. I would take this review off and create your own recipe for those who can’t handle a little salt. Because it definitely needs the salt. The original recipe always was a hit.
So basically you didn’t make this recipe 🤣
Delicious, cooking is not my strength but this came out fantastic, my whole family want it again
This recipe is delicious. I made a few changes (1) no cumin because I can’t stand the taste, (2) I substituted 1/2 cup of pinot noir that had been sitting out too long for 1/2 cup of the broth. Otherwise, I followed it to a “T”. This was probably the best chili I’ve ever had!
This was pretty good. The whole family loved it! Yum!! Thank you!!
This is a great recipe I can’t handle spicy food but crave chilithis hit the spot. My friends and family beg me to make this recipe all the time so much that i make it in double batches it is easy to make double and triple batches
Can the recipe be doubled exactly?
My husband and boys said this is the best chili they have ever eaten. I made it using venison and the crumbled the cornbread and added it to their bowls. Made it twice in three weeks and I rarely repeat meals that soon.
II was given 1 lb ground turkey that I would like to use. How can I season the Chili to taste good and still use the ground turkey
I would just season as written in the recipe. I hardly ever use the same protein. The last time I made this recipe, it was 1/2 pound ground lean beef, and 1 pound ground lamb. The seasonings always stay the same.
I have made this recipe with ground turkey and all I did was replace beef broth with chicken broth and it tasted great!
I used ground turkey and changed the broth to chicken broth. I think that the broth deepens the flavor. Still tastes like chili. I also used two cans of pinto beans and one tri-bean blend. Still had enough liquid. Very good!
So good. Neither of my parents like chili but they loved this!
I thought the flavor was good, but I wonder if there is a mistake on the sugar? 2 TBSP seems too high – definitely recommend reducing by half or more – or start with a TSP and then add more by taste only. I also thought the ratio of beef to serving was high – In the future, I’d double the recipe except for the beef, and use a variety of beans – black beans and kidney beans to bump up the protein and fiber.
Name says it all. We ate it 3 meals in a row. My daughter been asking for it since. Maybe next time will add little less sugar but alll in all easy awesome recipe. Made it in my Instant Pot.
Absolutely loved this! We used a clove of fresh garlic and jalapenos, as well as added 2 tbsp of cayenne pepper! Will highly recommend and save for the futire!!
I’ve made chilli a few times before but today was my first time trying this recipe & it’s by far ny favorite recipe. Instead if the tomato sauce I just added 2 cans if chopped tomatoes.
Very tasty. I added a larger can of diced tomatoe and more tomato sauce and more beans to make a larger batch. Also, used Elk hamburger which was awesome. Used a bit of molasses in place of the sugar, added a 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke and used mrs dash southwest chipotle in place of the cayenne. Love that this recipe sets up the base proportions so you can tweak it to make it your own.
A very nice and simple recipe. I did a double batch. If you love Chili the way I do you have to make a big pot. Chili gets better and better every time you reheat it. I followed most of the recipe except that I left out all sugar. I added the optional cayenne pepper. I also added two cups of mixed peppers and two cups of fresh mushrooms at the same time I cooked the onions. I really liked the Chili and it will be my go to recipe. If anything it may have a little to much ground cumin but the more I reheat it the better the spices have blended. Overall very flavorful and spicy, and easy to make. A real winner.
Thanks. We double the recipe. Be sure and drain the fat off meat before adding other ingredients. I leave out tomato paste. Since we double, for the second can of tomatoes i add Rotel instead. We leave out Cumin and Salt. We add 5 teaspoons of the sauce only from La Costena Chipotles Peppers in Abobo Sauce (no seeds, no peppers). Add more or less to adjust to your preferred heat
This is a great recipe and it’s really easy to make.
totally 5 stars, I was not expecting it to be this good.
thank you!
This recipe was amazing and easy to make. My daughter made it for dinner tonight. My family of four enjoyed it.
Great solid recipe for a full flavored chili. I added some chopped celery for a little extra veg. Also added a second can of beans because I love them. Thanks for this quick easy recipe!
Too much cumin for my taste and my family thought it was too spicy but the spice was my favorite part!! AMAZING recipe
Omg, I have to say, at first when I tried it, it was good but I wasn’t impressed. Since it was all for me, I had a lot of left over. Then the second day, I reheated and it was so much tastier. The third and final day Amaaaaazing! So delicious I didn’t want it to end. Changes I did was just 1 teaspoon of cumin, and only 1 Tbsp of sugar.
One day I added avo and shredded cheese, another I added sour cream and crackers, another day the way it is alone. All were delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
I tried the recipe. For me it was not the best Chili. (I had the best chili recipe and misplaced it.) 🙁
This recipe calls for too much Cumin and sugar in my humble opinion. I’d recommend 1 Tablespoon or less cumin and taste it and 2 teaspoon sugar. I also added a can of diced green chilies. To each his own. Have a great day.
Absolutely the best chili I’ve ever had!! I come back to this recipe over and over again. I follow the recipe exactly and am always pleased with the results.
I made this recipe a few weeks ago,. I could tell it was going to be too spicy so i only added 1/2 the spices.I used the remaining spices today with ground turkey turned out PERFECT!
I’ve used this recipe twice now and it’s my favourite. Mainly because it’s so easy and delicious! I used about 1/3 the amount of minced beef and it’s just as great! recommend this to anyone!
The whole family loved this chili recipe! The flavor is a crowd pleaser and the recipe is easy to whip up. I added 3/4 of a small can of tomato paste to thicken it up a bit. It’s delicious!
Thanks for the tip about thickening it!
This is my go to chili recipe. I double it for a family of six (four teens!) and the left overs are gone the next day! We love it!
I thought it turned out good, but I think we will use a little less chili powder next time. It was a little too spicy for me.
Amazing! So delicious, quick, and simple! Definitely recommend this chili recipe!
2 Tbsps of cumin was just perfect! I read the comments and people were saying 2tbsp of cumin was too much so I only put 1tbsp at first, you can tell something’s missing.. so I added the remaining 1 more tbsp and 1/2 tsp coriander and that fixed it. I cooked it in the crockpot on high for 4 hrs. SO good!!!
First time making Chili. A win in my book! Accidentally used a 14Oz can of tomato sauce instead of 8, but added a can of pinto beans to fill it out. Worked great! The optional cayenne pepper is a must in my book!
We go a step further, we use 1/8 tsp dehydrated ghost chili peppers that I grow every 3-5 years. I run out. Cayenne is good but not enough heat. And the ghost actually has flavor, not just heat. 1/8 tsp does make it pretty hot. And I am a hot kinda guy. Lol.
Excellent recipe. My favorite and I have made 10-12 dbl and triple size batches.
Hey, kinda hot guy, I’ve never tried ghost peppers. I love heat but my gut doesn’t so I generally use cayenne so I can control the level of the heat. Do you think putting a slit in a ghost pepper and cooking it in the chili would pass on the flavor but not too much of the heat? I generally use cayenne so I can control the heat but the flavor of the ghost pepper sounds interesting. However, I do want to be able to eat the chili and not die in a corner somewhere. Is it worth trying to try one using the slit in the chili method in order to get the flavor but not so much of the heat for someone like me who has to be careful of the heat level?
I made this recipe it was amazing I did however add bacon and bell peppers And it was delicious would recommend this recipe.
Should have read the comments first. Leave out the sugar. I made this and added more salt until it tasted hist right.
I also found it too sweet. Next time….no sugar!
Super easy and delicious. Added bay leaves to the mix and that gave it a rather fresher taste. Highly recommended.
I accidentally put in a teaspoon of cayenne. It was hot but really good! Definitely will make again.
I can’t, in fairness, rate this recipe as I didn’t follow it exactly. 2.5 tablespoons of chili powder?! I love spicy food and have won my fair share of spicy food eating competitions, but knew this was too much. I prepared the spice mix using only one tablespoon of chili powder and followed the rest of the recipe as written (well…I omitted the cayenne pepper as it’s the same thing as chili powder and nearly 3 tablespoons of hot pepper is not my idea of a good time). It still had mega kick, but luckily my kids can eat ghost chilis for a snack so it didn’t phase them. I don’t know many people that would like it this spicy outside of my own family so I’m guessing there’s an error in the recipe? If I had prepared it as written it would’ve melted my face!!
I loved the recipe! Chili powder is definitely not the same as cayenne. I used both the chili powder and cayenne but I could understand if you don’t like a lot of spice to omit the cayenne.
I agree. Chili pepper and cayenne pepper are not the same. I just made this for dinner tonight and it’s really delicious. I didn’t put cayenne pepper but I did add some slices of jalapeño peppers from a jar. Also added a small can of corn. Wish I had cheese but since it’s only me eating it I can run to the store tomorrow and get cheese and some sour cream too.
🙄 ok.. I’d love to see your winnings from these spicy food eating contests if you think chili powder is spicy lol
Try using Gebhardt’s chili powder. It has no heat whatsoever and is delicious in recipes. I won’t use anything else when a recipe calls for chili powder. That way, you can add as much or as little heat to the recipe as you want. I typically add either cayenne powder, or if I have them jalapenos or Hatch chilies besides the green bell pepper. You can’t go wrong using Gebhardt’s chili though. My mom can’t tolerate any heat so it is a definite winner for her to use Gebhardt’s.
I googled different recipes and this one is my favorite! I love it and this is my second time making it! I will always make it this way for now on! Thanks for sharing. I used 3ibs of meat, one whole onion, 3/4 green pepper, 2 packs of chili powder, 2 cans of diced tomatoes, pinto and kidney beans and one container of beef broth! It is amazing!!!!!!
Substitute for tomato paste? Is it necessary? We don’t have any and I’m not venturing out just for one can/:
Tomatoe paste can be made at home. The best way involves pureeing tomatoes and baking them in the oven for like 4 hrs. The easier way is taking about 3x the amount needed of tomatoe sauce/puree and boiling it in the stove until reduced to thick consistency.
You could also omit about equal amount of liquid to more tomatoe sauce or tomatoe puree, as it has more liquid than paste does.
Excellent recipe. Doubled it, and used 1 pound of ground beef, 1 pound of ground pork and 1.4 pounds of ground fresh chorizo. Also added 1 green pepper, 5 red thai chili peppers, 1 jalapeño, and 3.5 ozs of chipotle with adobados.
I let it cook for 2 hours on low the second time, Man this is 100x better! Try cooking it for two hours!
Great recipe! Though I think you meant 2 teaspoons sugar, everybody loved it
Absolutely delicious! This is a keeper!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!
Very tasty and quite easy! Thank you!!
I just made this and love it! Added one can of green Chile’s and used two cans of chili-ready tomatoes because didn’t have any beans. Otherwise did all spices And ingredients as stated and its delicious. Will definitely be my go-to chili!!
I substituted 1 bottle of Sam Adams beer for the beef broth. I added a red and green pepper as well. Used 2 lbs. of beef instead of one, no sugar, more tomato paste. Same level of spices as the recipe. Best chili I ever made!
Perfect, simple, classic chili recipe! I omitted the cayenne since I have littles at home, but even without it had plenty of flavor. This is my new go-to chili recipe and will be in my regular dinner rotation. Thank you!
This is my go-to chili recipe and any time I have strayed, everyone asks what happened 🙂 It’s the best.
I just made this and it really is delicious. I used the bottled garlic and just 1/8th tspn of cayenne, also added chopped peppers, two cans of kidney beans, diced canned tomatoes, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. Bookmarked! Love it!
I accidentally put 4 stars on my first comment…there is no way to change it? Sorry…the chilli is really good!
Hi Amanda:
Your recipe was great! I wanted to make a bigger pot and use turkey, (The fam likes it better). So I double everything. Except the spices. I used just a little more of each as needed to taste. I kept the cumin the same as single batch. It really turned out great! I usually use chicken broth but I used the beef broth and it is really good too! Thanks!
I followed this recipe and didn’t change a thing (included cayenne) and it was delicious!! Loved the sweet and spicyness. Might’ve added a little more cayenne and doubled the recipe for sure. I agree that you might wanna add less sugar, if at all, if you exclude the cayenne
Made this chili for the first time ever, over a campfire no less, and it turned out amazingly!!! Thank you very much for this recipe! I will definitely use it again!
Wow, I can’t believe I’m the only one who thought it called for to much spice! I literally added 1/2 the spices and water instead of beef broth and it was still very spicy and good.
After putting down the bowl down and whipping my mouth I said wow that was good. I replaced beef with shiitake mushrooms chopped, used only 1 tablespoon of Cumin. #banger
Excellent, perfect classic chili. Go to recipe, time and time again.
Wow! I’m surprised I’m the only one who thought it was heavy on the spices ! Mixed all the spices together and knew it was way to much for my taste. Added 1/2 green pepper in with the onion, 1/2 the spices and 1 cup of water. It was perfect topped with sour cream and shredded cheese! Loved the recipe quick and easy!
This would have been prefect had it not been for the amount of cumin. It was difficult for everyone in the family to eat it, but I know that next time I make this and use way less cumin it will be perfect for us. Thank you for sharing.
Great recipe! Tweaked it a little bit for heat lovers.
This chili is super easy to make and so delicious!!!
It will be my go-to for chili in the future. I made mine with ground turkey and added green and red peppers.
Amazing!
An excellent meal! Thank you!
Very good recipe but like many mentioned, too much cumin for this amount. A teaspoon is all that’s needed.
Don’t add the sugar. My husband and I couldn’t figure out what the chili was missing and then realized the problem was that it was sweet. My husband wanted to make dinner and he just followed the recipe. If I had made it, I would have known to omit the sugar. I’ve ever made a chili with sugar in it before. Otherwise, it’s a good standard chili.
Amazing! So easy to make and full of flavor. I love this recipe.
Absolutely love this recipe!
So good and easy to make!
My husband, 2.5 yr old son and myself, we all enjoyed it 🙂
I added a 4-oz. can of diced green chiles. Great flavor boost.
Very good. Is the serving size 1 cup?
I thought this recipe was fantastic! I made it exactly as is except for the cayenne. Well, and added in my own preferred vegetables. It was delicious and very easy. I read a comment that it wasn’t enough, but it will definitely feed a family of four. I will definitely put this in with my recipes.
Great call on the Cheyenne and brown sugar! I will do that next time. Thanks!
We doubled the recipe but left it at one medium onion. Also used ground turkey instead of ground beef, and added cinnamon. A note to those who question the sugar in the recipe…if you skip the Cheyenne pepper than skip the sugar too. The sweet is meant to accentuate the spice. We used brown sugar.
Would it mess it up if i only Doubles beans and meat?
Really simple, quick to prepare recipe. I topped it with shredded cheese and served with rice. Maybe next time I’ll add in a can of corn to change! Thank you for this easy recipe, it was a delight.
A quick and delicious chili with just the right amount of zip with the cayenne added.
This is now my favorite chili recipe!! I will be making this for company!!
I used ground chorizo instead of beef, and added one chopped hatch green chili pepper. Yummy!
Waaaay too spicy. I can handle spicy food but the two and a half table spoons push it beyond what I’d consider pleasant.
Made this today it was amazing! I didn’t have tomato paste but it didn’t need it. Can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow!
Just made it tonight, I didn’t put in all the chilli powder, but I will add more in next time. But it was way too sweet! Even my youngest who like sweet stuff said it was too sweet. chilli should not be sweet! so next time, more chilli, no sugar, but I might add a square of dark chocolate. The rest of the spice mix was perfect and the smell right and the consistency great. Just no sugar!
Also, you might want to add the beans very late in the cooking time, not at the beginning, they will open up and get mushy if added to early.
I will keep this recipe for chilli, but with alterations.
Very good….I always top my chili with some shredded cheddar cheese which made this recipe even yummier.
My whole family loved it, but we had to make a major change: My husband is allergic to meat(thanks to a tick), so we used 1 lb ground chicken. We put it over elbow macaroni. It was delicious! I have leftovers, and going to put some sour cream and cheese on it, for lunch!
So delicious that I made a second batch shortly after my family finished the first batch.
This is taco filling, not chili.
I made chili for the first time and used this recipe. Delighted with the result. Easy and quick. The only wrinkle I made was to add some stout with the beef broth
Thanks for the great and easy recipe. I used only 1 tbsp of Cumin, and was fine.
I followed the recipe, except for substituting black beans for the kidney beans (only because I didn’t have any). Super easy, but delicious! Will definitely cook again.
great with some cayenne.
Outstanding chili for what I like! And in accord with my personal culinary style: simple peasant fare… I was a chili judge, and this beats all the ones I have had to taste!
I made it with 32 oz bottle/can of tomato juice (I prefer Campbell’s) rather than with the tomato paste, beef broth and tomato sauce. But then, I’ve always used tomato juice as the base in my chili (out of curiosity, I may try it with the beef broth, etc. one of these times). I simmer for nearly 2 hours so that the liquid cooks down and thickens up (also, I don’t drain the beans, but add less salt). Love this recipe, as did my husband.
Many recipes, including this one, dont tell you to add the spices along with the onions and oil in the beginning. This is such an important step- cooking your spices in the oil allows them to open up and develop a richer flavor. Also the tomatoes should be added soon after and allowed to cook for some time without all the extra liquid- it helps take away from the metallic flavor they acquire from being canned. This recipe seems solid besides those missing tips.
My husband and I did not care for this recipe. The cumin was very overpowering. Normally, I’m a fan of cumin but 2 tablespoons was a lot for this amount of soup.
I tried this chili recipe today, all I can say is YUMMY! It was so delicious. My family really enjoyed it. I bookmarked this recipe to use it in the future!
Very good recipe, but it does not need the sugar suggested. I’d go one quarter the amount in this recipe unless you want a decidedly sweet chili.
Agreed!
SO glad I make a habit of skimming the comment section of a recipe before trying it for the first time because your advice is super useful – we wouldn’t have wanted our chili particularly sweet but since I haven’t made chili from scratch before, I wouldn’t have known any better. So thank you very much for the heads-up – just thought you’d like to know your comment saved someone a little heartache haha.
I never leave comments on recipes I try. But this one I had to because it is the very best chili I have ever made! During this coronavirus, I was not able to find organic chicken, but I did find grass-fed organic beef. So I looked for a new chili recipe and found this one. I didn’t have beef broth so I used vegetable broth instead. I also added some sliced jalapenos. Oh the flavors are wonderful, and I definitely will make this recipe again. Thank you!
Great recipe, easy to follow and my family did love it. Thanks
Has anyone made this without the tomato paste or substituted it with something else?
I ran out of tomato paste, but had some sloppy joe sauce. I added about 6 ounces, just enough to thicken it up a little bit. A little bit of bottled chili sauce would work great too, I imagine.
I had the paste but I didn’t have tomato sauce so I used some
Spaghetti sauce. It was my first time making it and it came out great!!
Yes just used canned diced tomatoes for mine still turned out great
Yep- my go to recipe/ I also add diced green pepper with onion/- I also drain all fat after I brown the beef – I make a big batch, it freezes very well!!
Yes, very delicious recipe, I added the green peppers too.
This is a five star chili for sure! I’d never made homemade chili before and it was delicious. Thank you so much! I left out the cayenne because my daughter doesn’t like overly spicy and it was still excellent. It’s going in my book of favourites.
I doubled the beef amount, and added avocado as a topping! Delicious!
Wanted to find a simple chili recipe and by far this was easy and taste wonderful. I made a first attempt and it was so bland it wasn’t worth eating. My second attempt with a different recipe and came out wonderful. My daughter (pickest eater) even loved this chili recipe. Only thing is I added some red peppers to give it a little kick, but overall my new go to for chili!
Do you mean THIS recipe was bland? Or the one prior to trying this recipe?
Yummy!! We loved the recipe. Two spice changes: only 1 T of cumin and a 1/4 t of coriander. Since I didn’t have tomato sauce, I added 6 oz of tomato paste and a 1/2 cup of water. Simmered covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 1.5 hours. Thanks for the recipe!
I left out the sugar, cheyene pepper. Cut the cumin and salt in halfadded a tsp of onion powder, and two pre-boiled peeled potatoes chopped up. Very good.
So basically you made something else altogether
haha exactly!
This recipe needs to be doubled for sure, but it is really good!
A great chili recipe for all of us that are staying at home due to Corona Virus. I doubled the ground beef and used 2 cans of chili flavored beans as well as 2 cans of tomatoes. And since I’m originally from Kentucky added some broken spaghetti like my Mom used to make. Delicious!
Dynamite !😋😋🤪🤗👍🇺🇸
I am 59 years old this is the first chili I’ve ever made in my life homemade. I followed the instructions except I did not have garlic powder so I used to garlic salt. For me it was a little too salty. But other than that it was the Perfect Blend of ingredients for the perfect flavor of chilli.
This is really delicious!! My whole family love it and it’s so quick and easy to make! A definite winner
Great chili! Just the right amount of spices and thickness to the sauce. I’ll come back to this one again and again. We had some leftover mac and cheese which we mixed in. Yummy.
Just made this for my 2 year old and partner. They both licked their bowls clean, loved it! and so easy!
yummy!! Made this with 1 pack of the vegan beyond meat crumbles and it just fits perfectly, might even be better than with regular meat dare I say… Thank you for the recipe!
Great flavor! Thank you for the recipe!
Made this for the first time and ….wow this was the perfect chili for us plan on making this again.
I have made this chilli several times in fact I’m making it tonight for supper. its an amazing chilli
Tasty. Delicious!
This was excellent. Few changes though. 1# Mild Italian sausage and 1# ground turkey, black beans, hickory and mesquite liquid smoke 1/2 Tbsp each, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 cup chicken bone broth. The liquid smoke, cinnamon, paprika added extras.
Best Ever seriously
Best chili ever!!!
Awesome recipe. Way too sweet for my taste though. I think I’m going to leave out the sugar next time. All the flavors are really good!
Hi! I am making this tonight and im so excited! Can i use tomato paste instead of sauce Thank you so much!
This is right on the money fast and easy! Because we’re in lockdown, I used canned tomato soup for the tomato sauce and jalapeno blackeyed peas. Really, thank you for giving us a fantastic recipe; it’s delicious!
I made this recipe and entered it is a chili cookoff at church. It brought 2nd prize ($100.00) out of over 100 entries. I didn’t change anything. Great recipe
Super good chili. I realized when making this that I under season my chili. This is sooo good. Had to to use ground turkey, but still very, very good!
I should have read the asterisk about cayenne pepper… I added not thinking of HOW spicy it would become. My family eats a lot of Pakistani & Indian food and this was 50x spicier. Good thing for lots of sour cream. Overall – without my mistake of the cayenne pepper – it was good and SUPER easy to make.
Delicious and simple recipe which comes together so quickly! I added half a cup of coffee, half a cup of dark beer, and a couple teaspoons of cocoa to give it a richer, more complex flavor. The end result was absolutely delicious!
I made this without the chili powder and peppers because my husband can’t tolerate it. Even without those, it had so much flavor. My whole family loved it, and it was VERY easy and quick to make!
Absolutely amazing chili! Very easy to make as well. I personally also added some cinnamom after making it about 4 times before and it became even better.
Make this you will not regret it!
I can’t believe you serve this to your children. My throat is burning, my head is sweating, my face is on fire…and I didn’t add any cayenne. I will try it again with half the chili powder. Last chance!
AWESOME recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Excellent..I used a meat substitute and an extra can of red kidney beans to give a meatier texture for a vegetarian husband..he loved it as did I..easy and great seasonings
excellent, delicious, easy, and fool proof
This is scrumptious! I added corn and chick peas for a little twist. Chili is great because you can add virtually anything and it still tastes good. I also added fresh bits of garlic. It’s spicy, but great with a little sour cream. 10/10 for me!!!!
Excellent. Have made it twice over the last few days of the pandemic. I use 1/2 as much chili powder and no cayenne, but otherwise it’s great. I substituted chicken broth as I was out of beef but it was still delicious. Thanks!
If I want to triple this recipe (3 lbs. lean gr. beef) how would I adjust the spices? Thanks.
Multiply them all by 3. If it calls for 1 tablespoon, you’d use 3. If it calls for 1/2 tablespoon, you’d use 1.5.
Sooo good! I was a little wary about all the spices, but I went for it and added them all. It made an amazing chilli “sauce.” I used T-bone steak meat and pinto beans. Served with cheese, sour cream, and Krusteaz honey corn bread. Best meal I’ve had in ages.
Great basic recipe! I doubled the batch and made a few moderations. Personally I added green peppers, red peppers, pinto beans, corn, and used light and dark kidney beans. I also used ground turkey instead of beef. It turned out amazing!
I know that’s a lot of modifications, but if we are looking at being stuck inside for a few months I wanted to make sure we had variety and vegetables. I love love love the seasoning combination, though and can’t thank you enough for posting this recipe!!
So delicious! I subbed cooked up dried Scarlet Runner beans that I grew and some frozen tomato sauce and added corn leftover from the summer harvest…I love the liberal spices (although I also reduced the cumin a titch)! So flavorful!!!
This chili great, really good flavor, I will be making it again. Next time I’ll try using sirloin or chuck roast, I plan to add 60+ minutes to the simmer to make sure the meat is tender, adding extra beef broth as needed to compensate for boil off. I’m expecting more intense flavor!
This was so good! It was also so easy to make. Came together so much faster than most chili recipes. Normally when I make chili, I follow the recipe exactly and then taste it and have to tweak the heck out of it because it falls flat. That was not the case with this recipe! The spices and flavor were perfect as written. The only thing I did differently was add a diced green bell pepper. My husband also gave it a rave review. He said “this is OUTSTANDING!!
Great base recipe. I use it all the time and sub out things depending on how I want it to taste. My best one so far is probably:
Substitute beef broth for beef bone broth (adds a deeper beef flavor)
Half a can of diced tomatoes
A can of hot Rotel
A teaspoon of cinnamon
Substitute the sugar for turbinado sugar
If you prefer even spicier I add anywhere from a half tablespoon to a full tablespoon of cayenne
Thank you for sharing this with everyone!
This is the best Chili that I have made in a long time. The flavor was great, even my picky grand son gobbled it up. I added elbow macaroni and it was sooo good. Will be making this Chili again very soon. Thanks for the recipe, it is a keeper.
This is awesome chili! I followed the instructions to the t. Thank you
Very good recipe, I sub Ground turkey and chicken bouillon, add 2 cans of tomatoes and 2-3 different beans just cause I like lots of tomatoes and beans. I also add a dash of cinnamon. This recipe is bomb!
This is the best chili recipe I’ve ever come across! We’ve had it twice in 2 weeks!
I made this and my friend who is not super fond of chili loved it. All seven of us loved it. we added a little cayenne, some Signature blend tex mex seasoning and a little bit if a home made sweet habanero hot sauce. I do not like hot spicy food but this chili was awesome
MM yes very delicious it is good but can i freeze it? And for how long?
I made this to freeze for the same reason! It can be frozen for a couple of months. I would put it into tight ziploc bags and flatten them so it doesn’t take up too much space and also you can extend it’s life in the freezer. Be safe!
I had to make this with ground pork because my grocery store had no hamburger due to the corona virus. Still tasted great! Next time I may cut back on chili powder because a little spicy.
Best chili ever!
Perhaps my palate is off, but I think I will omit the sugar next time. I only added a pinch of the cayenne pepper, but it was too spicy and too sweet for my family. That said, it is a pretty good chili recipe. All the right elements are there, I just need to alter the recipe a bit for my family.
I wanted an easy, flavorful chili. I found it!! Super simple and it was fantastic. My only complaint is I didn’t have enough leftover. I will be doubling the recipe next time.
Best chili I have ever tasted. I increased the meat a bit.
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing. Very flavorful. I mixed in some elbow macaroni and cheddar cheese. Amazing!
Can you make it with something other than olive oil
Use a higher fat content meat and just drain off the fat.
I cooked my hamburger first and then drained it. I cooked my onions in what was left of the coating of hamburger grease left in pan, worked gine
So yummy! I made a few changes only because I forgot to buy several ingredients and had to substitute what I had on hand. Chicken broth instead of beef, diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chilies instead of plain. It came out beautifully! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Needed a nice base recipe with which to play around. Once it was simmering, I didn’t change it at all. Wonderful (and easy!).
I first made this identical to the listed ingredients in the recipe. However, I discovered halfway through the recipe that I do not like a lot of cumin. I had already added it and it had altered the taste of the chili to something I didn’t like at all. So, I ended up taking out as much liquid as possible, adding another can of tomatoes, adding the juice of a lemon wedge, and a couple pinches of nutmeg (this apparently is a very good trick for too much cumin). I still felt that the recipe was not balanced so I added another pound of hamburger and another can of beans. I let it cook and the dish’s cumin was more muted this time. I’ve used cumin in the past but in very small quantities so I had no idea that I really didn’t like this spice. But, after researching I learned it’s in a lot of dishes that I don’t like (ex. Curry). I gave it four stars because it’s probably my tastebuds that are off.
Layla, I also don’t like cumin at all! I thought I was the only one, lol. I leave it out of everything. Your fix was great idea. Stay well!!
Wow! What a wonderful chili!
My family loved it. I loved it, and saved the recipe to make it again and again.
I use crashed tomatoes with basil, the whole 24 oz.(didn’t have diced tomatoes nor tomatoes puree) and use 1 tablespoon of turbinado sugar
I made it yesterday, today I gave a bowl of this chili to my friend and this was her comment ” Bad news: the chili is gone!
Good news: it was yummy!!
I was very happy of her comment, she can’t eat very spicy food, this chili is the best one ever that I have eaten.
Thanks to you and to your mom!!
My kids and husband absolutely loved this recipe. I substituted beef for vegan “beef” and they never knew!
Delicious, so easy too. Hardest part is cutting the darn onion, tears galore. Added lentils too. Super good, will for sure be a staple in my house. Thanks!
Very good Chili. Chili like my mom would have made. Delicious and Tasty.
I won Best Chili with the Children’s vote at a Church Chili Cook-off.
Did not win the overall Best Chili, but got many nice comments.
I added some peppers! My go to chili recipe !
Oh so good! I’m eating it right now and enjoying every mouthful.
Only changes I made: added chopped celery (cause I had it), chopped cooked carrots (left over from the night before) and a tin of heinz baked beans in tomato sauce in place of the can of tomato sauce (again, cause that’s what I had).
Yum! Yum! Yum! Will definitely make it again. Quick and easy and delish!
Great base recipe. I opted to add garlic, tomato paste and jalapeños. I also puréed 1 can of the beans to get a “creamier” texture and left out the beef broth and tomato sauce.
So smart, was just looking for a way to substitute the tomato paste
I tried this last week and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Very good chili!! My family loves this chili. I serve it with homemade cornbread and it puts us to sleep every time!! This recipe is definitely a keeper!!
This must be the “BEST CHILI EVER” I won the chili contest at work. It was up against 7 other chili’s! All of which were very good! It wasn’t even close, there were 7 judges, they each got 2 votes. My chili had 7 votes the next closest chili was 2 votes!
I highly recommend this chili 🙂
Really good and really easy.
I wanted to make enough chili so I could freeze some in case of what may happen in the next few months, so I doubled most of the ingredients in the recipe, except for the spices, which I just increased by 50%. Instead of using all ground beef, I used my usual chili mix of 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 cubed stewing beef, which I think gives chili an extra pop.
Very nice result!
Thanks for the tips on doubling, turned out amazing!!
This is the best chili I have made. Doubled recipe and added 2 jalapeños cooked with the onion and used homemade tomato juice from our garden instead of sauce. I also think the broth makes this outstanding, thank you for the great recipe!
Very easy to prepare and very tasty. The spice was a little intense (not too hot, just intense) I think that I will add a little more tomato paste and water. Overall, really good.
This was my first attempt at making a homemade chili and this is definitely your basic classic chili with really good flavor I definitely had to add some chopped up green peppers they’re my favorite and add a little water to thin it out but it’s easy quick and delicious
Cinnamon rolls go great with chilli.
Very tasty. I cooked mine with ground turkey and used chicken broth instead of beef. Love the recipe. Will definitely be making again.
Best pot I’ve ever made. Perfect balance of spices.
I made this, doubled up the amounts and froze a load of it, so it lasted a few weeks
I also swapped the sugar for a few squares of dark chocolate instead- it was amazing!
Thank you for the recipe!
REALLY good recipe thank you! It was delicious ‘as is’ but I added an extra can of beans and a handful of fresh, chopped coriander. YUMMY
This is definitely my go-to, easy chili recipe! If you like it spicier, add a couple diced jalapeños to the onions, milder- cut down the cayenne. I loved it as written and will make again on a chilly day👍
Really good chili recipe. I added green bell pepper and since I didn’t have beef broth, I used 1 cup chicken broth along with 1/2 cup red wine and 1 beef bouillon cube in with liquid mixture in a separate bowl and allowed the bouillon cube to dissolve in it. I also combined my dry seasonings in separate bowl earlier in the day, along with dicing the onion and bell pepper in advance and everything came together nicely. Served it with sour cream and shredded cheese at dinner.This recipe is a definite keeper!
Added chopped celery and green pepper with the onion (and added an extra 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil, but kept everything else the same, including the cayenne (yippee cay aye!!) My new favorite chili recipe go-to!! Thanks!
Came out a little too sweet for my liking. Not bad, maybe a bit of user error on my part. Will try again.
So so good!
The only change I made was to use half stew beef (cut into 3/4” pieces) and half hamburger. I seared the stew beef and then added the beef broth the recipe called for. Simmered for about 45 min, then moved to a bowl. Put the onion then the burger in the pot per the recipe, and added the stew beef back in when that was cooked thru. Then continued on as per the recipe, using the liquid from the cooked stew beef, and adding more beef broth to get back to the called for 1.5Cup. I love the chunks of meat in a chili. I also used 1/2 red kidney beans and 1/2 white kidney beans. I simmered uncovered for about 3 hours to thicken it up a bit like I like it.
Absolutely delicious, and even my boyfriend thought it was great. And he’s super picky! Lol
This is the best chili I have ever made or had! My husband loves it more! I added 1/2 green and 1/2 orange bell pepper and only used 1 tablespoon cumin and 1 tablespoon sugar( instead of 2 ). We also added 1 can drained pinto beans and one can drained corn (organic). Served with diced avocado! The best!
(I rarely write reviews!) I think the broth made it so good.
I also used only 1 tbsp of sugar. I think 2 tbsp would probably have been too much. Thanks for the heads up on that.
Oh dear, lol. I over-spiced it! But it’s DELICIOUS! I live in Colorado, and we like spicy chili, so I added 1/2 a bell pepper and half a jalapeño. Plus, I substituted half the chili powder with chipotle chili powder. Oops!! A tad too spicy for some in the house, but nonetheless DELICIOUS!! THANK YOU for this recipe!!
Best Chili I ever made. I did modify it a little, but it was basically the same spices. I pit it over elbow macaroni and it was delicious. I like it a bit more spicy, but I am alone the the house in that way, so it was perfect for all of us.
My go-to option for a winter night! Excellent base for chillittos or Cincinnati-style chili.
I was making a practice chili for my churches Chili Cook off.i saw this recipe and gave it a try. This recipe is superb!!the only thing is that I think it could use a bell pepper or a jalepano.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!
Delicious. I added more garlic and chili powder for. My taste
So delicious and easy to make. My only adjustment would be the salt portion. My palette may be different than others but I will be making this again.
I wanted to let you know that you didn’t write “olive oil” above but wrote just “olive”. 🙂 Great recipe! Very tasty.
Great chili. I cut the cumin in half and left everything else the same.Added extra frsh minced garlic. Next time I’ll cut the sugar in half as well. I will make it again and again, it’s bookmarked under favorites.
Yes too much cumin to my liking but other than that it was great!
I doubled this, added an extra can of beans and diced tomatoes. I have made a lot of different chilis and am so happy to find one this easy that is this good! My husband is kind of picky with chili and he loved it, too! I only did a little sprinkle of the cayenne, though, because I have toddlers (they loved it, too). This chili is delicious, inexpensive, quick, and only took one pot!
Excellent chili! I use turkey chop meat. It’s a family favorite
Very good! I added a little smoked paprika and green pepper. Great recipe.
Really good recipe. I doubled it and added more beans, some celery, and a green pepper.
I loved it and so did my kids.
yummy yummy my husband loved it and my picky eater 4 yo too. My son liked it so much that he was eating this chili with a glass of milk lol! (I didn’t use cayenne pepper)
How can I prepare this chili in a slow cooker?
Thanks a lot
saute the onion, ground beef in pan till no pink is shown, add with all ingredients, cook on low for 2-4 hrs in crock pot
Great base recipe to which I added two of my own secret ingredients. Won the church chili cookoff 1st time trying it!
What were the secret ingredients? I’m going for my church chili cook off next weekend!
You should try adding mixed frozen vegetables and a few little diced pieces of jalapeno for a little spice
I highly recommend this recipe! It is simple and delicious. Simply delicious, if you will! I had never made chili the same twice because I could never find a recipe that I loved. I have now made this recipe twice! My husband is also crazy about it, which is a bonus!
Definitely easy and quick I really did enjoy the chili first time making it and it was great my husband bragged about it as well. Good for this cold winter night. Definitely will make this again.
You do not daring the ground beef?
Do you mean BROWN the ground beef? Read step 2 in the instructions. That explains cooking the ground beef.
I didn’t have to because I used lean ground beef. If you use less lean ground beef and there is a lot of fat, you’d probably want to drain it.
My 2 special-needs clients highly enjoy doing “kitchen projects” together. (I provide the verbal directions only.) Today they chose to make chili and I found this excellent recipe. It’s a big hit! Thank you!
Yummy
Delicious! Usually add more items but wasn’t necessary. Didn’t use as much onions and flavor was good. I use ketchup for my sweetner. Definitely will make again.
Very good recipe. I made it as a vegetarian dish using beefless ground crumbles and vegetable broth. It turned out great!
Just started a pot, I doubled the base of this and added chopped jalapenos, yellow and red peppers and chopped garlic. My VERY picky 18 year old daughter yelled from upstairs asking what smelled so good… I’m sold and it’s a keeper. Thanks.
I wanted to add I left out the sugar and cumin, I also used cayenne pepper.
I made a variation of this recipe and it was the bomb. Everyone at the party raves that it was the best chili they ever had!
To accommodate a large crowd, I doubled the recipe. I sautéd one onion and 2 tbls of fresh minced garlic then added 2 lbs of ground chuck. I used an entire 3/oz can of tomato paste. I used several different beans I had on hand… 2 cans kidney, 2 cans triple bean, 1 can black bean. I added one large can of fire roasted tomatoes. I like a little kick to my chili so I did add the cayenne pepper and 1tbls dried minced garlic. I use a beef bullion called Better Than Bullion for my beef broth. It’s a paste and resolved quickly in hot water and is made from real beef.
Mardi gras is coming up in the city I live in I like to make homemade chilli,but I leave out the beans this recipe is very good
So easy and delicious! I have made this twice (without the sugar) and I must say my BF loves it. He’s a chili connoisseur! Saving it for my recipe collection
I like that idea – Thank you.
The chili was fantastic. The best I have had. I put cheddar cheese and sour cream on top of the individual serving dishes which made it look very appetizing. This is the second time in a month that I made this recipe for chili. Thanks for the recipe.
Good but a little too much cumin for my family’s taste. Most people commented on it but agreed it was still good!
Thanks for the great recipe. I tried it tonight. I did make a couple small modifications but it was amazing. I doubled the recipe and used 2.5 lbs of 80/20 beef. I added goya sazon seasoning pack to the seasonings (alot of seasoning in this mix but it came out perfect. Not low sodium but can’t complain. Also i added a can of corn and a can of light kidney beans.
My kids loved it and it was not too spicy.
If youre thinking of cooking this go for it. The beef broth instead of just tomato sauce was nice touch too.
This was very easy and quick to make. My family loved it!
I love this recipe, it’s so quick and easy.i make it at least twice a month! I add a can of black beans and chopped up bell peppers, it’s so good!
So glad I made this recipe tonight for supper! Husband says to keep this recipe, because he’s a huge fan and would like it again! Thank you!
Just finished making this and it came out perfect. I added ground sausage to mine. I didnt have any bell peppers but I’ll use those next time.
Very good chili! I have a very picky husband and he loved this. Thank you.
Great recipe but way too much Cumin. Might want to put half as much or even less.
Sugar ruins this otherwise good basic recipe. Use less than what is called for, or leave it out entirely.
The recipe is perfect! Just as I remember growing up too!
I doubled this recipe. It was easy and delish!
OMG!!!!! SO DELICIOUS AND EASY TO MAKE. I LOVED IT!! EVERY BITE I HAD I WAS SAYING Oh My God Lol… It Was On Point!!
Quick and easy. My teenage daughter and her 2 male friends “found” the chili simmering on the stove, and so they helped themselves, as they we’re “starving”! It felt so good to hear their compliments on how good “Mike’s Chili recipe” tasted! Thank You!
Recieved the converted “this is the best chili i have ever had” award from my husband. Was really good and easy. Didn’t even need it to sit and cook for ours like other recipes i have used in yhe past. A+++ will definitely be replacing my other chili recipe for sure and become a staple in the monthly rotation.
Wow! This is very flavorful chili. I thought the spices might be too much, but it all came together perfectly. I’ll be using this recipe from now on, my favorite. Thanks Amanda!
Tastes great! How much would you say 1 portion is, 1.5-2 cups?
Actually won Chili cook-off at the office last year with this recipe. THANK YOU!
My go to chili recipe. Easy and good. I like to double the beans
I have never rated a recipe but I always look at the ratings before making a dish. I cook all of the time and was a little nervous because I tripled the recipe the first time I made it. All I can say is it was perfect!!! I only stuck to ever measurement because there were all 5 ratings with so many people. Thank you!!! Very flavorful and worth the extra 2 minutes to make the seasoning!!
Made this recipe many times and my guests always rave about it! The only thing I do differently is add about a half teaspoon more sugar. I found it a bit acidic without the extra sugar.
Oh this was good. I did add chopped celery and green pepper
Did you add the celery with the onion and meat while they cooked, or after when everything is added?
After using the same chili recipe for 40 years, we needed a change. This is it! It’s similar to my other chili recipe, but the addition of beef broth, tomato paste, sugar and cumin make such a wonderful difference! I’ll be using this recipe from now. It’s fantastic!
Very Good – no EXCELLENT- and EASY Chili recipe. AND so easy & inexpensive!! Made it a few weeks ago (I did add diced green pepper) and kept it at 6 servings. Perfect amount for two of us to have for dinner and then lunch the next day. A friend of ours stopped by and had a small bowl and she also raved about it! I am making it again today as bad weather is moving in this afternoon. Nothing like a good bowl of chili on a cold wintery Sunday evening! Thanks for this recipe!
This chili is so good! I double the recipe every time and it is gone within 2 days! I used to use a an old better homes and gardens recipe but this one is waaaaay better to me.
I have tried countless chili recipes, I believe this is my new go to!!>
Pretty sweet for my house’s taste, but I think it’s a fantastic base chili recipe. We like a bit of kick so I cut the sugar in half and upped the chili powder and cayenne. I think I’ll add a jalapeno or maybe even habanero next time.
Delicious!
You lost me at TWO TABLESPOONS of sugar.
For a pot of Chili?? A little over dramatic?
Sweetie, your Chili recipe was awesome. For those who think two tablespoons of sugar is too much should just omit and continue on. I personally used Swerve brown sugar, and it was DELISH!! I thank you for sharing.
Great flavor ful chili only addition was half a diced bell pepper.
Made as to recipe, found it to be a little to sweet. Would cut back on the sugar to half next time and add more if needed. But would probably play with recipe a little. Overall it was a good recipe !
My boyfriend, who was trying to be sweet, found this receipe and cooked it on a night I was running late from work. I had never seen or smelled chili like this at all! I could hardly get past the smell to try it. I ended up pouring a lot of vegetable juice in it as its not juicy at all and the smell is just unpleasant. He liked it and I tried to but just couldn’t get past that smell! If you’re looking for a traditional chili receipe this doesn’t fit that catagory
So when making the recipe, i don’t drain the ground beef before adding the spices?
I already did a review – But I forgot to say that I also added 3 red peppers, 3 green, and 3 orange!
9 bell peppers? Could you find the chili after all that?
BEST CHILI EVER!! The sugar made is super good! I also doubled everything because I have a big family to feed, and it was perfect for 5-7 people!
So good and so easy 😊
I cut the sugar in half and it was still too sweet. And I also thought there was an overkill with the tomatoes; diced, paste, and sauce is just too much. It overpowered the chili powder and beef.
Use crushed tomatoes. Half sugar amount.
My new go to Chili recipe. Made this for a family gathering and everyone raved about it!
My favirite chili recipe! Super easy and everyone loves it!
Easy and good
Outstanding. Always looking for new chili recipes. This one hit all the marks: flavor, consistency, ease.
I loved it my whole life I’ve used water .never again its gonna be broth so thank you for that and I also used black beans instead of kidney just a preference for me
Try using 46 oz of v8 for the liquid!!
excellent
Superbowl dinner .everyone loved it
This is the best chili recipe I believe I’ve ever made. Just wonderful!
Amazing!
I did add chickpeas just because I love them. And I diced fresh tomatoes. Used 1.5 TBSP sugar because I was worried it may be too sweet- it was perfect!
I added chickpeas too and subbed brown sugar! Yum
This was delicious! Based on previous reviews I cut back on the sugar and cumin. My husband loved it!
This is my go to chili recipe now. Delicious!
This recipe is everything!!Just perfect. I’m a huge chilli lover and I will never make it any other way!!Thank you for this fantastic recipe!!
So, so good! I ad some paprika, a little chocolate powder, and a variety of fresh peppers and it’s spectacular! Thank you for this easy and easily modified recipe!
Best recipe for chili that I’ve found. It’s classic but very flavorful. I halved the sugar the second time I used it and it was still delish! Highly recommend.
This is my first time to make chili. I’m vegetarian so I substituted the beef for one of the new “plant based” meats. It was delicious!! I didn’t have any cumin so I am looking forward to trying it again with the additional spice!
Great recipe. I doubled meat and beans as well as the spices. Kept to the original recipe, which was exactly what we wanted. Next time I might experiment with more cumin and add brown sugar instead of white. I would do this because I love to experiment, not because there was anything wrong with the recipe.
Money is no object…..It was good chili….
In my opinion, this is a very good, well rounded hearty chili. 5 stars from me.
Have made it several times now, lot of compliments on it. Always best the next day.
Only thing l add is a bell pepper. All my chilies get a bell pepper.
Same! I added the bell pepper!
Delicious!! Super simple and easy! I did make a few changes…..fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, chicken broth instead of beef broth, and I added a green bell pepper that I had on hand. We topped it with sour cream, cheese, and avacado. I will definitely be making this again!
I forgot to add…..I only put in half the sugar. I also made this with ground venison, so I also added a good bit of extra olive oil.
Way too much cumin
Great recipe! I opted out of the sugar and cumin and it turned out so good!
Other than the sugar and salt that I have to omit (diabetic and over 70 yrs old) the combined taste at the end is very, very good. I never learned how spices work or do not work with certain foods. You certainly have mastered the trade of combining different foods and spices for a finished entree.
Now I will try some other offerings of yours.
Keep up the great work !!
Fantastic?! 54 yo husband who made chili for the first time! It was marvelous. Added one jalapeños do one red chili pepper, both diced!
Wife couldn’t believe how good it was and does not know where I came up with the recipe! Lol!
Thx. Jim
This is the best chili I have ever made. I doubled the recipe and substituted fire roasted diced tomatoes for the plain. I also used the optional cayenne pepper. With the toppings- diced jalapenos, green onions, shredded sharp cheddar, and sour cream it was soooooo good. My family, including the picky eater, was very happy.
So, as a chili recipe this is not great. It’s too sweet and the cumin makes it taste like taco meat. BUT! When you use it as a taco salad instead (when you’re trying not to throw it out because its not chili…), its great! Needs more salt and spice, but I made it exactly as written and its better as taco salad filling.
ive cooked this recipe over and over again. its great. its my go-to recipe when im craving chili. since then ive expanded upon this recipe and added other things like chocolate, ghost chili, beer, and fish sauce. yes, fish sauce, since it makes the whole thing taste beefier and deeper and the fishy taste dissappears after cooking for some time.
Awesome recipe. Ee ate everybit. The cumin.makes it. Better the 2nd day too.
We absolutely loved this recipe! And will make it again and again! I always double my recipes, so I can freeze some for later. Doubled everything and came out perfect. I prefer to use 85% rather than 90% ground beef, adds a little more flavor and doesn’t dry out as easily. I season each layer of ingredient, so I did use a little more salt and pepper. (very little each time)
I grew up eating chili with macaroni noodles in it, I thought that was the way it was suppose to be, lol. I didn’t miss them in this recipe, but I will add more kidney beans. 2 cans per 1 lb. of ground beef.
Thank you! For sharing this delicious recipe!
This is the best chili I ever made. I was out of cumin so used tumeric. I only used a pinch of cayenne. I uded some tomatoes I had frozen. It definitely rated 5 stars and will I will definitely use the recipe again.
Awesome recipe! iI I want to cook for 12 servings, do i double everything???
Thanks!
I made two batches of this chili, one with diced tomatoes and one with crushed tomatoes. I took the crushed tomato one to a chili cook-off yesterday and I won! The sauce, I think, is what makes this so good. Very hearty and flavorful. I did use the cayenne too.
I followed the recipe exactly. Turn out great. It is easy and fast, highly recommend!
When you doubled the recipe did you double the spices?
THIS WAS AWFUL!!! The sugar ruined it. I am blown away because the reviews are amazing. I was so excited to make this, and literally tried for hours to correct the odd sweet taste…ended up trashing the whole pot 🙁
Fantastic ans easy.
All I can say is wonderful. So very good. Easy to make. Didn’t take hours and better. Husband loved it too. I skipped the Cheyenne pepper and it still had plenty off flavor and a great blend of spices.
This was the worst chili I have ever had. It was too sweet and and the cumin was overpowering. My husband and I forced down a bowl of it and threw away the rest. I should have went with my instincts and left out the sugar and halved the cumin. Don’t waste your time and money.
Wow. First time I made this and it is wonderful. I will Definitely make it again.
Can I use white cannelloni beans in place of red kidney beans??
Absolutely, I personally use a mix of red, pink, white, yellow and black beans for my chili. They all have different nutrients. It’s not classic, but it IS delicious and nutritious.
You can use whatever beans you’d like in your chili. I wouldn’t recommend using any split peas or anything like that. I use this recipe but I use black beans, pinto and small red kidney. It’s so good with those 3 beans.
Absolutely! I often interchange my beans to make whatever im in the mood for! I like black beans, too, as looking as I’ve added kidney beans as well.
Best chili recipe EVER! I’ve made it three times now. Thank you!!! 🙂
Simple And good recipe
Forgot to rate here! 5*
This Chili recipe is honestly probably the best i’ve had & it shocks me how there’s only one other comment.
This recipe is well explained and super easy to follow for a beginner cook && is so easy to make!
I am so thankful i found Amanda’s page here and i’ll be following the Ig for more recipes to make!
Thanks Amanda ! Keep up the awesome cooking !!
I don’t know why people want to add sugar to savory dishes. I hesitated to add the 2 Tbsp of sugar to this chili, but I did. When I ate the chili, I tasted “too sweet” in every bite. (This became a bit less noticeable when eating leftovers the next day.)
Other than that, it was a good, basic chili. I enjoyed it.
I know I only add sugar to dashes that are really acidic. If I don’t cut the acid with sugar or honey, my husband ends up with horrible heart burn.
Amazing recipe I only add 1 tbsn of sugar tastes yummy
Best chili I’ve ever made and I’ve tried a lot of recipes. I used 85% ground beef and spooned off about a 1/4 cup of the fat after it rested. I pair it with Fontina & white cheddar grilled cheese on Italian bread.
I do basically the same. I normally buy 80/20, cook it up, drain, and then put in pot.
I love the idea of melted cheese on the bread!! I”m a dunker
Very good exactly as written. I never would have thought to add cumin to a classic chili recipe. However, it gives it a depth of flavor that you can’t quite put your finger on and it pulls it together nicely.
PS–it drives me nuts when people rate a recipe and comment on it after changing two or more ingredients. If you are not making the recipe as stated, why comment or rate it when it is not the original recipe? Just my two cents. Please don’t flame me. LOL.
I think you are my new bff. I just posted a similar rant on facebook about that a few weeks ago! Drives me a little crazy…
So true
I agree. Adding or removing one or two ingredients for personal taste, allergies, etc. isn’t a big deal. But, switching this for that & that for this multiple times means you’re making a different dish, so there’s no need to comment on a recipe you’re not making. This recipe is delicious as is, imho. Adjust cayenne for desired heat. Yummy!
I agree with you! Totally blows my mind.
Don’t bother me none. I like to hear suggestions on improving the recipe.
They’re rating their own recipe, not the one originally posted. They’re basically telling you what not to do.
I agree, and I’m thinking they rate based on the base. But that makes me go looking in comments to see how they changed it!
This is now my favorite chili recipe. I’m not the best cook, however, those who taste the chili I made with this recipe will be fooled!
Delicious and easy!
Oh my goodness. Usually my husband won’t eat the same meal 2 nights in a row and he is working on night 3..So so good. I added 3 different kinds of peppers spices more and less to taste. It’s a winnernhere. Thanks
It seemed like it would be a good recipe but maybe change the the 2 tablespoons of cumin to 2 teaspoons cause it just overpowers everything else and I actually made a double batch but kept the cumin at the 2 tablespoons.
Have made and enjoyed this chili I think 3 or 4 times. Tomorrow will be making about 25 quarts for the neighbors. I’ve always made chili without a recipe and it was always just okay. I’m glad that I found this recipe because it results in a truly amazing chili. Thanks for posting this! Larry
Thank you for sharing your recipe. I tried it and my family loved it!💕
Made this tonight. Delicious. My kids asked for seconds! I will definitely be making this again.
Makes a good, hearty chili. But skip the sugar. The sugar ruins it. Without the sugar, I’m sure it would have been great
I had to make a few changes like chicken broth for beef and ground turkey for beef (extra turkey also because it needed to be used up) and brown sugar for granulated but I followed all the seasonings exactly the same and my family declared this the best chili ever!
If I use the drained oil from the onions will I get enough onion flavor or should I add onion powder? And if so, how much do you think I should add? My family doesn’t like onions.
SO easy to make and delicious! I added green peppers and a dash more chilli pepper which added an extra kick (for those who love spicy chili). Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful recipe! Easy and quick. Made it just like your recipe… no adjustments like most people have to chime in. Perfect.
An easy to make chili for a weeknight dinner. If I make it again I would cut the sugar in half
Made yesterday- very easy to make-we loved it!
Made this recipe for the first time for my supper club luncheon in October. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. I especially loved the cumin forward flavor…..can’t get enough cumin IMO. Making it again for supper tonight!
Very good, easy, basic chili recipe. I tweaked 2 things. I substituted the white for dark brown sugar and I added a drained can of corn. this is a keeper. I may drop the cumin just a bit though. 🙂
Thank you
Absolutely loved this and will make again! I didn’t do the diced tomatoes because I don’t like tomato chunks and I added corn. My husband was a huge fan and is already asking me to make it again!
Recipe is easy like it says. Family loved it. I added mushrooms, orange peppers and celery to the recipe to make it a little more hearty. This will be my go to Chili recipe from now on. 👍👍
This was terrific! I didn’t have tomato paste so I did use a can of Campbell’s tomato soup for tomato paste and tomato sauce. I thought the amount of chili powder may be too much but it really wasn’t. This was a well blended, very tasty recipe which I will save and use again. Thank you!
I thought it had too much chili powder but other than that it was good. I did add some fresh garlic to it also.
Best chili ever! I’ve made it three times now and it always turns out amazing!
I fixed this chili was great!..love it so very easy.
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much Cumin.
way too sweet. Would half the sugar next time
Thank you for a truly savory Chili recipe.
Very easy to make – and absolutely delicious. Will def make again!
So simple and so Amazing! I made this using Impossible Burger plant based meat product. OUTSTANDING! Thank you!
Just finished making this chili recipe to serve during the football game today. It hasn’t simmered the full time yet but I keep sneaking “tasting bites” because it is so delicious. My mouth is watering already just thinking about eating this dish. I didn’t change a thing (but I did double the recipe and I hope to have leftovers). Simple, classic chili recipe that is easy to make and is delicious.
This was amazing! Admittedly, I was concerned that the spices might be too much when I was pouring it on but nope. It was perfect as is! Thank you!
Ok. I LOVE this recipe and made some minor adjustments. I’ve made this recipe twice, doubling the recipe both times. My problem is that both times I’ve made it’s initially very watery and then requires me to reduce it down for another half hour or longer. I have never even added the full 3 cups of beef broth because I’d be at the stove stirring for forever. The only thing I do differently is I use 2.5lbs of lean ground beef and I leave out the kidney beans and add a 4oz drained can of whole kernel corn. Any pointers on why it seems so runny? Should I just use less beef broth?
Very easy to follow and perfectly yummy. Good for kids too. Thank you.
Very good recipe. I’m sure it would be even better if I could use onions but my husband doesn’t like them.It was a little spicy and children may not like that. Very easy to make. I will be making this again.
Best chili ever! I’m quoting husband and son.
Absolutely delicious!! I’ve never used beef broth in my chili and was a little skeptical but I will use it from now on. Often the simplest recipes are the best. Quick, easy and my family loved it!!
So easy! I made it for Elks bingo night, it disappeared. Thanks!
The combination of spices is perfect. Even if I made a veggie chili, I use this spice blend for rave review every time.
Thank you, I love this chili. I have won 2 chilli cook offs with this simple recipe. Simple is almost always better when making comfort foods like this.
Really great recipe! I didn’t need the broth because we like our chilli really thick not soupy, but it was delicious!
Can’t believe some on the negative comments although very few. Just goes to show that you can’t please everyone. I had a chili recipe that I used for years and thought it was the best. Then I tried this one. Wow! So tasty! By the way it’s just as good when using turkey.
Excellent. The snow is blowing, the wind is blowing and this recipe is comforting with a Capitol C.
I love this recipe but always add some extras like half a red pepper, chocolate, and touch of brewed coffee.
Really good chili and easy recipe
I really like this recipe. I had a recipe for chili but it was a little too salty for me. I needed something somewhat basic but with a lot of flavor. I added another can of beans this time. What I really like is it taste better as the days go by but it doesn’t last long. LOL I also add the cayenne pepper it’s not too spicy just enough so that it’s not overwhelming for others who may not care so much for the spicy chili. Thanks for sharing great recipe.
So good. I prefer the seasoning blend in this recipe over the packaged seasoning. I made my first batch with 3 diced jalepenos, I loved it but it was a bit spicy for my husband. I sauté minced garlic with the onion. My husband and I also used 3/4 of the tomato sauce, 50% sodium beef broth (doubled the amount of broth), 1 cup of water, add paprika, and add additional seasoning to taste as we go. Then we let it simmer for about an hour.
Easy & Perfect!!!
So good! The only chili recipe I will use now. Only substitution I made was we used ground elk.
Best tasting Chili.
Hi Amanda…I’m a 60 year old guy that found myself needing to cook for myself…imagine that ;-). Anyway, mostly I take the easy way out and cook simple stuff over and over that I know how to cook and it is OK or mabye, once in a while good or better. But, I have started trying recipes from time to time. This recipe is a winner! Took it to a group dinner of about 40 people and they raved…I told them that I was happy to take all the credit, but, that Amanda deserves all the credit…then they kept asking about Amanda…:-)
Tried lots of recipes and this is my favorite. One reason is it’s easy and it always tastes good. I change just a little. I use fresh garlic and also add smoked paprika. I always add the optional ingredients except the kidney beans if my husband is around. I also always add cayenne. We really enjoy it. Not to many people living in Hawaii make chili.
Perfect
THIS CHILI RECIPE ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. I SAVED IT TO MY LIST OF FOODS AND WILL MAKE IT AGAIN. I DO NOT THINK I’LL BE USING ANY OTHERS. THANK YOU.
Amazing batch of chili! Followed the recipe pretty much exactly except subbed ground beef for ground turkey and used chicken broth instead of beef broth. Also doubled the amount of cayenne cuz we like it pretty spicy. Will def save this recipe and make it again.
SO flavourful! Thank you!! I have tried a few recipes and this is my favourite so far!
Looking for a great simple chili recipe, and this one has become my go-to recipe! I like that it’s not too complicated like some chili recipes out there. The only modifications I make are adding some diced jalapenos for a little extra kick and I usually cut back on the sugar.
Curious on the sugar…I doubled the recipe for 12 servings and it came out way too sweet with the amount. Could I be missing something on how much sugar? Thank you so much!
Do I have to use beef broth
Absolutely delicious! Thanks very much for this wonderful recipe. It is now our favorite Chili.
Oh, wow, this is way too sweet. Cut the sugar by a factor of 2 or 4, and you will be happier.
I made this recipe today for the first time and loved it! I followed the directions exactly, it was so easy and I wouldn’t change a thing.
My first time ever making homemade chili. This recipe was easy and delicious! Classic chili 🙂
This has become my favorite chili recipe. I subbed in ground turkey and stevia and it comes out delicious! I love to make a batch and freeze individual servings to grab for an easy lunch or dinner.
Way too much cumin, for me. 2 tablespoons overwhelms my taste buds.
I will give this recipe one more try after cutting the cumin to less than half. I might just eliminate it.
Great texture after refrigerated and then reheated.
Chile is always an experimental and fun dish to make.
So so good! Easy and delicious! Thank you!
How does this have so many stars? This was a ridiculous amount of cumin! We had to throw it all out! Like what??? Are your stars fake???
Oh man, I’m glad it went just me. I made this tonight and couldn’t eat it! It had WAY too much spice flavor- cumin and/or salt? Thought maybe I did something wrong but I double checked the recipe. I ended up putting 3/4 of it through the strainer to rinse it, put it back in and then added tomato sauce and broth to make it edible.
I didn’t like this recipe. Something in the flavor was really off. I’m thinking the beef broth. The spices are great. Next time I’ll skip tbe broth.
Yo , this Chili is amazing . I was skeptical because of the lack of green pepper and garlic and the lack of ME forgetting green people and garlic. But HOLY this recipe is top notch without the added goods. Highly recommend you all try this easy, economical recipe!
Very good and very easy. Delish.
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I have tried others in the past but this one is my favorite!
Excellent! this is the best chili recipe ever! I forgot to buy an onion so I used onion powder in its place, and w also added some creole seasoning. This is the best ever, we paired it with famous dal’s cornbread and honey butter recipe on the box. We also slow cooked this, for 4 hours on low. Bon Appetite
Has anyone tried this in a crockpot? we are making it in one, and aren’t sure how long to let it sit… I’m thinking on low, maybe three hours at least?
Proud of my my wife for having all the spices and ingredients on the fly. We decided to try something different so we went to the internet for help. We substituted a few things for taste. But this is a winner. We have recipe for chili now!!!
Too salty and too much sugar.
One of the worst chili dinners I’ve ever tasted.
sounds easy to make, will try it tonight. except I will use 80 percent ground beef and drain the fat off before mixing it. Will add green peppers.
excellent proportions of spices, sauce, meat, and beans. i doubled the amounts and it fit into my Lodge 6qt dutch oven just fine. since the dutch oven holds in the moisture well, i allowed the ingredients to simmer much longer than the 25 minutes but kept the lid on. i like it to be juicy-soupy. all the spices pulled together very well.
The sugar is throwing me off. Does it taste sweet? 2 TBS is a lot of sugar!
It helps cut the saltiness and tartness of tomatoes. You wont find it does much, and I tend to use brown sugar.
Found it a bit too sweet for our taste. Made it exactly as recipe described. Maybe next time less sugar for us. We love spicy,wasn’t spicy with the cayenne either.Even added Tabasco to try and cancel the sweetness.
How many people does this recipe serve? Need to serve 30 people or so.
Quick, easy and foolproof
I made this & I did exactly as the recipe stated. It turned out awesome. I love to cook & I’ve tried MANY recipes. I’ve never commented on a recipe but I had to on this one. It taste delicious! I look forward to using more of your recipes! Thanks so much!!!
This recipe is amazing! Just made it last night and already have printed it out to add to our permanent recipe book rotation! The only change I made was I only used 1 tablespoon of sugar versus the 2 that the recipe called for. I tasted it after it had simmered to see if it needed the second tablespoon and it tasted so good that I didn’t want to ruin a good thing. My husband usually doesn’t make a fuss over food, even if he likes it, but even he praised this chili! I will definitely be making it again!
Excellent. We all love this recipe. So hearty and flavourful!
Great recipe! Instead of the cayenne pepper I used 1/4 teaspoon of Blackened seasoning.
Made this for family (wife and three young boys)…….they all enjoyed, wife stated mid-meal that it may be best chili she has ever had. I did not use tomatoes as one of my boys does not like. I also did not use garlic powder as I have garlic allergy. I did use a little more ground beef (about 1.3 pounds) and added just a bit of beef stock to compensate for the loss of the juice from the diced tomatoes. Delicious, hearty, and easy!!!
How much is a serving
This is my Go-to chili recipe! I actually hate when people do this, but I’ve revised it a little for my husband and I the past couple times and the last time he said it was “perfect, chili-cook off winner”
I did 1/2 the amount of cumin and added a little extra chili powder about 1/2 tsp. Kept the cayenne. Did a little more than 2tbsp paste (I found it a little runny a couple times,) and actually did 1/2 pinto 1/2 kidney- though I doubt that changed taste, just added some color. I think one of the game changers is that as the meat was browning, I sprinkled some garlic powder on top so the meat was flavorful already. Then set out the toppings and some oyster crackers. Making again tonight, and trying two of your other recipes this week!
Loved it! A tad on the sweet side, but it was very well seasoned and delicious!
Made it and Omitted a couple of ingredients and entered
Into my buddies chili contest at his house and I won 😂
I don’t cook and made it twice and second time was the day of contest so it was a hit for sure thanks 😊
Very easy and delicious. Husband approved!
I prepared this dish for a group of 15 and everyone loved it. I made a few tweaks to the recipe. I used 1lb of ground beef, 1lb of ground pork & 1/2 lb chorizo. I also added a red and green bell pepper as well as a jalapeno. Delicious!
I’ve made this dish 3 times now but this time I used no salt added or low sodium items. I love it! I also added jalapeños and a dash of hot sauce to give it that extra kick. No cayenne peeper though. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
My pot of chili is on the stove now but…it’s more spicy than I want. I got a little heavy handed with the spices! Help…I have grandkids coming tomorrow and they will find this too spicy. What can I do?
Thanks for any help.
No one helped ya! If you find a recipe too spicy you can either add dairy, like sour cream or citrus.
Love this chili. It was already 5 stars. Added red pepper and poblano pepper from my garden and fresh garlic. Also used rotel tomatoes. Will make this again.
Has anyone ever used beef bone broth instead of beef broth? id like to make this tonight , but only have bone broth.. any difference ? Any advice would be helpfull.
It’s the same thing, I’d use them interchangeably
Best chili I ever made!!
Couple adjustments…. just for my own taste.
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 bell pepper
4 cloves fresh garlic instead of powder
2 cup beef broth (1/2 cup reserved for rinsing out tomato cans)
1 30 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 15 oz can of tomato sauce, no paste
3 cups dry red kidney beans, soaked overnight
simmer for two hours
This is one of my all-time favorite meals in the winter. I love that you can freeze it. Amazing leftovers.
I’m going to have to try your cornbread recipe soon as well! That would go really well with this chili.
Thanks Amanda!
easy and chili-ish.
Simple ingredients made a quick and tasty chili. This one will be my go to from now on.Thank you for sharing.
Loved this recipe. It has just the right amount of spice for my taste.
I used ground turkey instead of beef. Added a diced green pepper and some diced celery. Left out the broth and tomato sauce and included the cayenne. Came out fantastic – made it for a crowd and everyone loved it. The spicing was perfect, a nice gentle burn.
As a college student who has no money and time, this was a delicious and cheap meal to make! Yummy in my tummy
Very easy to make. I like that there is less of a tomato base because of the broth added. I think it gives it more flavor!!! Delicious, this will be my go to chili!
LOVE this so much! The recipe is great but I do make a few alterations for our tastebuds. I don’t put any sugar in the Chili.
I also add 2-3 celery stalks, 1 large carrot, and add an extra can of dark red Kidney beans so 2 cans total.
I also use Chicken stock instead of Beef broth.
It is my all time favorite Chili in the world! I will never order it out from anywhere anymore!
This is a fantastic recipe and loved by my entire family. Thank you!!
So good! Next time I’ll use less salt and sugar but otherwise it’s perfect. Great flavor with a little kick!
Great recipe. I added 3/4cup of Chipotle in adobo sauce. It added some heat and smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Really good!
thanks you so easy makes me laugh
YUM!! Easy to make and very flavorful. Everyone loved it!
5 star Delicious
I just made your CHILI it is Delicious Thank you!!!
With an extended family of 40 people, everyone loved it, from the 2 year old to the 71 year old! I even added the red pepper!
I have tried so many different recipes for chili and I finally found one I liked! Definitely saving this recipe for next time. Thank you for sharing!
Made this last night and everyone LOVED it! I doubled the recipe but adjusted the spices as many people I was cooking for are sensitive to spicy food. They gave their stamp of approval! This recipe is so simple and good. Will definitely now be “my” chili recipe! I followed another commenter and added kethup in place of tomato paste. Thank you.
Best chili I’ve ever made hands down
Flavorful and my favorite. I don’t use as much sugar, just a pinch and I add beans to it. I do add just a little more broth when I’m allowing it to simmer and it’s great. Thank you for this recipe.
Just made a batch…after sitting, I tasted and I added MORE sugar! Everyone has a different take on what’s too hot, what’s too sweet etc. Really nice flavor and I added 3/4 cup diced red pepper. I have corn bread in the oven to go with this amazing chili. Thanks for sharing!
I followed the recipe to the letter… but in retrospect wished I would have listened to my little voice when it told me “That’s a lot of cumin”… I didn’t do that, however, and the chili turned out to be way overpowered by cumin flavor.
Otherwise, the recipe was spot on… Next time I will will certainly cut down on the cumin, however.
Too funny… I kept adding cumin, came close to doubling it! I think it must depend on what your chili powder has in it. And I love cumin!
Boy! This chili so good, it’ll make you wanna slap yo momma!!
This must be one of the best chili recipes I have tried. I had to sub a couple of ingredients, only because I did not review the recipe beforehand! I did not have beef broth, but had chicken. Also, did not have tomato paste, so just skipped. Also, I had ground turkey in the freezer, no beef. Still, with all those changes, this is now my favorite Chili recipe!
Excellent dish. I followed the recipe almost exact. I used ground turkey instead of beef.. Delicious.
Delicious!!!
Has anyone made this times 7 or 8? I have to feed 50 or so people and I am wondering what tweaks need to be made for that large of a batch.
So glad I found your recipe! It has all the right ingredients to make a fantastic basic chili! I have to admit, I did take some significant liberties with spices and even added some things, but holy cow! This really is the Best chili recipe going!
Excellent!!! I made this with ground turkey (my hubby has a heart condition) and it is FABULOUS. The turkey was the only change I made. It was so good, I immediately made 2 more pits of it to freeze in single serving containers so he has a quick and healthy dinner. This is the best chili ever, super flavorful and easy. My new fave!
I also made this, and it was delicious! Will definitely add this to my winter rotation! Probably will cut the sugar amount in half.One quick question… Could I make this ahead of time, freeze it and thaw it in time to serve for Christmas afternoon?
Chili freezes well.
I like the flavor of the chili but I wish I hadn’t added all the sugar and the cumin. I would definitely make this again with the slight modification to the recipe.
Simple and delicious! I HAD NEVER MADE CHILI BEFORE! Tried it once and I am amazed at the flavor. Thank you Amanda for sharing this little treasure.
It’s become our favorite chili. I always make double recipe and change our kidney beans for black beans and pinto beans. So yummy!
Excellent chili
So simple and very tasty. I added a bit of corn and grated carrots. What a perfect winter meal. Thanks so much for sharing
Loved it! I only used half the sugar as we don’t like to taste any sweetness in our chili, otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I made this for my fiance along with cornbread served with honey and he said he felt like it was his birthday! This is a really good, classic chili!
Fantastic recipe! I had never cooked chili before, and it came out amazing. I’m not a huge fan of cumin so I only used half the amount, as well as half the amount of sugar. So good! Thanks for sharing!
Was looking for a quick and flavorful chili for my 14 YO who loves chili. Made this last week and it was so delicious and tasted like it had been stewing for hours. I decided to make it again tonight and must say that this will be my staple. I didn’t change anything but made the measurements heaping – skipped the cayenne and stirred in two tablespoons of better than bullion beef flavoring!!! Thank you for such a tasteful and quick recipe.
How many servings are there in a single batch?
I am not a big fan of chili, but this is delicious! We used half the cayenne and it was the right amount of spice. Super easy to make! Definitely going to make this again.
This was very good. My family really enjoyed it. I do think the next time I make it I will double it, just because I have two adult men in my household and they do tend to eat more. We also love to have leftovers for lunches.
Love this recipe! My absolute go-to for a hearty chili on a winter day.
The addition of sugar gives it the perfect amount of sweetness to offset the acidity of the tomatoes. Absolutley perfect!
It was my first time making chili and this recipe was a success! I love it. Some people said the sugar made it too sweet but I didn’t think so. I also used a couple of different spices so maybe that’s why I didn’t notice the sugar. Overall I really enjoyed it and would definitely make again
This was easy and delicious!! I am also a registered dietitian and I will now be following your site.
Best Chili I have ever made!!! My boyfriend told me several times how “delicious” it was!! This is definitely going in my recipe folder!!!
I agree with all comments posted. It is quick, easy, versatile, and delish. Very happy to have come across your site and recipe. I will be making second batch to share with the fam.
Very easy and tasty recipe the only change i made was instead of ground beef i used ground venison.
I just made this tonight and it will be my go-to Chili recipe. Shame on me for not reading recipe earlier in the day, since I did not have any tomato paste or beef broth in my pantry. I just skipped the paste and substitute chicken broth, which I did have on hand. I find it Delicious and will make again. Great recipe.
Best non venison chili I’ve had! Would have never thought of the avocado for garnish. It was wonderful!
We love this chili! I recommend leaving out the sugar. Other than that, it’s a great classic chili recipe that can be easily customized.
ADD EVERYTHING EXCEPT FOR THE SUGAR. PERFECT AMOUNT OF HEAT. HUSBAND LOVES THIS RECIPE.
I made this tonight! It was delicious, although I made one tweek, I reduced the sugar to just a pinch as I don’t like a sweet chili. One other comment, I followed the recipe exactly other than the sugar and it only amounted to 4 servings – we use standard bowls as well. Wish we had more for leftovers tomorrow, but I’ll just double it next time. Absolutely delicious and a great kick with the cayenne!
Truly awesome Chile! I used ground venison this time and it really made everything pop.
Next time I will try .5 the sugar and use brown sugar instead of granulated. What a great find!!!
I already commented, but wanted to add that I had Rotel so I used that and it was perfect.
Easy and wonderful!!!
Great recipe! Fast easy and delicious!
Hi
We feed the needy every Tuesday here in our community. I made this receipt multiplied by 8 on all ingredients. Also added green and red bell peppers. The people helping serve those in need as well as our guests loved this Chile. We had complements about how good it tasted. I believe the sugar is the secrete ingredient for the flavor. We will be doing this receipt once a month for everyone.
Kudos on the enormity of your successes!
By adding one of the ingredients at a time,I was able to taste the profile of this recipe.
It’s amazing to add the perfect balance to what you are preparing. Thank you for being you !
A definite hit with my family. I doubled the whole recipe, and then doubled the amount of tomato paste (which still isn’t a lot). I used 1 can of chili beans + 1 can of black beans + 1 can of kidney beans, and used chili diced tomatoes instead of plain. It ended up being super flavorful but without heat, so I had minced jalapenos on the side. And here’s where it will get weird, especially any chili purists: I cubed 1 yellow squash, 1 red pepper, 1 orange pepper, and 1 small zucchini. If that sounds weird or gross, I get it, but it is surprisingly good. It didn’t seem or taste vegetabley in the least, and it adds extra nutrition while stretching the meal further. And even my non-vegetable oriented kids were ready to fight over the leftovers.
Good recipe and easy. I prefer a little less cumin and more chili powder, and also added some red and yellow pepper pieces for more substance. Had a good flavor!
Truly enjoyed this recipe, I added green and yellow peppers and would have added mushrooms as well if I had of had them. I also was out of tomato paste which I subbed for ketchup like another reader. Turned out great and my whole family enjoyed it!
I MEAN!!!! WOWWW!!! This the BEST CHILLI IVE EVER TASTED!!!! Plus I added the chili mix mild and HOT season it turned out AMAZING!!! Hands down the best chili recipe =)
The best ever chili. My recipe forever.
This is the best chili ever. Kinda reminded me of mothers ( see would never added hot spices I love them) this will always be my go to.
My wife, who complains about EVERYTHING, was very complimentary of this recipe. Thanks for a great recipe that even my nag nag naggy wife can enjoy.
I’ve never made so much chili in my life as I have since finding your recipe. Thank You for it!
I followed the recipe but I doubled it. I also added smoked bacon for an additional flavor. Very delicious.
My husband and I loved this!! Added a little ancho chili powder and chipotle powder and used the Rotel diced tomatoes with Serrano pepper. Fantastic! This recipe is a keeper.
I was pulling something out of my cabinet and a container of cocoa powder fell out and burst open all over my ingredients. Chili plus chocolate equals mole so I just went with it. It’s actually pretty good
Great but I cut sodium levels by using no salt added tomatoes,sauce and kidney beans.
Amazing! This was my first time making chili and I’m blown away by how easy and delicious it is. I made a few modifications: I skipped the sugar, used ground turkey instead of beef, and went heavy on the cayenne (we love spice in this household) and it was fantastic. Can’t wait to make it again. Thank you!
First day of winter in south Florida so I pulled up this trusty recipe that I have used I think 3 or 4 times in the past. It was a great decision and the entire household plus two neighbours enjoyed the chili. Thanks for posting this.
Loved this Chili … my husband and I ate the entire amount in one night! Have a question! Serving for 9 at a dinner party Sunday night. Should I quadruple (or more) the recipe? Would you serve the bacon cornbread mentioned with this recipe? Thank you!
I love this recipe! My husband thought too much cumin. Followed everything, except added jalapeño and a green pepper
Not much on cooking but can follow directions. Simple and easy to make. My wife and daugher loved it.
Great recipe, my roommates loved it! Super easy and a great dinner on a chilly night.
first rate chili!!! The portions of everything were perfect and it had a nice kick to it (i added 1/2 the cayenne instead of 1/4).
This will definitely be a staple in our house this winter!
A huge hit with the family . I used Venison bacon burger. The flavor was amazing. I put a scant 1/4 tsp of cayenne in toe recipe. It was spicy but we like spicy.
Definitely will make again. I want to make it for a crowd but two people are allergic to garlic. I wonder how different it would taste if I left out that 1 Tblsp of garlic powder?
I doubled the recipe with very slight adaptions. Came out really good. I lightened the sugar and actually used brown sugar. I used 2lbs of beef. I may use 3 next time to make it heartier.
Tom,
Curious how big of a pot you used? I was wondering if a 6 quart is big enough to double this recipe???
Thanks,
Jay
This is a fantastic recipe! I was craving chili but just about every recipe I came across had a ba-zillion ingredients. This however, was the best chili recipe I’ve ever had (and trust me, I’ve tried many). So simple, yet so savory with such deep flavors. Love it and thank you for sharing!
This is a very tasty, quick chili recipe. It went very quickly, will definitely be making this again!
Absolutely LOVE this recipe! Really great use of many spices and flavors….its now my new standard chili in my recipe collection.
Making some this weekend as a tasty break from the Thanksgiving meal and leftovers.
Thank you for sharing!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Susan from Kansas City
Too hot. Otherwise ok
I omitted the cayenne this time, but by far the easiest and best chili recipe for my family!
This was by far the easiest and most flavorful chili I have ever made. My husband made 4 separate comments about how it was the best he’s ever eaten it throughout the night. That’s how you know….
Absolutely LOVED this chili! I followed the recipe to a “T” with a few additions…and mistakes. I added chopped green and red peppers, used regular diced tomatoes (this was a mistake but I’ll do it again!), and added more cayenne pepper (I like it hot!). Great recipe…thanx so much for sharing!
Green chilies, THANKS for the idea!
Going to make this next week.
HATCH green chilies for sure.
This recipe is amazing! I’ve tried tons of recipes and this is by far my favorite classic chili!! I did cut the sugar in half and i also forgot tomato paste when i ran to store so i substituted ketchup and it was still award winning. Thank you for the recipe.
Delicious!
This chili was easy to make and really good. I like a bit more flavor so I added my own southern spice. Definitely adding this recipe to the books!
If you don’t me asking what spice that is? 🤗
What’s your southern spice?
I made this tonight and I loved it! My husband hates chili but even he ate a bowl! It’s easy to make an packed with flavor. I did tweek a few things. I used 1/2 the cumin, and added 1 jalapeno. Go for it was delish!
Almost perfect chili, except the 2 Tablespoons of sugar make it too sweet. The tomatoes and tomato sauce already contain sugar. I will omit when I make this chili again. Great recipe.
So flavorful!! Best chili recipe.
I agree. I used one tablespoon of maple syrup in place of the sugar and also found it a bit too sweet. My daughter and I both enjoyed this very much. I’m vegetarian so replaced the beef with Beyond Beef Crumbles.
I agree! I won’t add sugar next time.
Finally,
A chilli my wife will eat without complaints
Thank you
If i want to make it with 2lb of meat do i need to double up on everything?
This is AWESOME chili!!! I will be trying more of these recipes for SURE!! Super easy to make and so delicious! Perfect football season food. Great with chips too! Thank you for sharing!
This truly is the best! My husband and I loved it! Thank you for sharing. I placed a copy in my pantry for a shopping ingredient reference!
I thought like, oh this recipe just didn’t burn so that’s why people rated it 5 stars. Nope. It’s just so good it’s worth 5 stars. I made it for kiddos too but I bet it would be delicious with the cayenne pepper.
Since it’s been cooler winter 2019 southern Louisiana and I’ve already cooked it twice.
Excellent base recipe to use or alter…it’s simple, hearty and flavourful. I follow a plant based food lifestyle and used 1 package of ground Impossible meat in place of the ground beef. I used vegetable broth, eliminated the added sugar altogether, added diced carrots and a dices jalepeno. Like I said, the base recipe is perfect as is but it can easily be ammended to suit one’s own preferences. It came out excellent. Thank you for providing.
This is great chili-Thanks so much for the recipe-I used the Rotel green chilies and tomatoes to give it a little more heat- It came together so quickly
This Recipe is delicious, I have a big family so I doubled all the ingredients except for the cayenne pepper and sugar.
Great Recipe! I doubled ingredients and added 2 tblsps apple cider vinegar, 4 bay leaves, 1 tblsp Hungarian paprika and 1/4 cup dried parsley. Used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground turkey. Served with a salad and corn bread. My husband loved it!
I altered the recipe a little/lot to fit my families taste. I added mushrooms, green bell peppers and a jalapeño, I also used diced tomatoes with green chilis! We like things spicy but the base flavor of this recipe is fantastic! I served it with a dollop of sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and an avocado fan. One bowl was not enough, we loved it!
Delicious and easy. Family loved it!
This is literally the BEST chili I’ve ever had. I added 1 tsp cocoa powder, per another commenter’s suggestion, and it was a great addition. I will continue to make this again and again. Thank you!
Loved this recipe, made as written with no exceptions! Husband could not stop talking about how good it was. Served with cornbread.
Love the recipe, delicious and easy to make!
Based on other reviews I made some changes: Doubled the meat and everything else except onion (used one), beef broth (used 2 cups), tomato sauce, sugar (used 1 tbls), and cumin (used 1 tbls).
-minced garlic instead of garlic powder
-1 can kidney beans, one can pinto beans
-chipotle instead of cayenne
My husband and I both say it’s the best chili we’ve ever had!
Chili was great, very tasty! My husband and son really liked it. My dad used to make chili for the hotdogs and burgers at our restaurant and mom made chili once in awhile at home and they never used beef broth or cumin. I omitted both. I added red pack petite diced tomatoes with chilies and regular diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. I’m Greek so I’m always using garlic in my food. Just enough spices to make it delicious! But make sure you measure accordingly so you won’t have to much salt or red pepper. It’s great comfort food in the fall and winter. I will make it again without the cumin and beef broth it doesn’t need it.
So good!! But I only put 1 tsp of sugar…
Not crazy about sweet chili. I also added 1 poblano pepper and cook it with the onions, the flavor of as awesome.
Great starter recipe! I have made this twice now, once exactly as the recipe explains, and once with some changes. The recipe alone is good, but tailored it a bit to my tastes and now it’s great!
I agree with other commenters, two tablespoons of sugar is a bit sweet, so the second time I only used one. Additionally, I added 1/2 a finely minced jalapeño, a full tsp of cayenne, and one extra can of beans (I used 1 can great northern, 1 can kidney). Add the jalapeño after the onions are sautéed, but before adding the meat. Cook for a minute or two (this is where I add minced garlic as well), then continue on with the recipe. Ends up with just enough kick and makes great leftovers all week!
Really good, and really easy! Used whole tomatoes instead of diced and it was perfect! I still put in sugar but 1 1/2 Tablespoons instead of 2.
Delicious!
My husband really enjoyed this. Only changed two items. Ran out of Chili powder so I only used one tablespoon and I didn’t have ground beef so I substituted with stew meat. I’m not a fan of Chili, but I must say this was very tasty!
Absolutely perfect! The best recipe I could find on the internet. Thank you! This was a delicious meal!
I cut the sugar in half, added only 1 tablespoon of cumin AND added 1 square of 70% dark chocolate bar (roughly 2inchx2inch). It was a wonderful chili with a side of honey butter cornbread!
Any suggestions for the slow cooker?
Awesome Chile, easy to make and delicious!
Delicious!
Cut the sugar by half and it’s perfect. Way too sweet with all that sugar. Also, I added in an extra can of beans.
So I made this and it was horribly salty! I reviewed the recipe several times and in my mind recalled just how much of what I put in and that wasn’t the problem. Then I learned that garlic salt that I used is not the same as garlic powder. There is three times the amount of salt in garlic salt as garlic powder so no wonder! For a neophyte cook like myself was a good lesson. I’m wondering if some of these ingredients would be best with an asterisk warning “this not that”!
This is my second time making this recipe. I added shredded carrots and a green bell pepper to make it a bit more of a complete meal. My whole family loves it. I chop everything the night before and put it together when I get home from work. It is very easy. Thank you!
Outstanding easy recipe! My husband told me make it exactly like this every time.
We found this to be too sweet. Next time I will use 1 tsp. Of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. We loved the other spices. Great recipe once the sugar is reduced.
So I made this tonight for me and the boyfriend and it was my best pot ever!! I don’t like cumin so I didn’t use it , i used my typical seasonings in my cabinet for the meat along with chili powder, fresh garlic, onion and a medium serrano with the seeds.. I used less then a 4th of beef stock because of someone else’s comment oh and i sprinkled a little chicken bouillon seasoning.. I let that bad boy simmer, it came out very flavorful and not salty It was perfect….And i kept skipping the beans part lol finally i read it and fell out laughing.Im definitely from texas!
Great tasting chili. A little sweet for our family, so cut it down to half the sugar and it was the perfect amount for us. Thanks for the great idea.
I really enjoyed this! I was a little doubtful about the sugar but I gave it a try. I usually eat chili with sweet cornbread muffins so I think the chili was a little too sweet with that combo. Next time I think I’ll make it sans sugar. Thanks for sharing! Quick and easy chili recipe that I’ll definitely make again. 🙂
This is my second time using this recipe and it is delicious. I cut the sugar to less than half the amount and added oregano. The entire house was full of the wonderful aroma.
We loved it
Really tasty! Will cut sugar in half next time.
Best Chile ever!
Very easy and a total crowd pleaser
Awesome and quick
It is a very good basic chili recipe. I had to add vinegar as cumin was little overpowering. I will make again just little less cumin.
We feed about 40 people every Sunday in our family. I was just browsing chili recipes on the Internet last night and came across this one. It was an absolute hit with the adults and children both. I multiplied this recipe by four. Next time I will multiply it by five or six. Everyone wanted seconds! This is a must try!
Quick and Great tasting without the 2 tablespoons of sugar
Sorry….worst chili I’ve ever made. Definitely not what my Mom made! I LOVE garlic and cumin but the amounts in the recipe were way too much sand the use of beef broth simply did not mesh with the expected taste of chili.
Great recipe! Add extra cayenne, three thinly-sliced habaneros and one large, sliced jalapeno. Top with sour cream. Dynamite!
My adjustment includes fire roasted Rotel Brand Tomatoes. Gives it an awesome kick after you take a bite. Doesn’t seem spicy at all, then it hits. That delay is amazing.
Fantastic!
My too chili recipe every time! It’s perfect!
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I had frozen aujuice from Abby’s French dip. This is the only chili recipe that call for beef broth. I have banana peppers from Marcos Greek salad. I plan to add the peppers to this recipe.
We love this recipe!!! Thank you for sharing!!
I based my chili on this recipe, I doubled mine and I did omit the sugar. Just not sure on how the sugar would make it better, then again I know nothing on chili. I didn’t add cayenne, but instead I added chipotle to make it more mine. Totally would love to do this again. It was super easy and straight forward
The sugar just helps to cut the acidity in the diced tomatoes/tomato sauce. 😉
Okay, this is the best chili recipe ever! I have been looking and looking for the perfect, easy and simple recipe with all the basics. This is the one! Thank you for sharing. It was fast, easy and delicious. Exactly what I always want the chili to taste like. Paired it with some homemade cornbread. It is going to be the perfect cold night pre-football meal!
There ain’t no beans in Texas chili…ever.
That was true for a long time. I am born, raised and live in Texas. Lately I put beans in my chili. Beans keep me regular plus the doc says to cut back on red meat. I have also found I enjoy sitting by the campfire at my farm after a hard day of work and letting a big one rip occasionally. Plus I just plain like beans, so I figured to hell with it. I have never paid much attention to someone telling me what I am “supposed” to like.
You can’t say beans are never in chili in Texas because they are in my chili bowl, friend.
I will agree it is rare.
Great! I let it cook all day on top of my woodstove here in northern ontario with snow on the ground.
I really like how you narrowed down the essential spices for great flavour. Too many chili recipes contain all but the kitchen sink. Good job.
Does she call it Texas chili? No. So, what’s your point?
Also, The International Chili Society states that beans are a permissible ingredient for chili in the annual World Championship Chili Cook-Off.
There ain’t no claim this is Texas chili…. so….
Ok well I just made chili in Texas and it had beans and it was delicious. 👌🏻
I made this today by just adding a few things to this recipe fresh garlic some jerk sauce and it was delicious I also did kidney beans and pinto beans.
AMAZING. Very easy and delicious. For the people who said this isn’t very good….you are full of SH!T.
What cha I use instead of beef broth?
Simple, easy, quick, tasty. Classic chili like at a grill, sitting at the counter of old-line diner I had with a big piece of jalapeño cornbread. Snowing outside, it’s warm inside.
Spot on!
Oh heck yes, this chili & the bacon jalapeno cheese cornbread is definitely on the menu 4 this wknd. I love making home made chili as I have my own recipe but not the bacon & jalapeno cheese cornbread. It sounds so delicious I’m already eating it in my thoughts, lol. Thank You so much 4 sharing the recipe along with all the other delicious recipes.
Added green, yellow, and orange bell peppers plus a couple of tablespoons of jalapeño peppers for extra nutrition and spice. I cut it with some half and half cream since I added the cayenne pepper and used 20oz of diced tomatoes with green chilies. It will make you sweat a little, but absolutely delicious!
I did the same. I added one small can of green chilies I didn’t have a 8 ounce can of tomato sauce so I used just a 25 ounce can of diced tomatoes it’s delicious. Thank you
I made it last night and it was very good, except I would cut the sugar down to half. It was a little too sweet.
Really excellent recipe and the closest I’ve tasted to the chili my parents always used to make. Although, they always added green olives. Odd sounding but delicious! I think spices can come in different strengths from brand to brand, hence some reviews stating too much/too little on the flavor but I found the measurements to be spot on for my taste. Thank you!
This was my first time making chili and I loved this recipe. I would recommend cutting down on the sugar though because it was a bit sweet for my liking. I did add about 10 chili seeds to give it a more spicy flavor.
I LOVE THIS RECIPE I JUST LOVE IT 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 it’s easy flavorful and just YUMMMMMY!!!!!
So good, so easy. I would make this again! Everyone loved it.
My husband I both LOVED this! Classic, hearty chili. I did cut the sugar in half because of reviews I read. Super easy, and fast, too!
Classic Chili & Beans maybe. Not ‘Classic Chili”.
There’s always one…
Great recipe! First batch was finished in a day, that I had to make double the next day!!! This recipe is a keeper
I couldn’t be more upset with this recipe. I added the spices exactly as shown and it is literally SWAMPED with cumin. It ruined the whole dish. I tried to salvage with nutmeg and cinnamon and lemon. Waste of money and time.
Absolutely LOVED this chili! I followed the recipe to a “T” with a few additions…and mistakes. I added chopped green and red peppers, used regular diced tomatoes (this was a mistake but I’ll do it again!), and added more cayenne pepper (I like it hot!). Great recipe…thanx so much for sharing!
If you must put beans in chili, never put a kidney bean in it. Pintos are the only acceptable bean in chili.
My family absolutely loved this recipe! Thank you.
I made a few changes too, I left out the sugar completely, cut the cayenne pepper in half, switched the can of red kindney beans to homemade pinto beans, then I added Worcestershire sauce and dried cilantro.
I love the recipe e crept for the sugar. You could actually use 1.5 pounds of meat for the amount of seasoning. I would also add a little oregano..
I made a modified version of this with that I had on-hand, and my boyfriend and I loved it! I substituted venison for beef, leek for onion, used water instead of broth, and skipped the tomato paste. Delicious!
This recipe has way way way too much cumin. It overwhelmed everything else and makes it almost inedible. Ruined six lbs of ground beef.
Made this tonight and loved it!
Simple enough, easy to tweak. I added some paprika instead of the cocoa powder someone else recommended. Went with the cayenne. I didn’t feel the cumin was over powering. I’m also not huge on sweet but I didn’t think the sugar was too much either. Subbed light brown I was out of white sugar.
I made this chili and the only change I made was I used ground sirloin versus ground beef. The first time I made it was for a chili cook off at work and I came in second place! But I had my family try a little before taking it into work and the almost wouldn’t let me leave the house with it. Needless to say this is now the recipe I use every time some asks for chili. And it’s so simple and easy so I never mind making a pot or two!
Pretty good, but too much chilly powder and cumin for this volume.
So…we leave the grease from the ground beef in the pot? I didn’t see anything about draining it off,
By far thee best chili recipe evah!! thank you for perfecting this masterpiece of a dish! I used the cayenne pepper and it just the right heat. The next day at work, I couldn’t wait to get home and have another bowl!! You rocked it!
I’ve made this recipe now twice. I also added two tablespoons of powdered unsweetened cocoa. REALLY GOOD!!!
Great recipe. I used half sausage and half venison burger. I noticed that some reviews said they used less cumin, so I did also, and it suited my taste well.
I was very sad to discover that I had no beef broth in my cupboard 😫 I used chicken broth instead and it still turned out wonderful.
This was sooo yummmy!!! My kids and husband tore it up, added rice and corn bread as a side and it was a hit. I did omit onions since my husband doesn’t like them 😣 I only put 1 TBS of sugar and I did double the recipe since we are a family of 5 and this can last for a few days. Never would of thought to add beef broth. I did add a pack of chilli meat. Will definitely keep!!
Made exactly as instructed, the first time.
Then I enhanced it with some tumeric, honey and less broth the second time.
Both were great, and had everyone coming for seconds.
Thanks for the easy to follow instructions.
This was the best chili I’ve ever made. Thank you!
Great
I use this recipe for a Chili Cook Off contest at work and won 1st place! Thanks for sharing 🙂
This was the best chili I’ve made to date! Saving this recipe for future use! Thanks!
What a dope chili recipe! The only things I did differently was leave out the sugar, added 2 cups of beef broth, and let simmer for 2+ hours to develop deeper flavors. The cumin adds such warmth and that tiny bit of cayenne adds an enjoyable kick. This chili recipe is great and definitely allows room for personal tweaks!
This chili was amazing! So much flavor. Really simple to make. Wouldn’t change a thing!
WoW. So so delicious!!! Classic, straightforward and amazing! And it does not require tons of time, a major plus! Done a lot of chili in my life and This one will be my go to from now on. I did the recipe twice now. First time as is and second added a tablespoon of cocoa powder to add a different kinds of depth. It’s perfect as is and is a wonderful base for further experimenting if so desired. Thank you so much for the recipe!
How did it taste when you added the cocoa?
Way TOO MUCH CUMIN! That’s literally all I can taste. I’m so disappointed.
Way to much cumin!! I thought it was a typo, but apparently not. It ruined that batch of chili for me.
i TOTALLY AGREE. I doubled the recipe using 2 pounds of ground meat, and the cumin still way overpowered even though I did not double the cumin. We didn’t t eat very much of it.
Ditto on the WAY TOO MUCH CUMIN!!! Still trying to figure out how to doctor it to make it edible.
Extremely good. Was pleasantly surprised how well it tasted right away, I usually like chili leftovers better than fresh.
I did think that it was a little on the sweet side and would probably cut the sugar in half next time.
This is probably a good family-friendly recipe in that the ‘heat’ isn’t too high and it’s sweet. The next day, it was too acidic. I’m sure the sugar is intended to offset the tomato paste, but I question the need for either. I think next time I’ll omit both in favor of more tomato sauce or another can of diced tomatoes.
Can this be done in a slow cooker?
Yes, brown the beef on the stovetop and add onions until beef is browned and onions softened. Transfer to crock pot, add remaining ingredients, cook on low 6-8 hours or 4 hours on high.
I made it in a slower cooker. I browned the meat and sautéed the onions on the stove before adding to the slow cooker. Just added everything else in the recipe and set on low for couple hours. Stirred occasionally. It turned out great.
Yes, but I do cook my beef and onions on the stove top first. Then just throw all the ingredients in the crockpot, stir well to mix all the ingredients together. Then set to low for 8 hrs, or high for 4 to 5 hours. That’s what I do when using my crock pot.
This was a very easy recipe. My family and I loved it.
Thank U so much for sharing this delicious recipe!!..This is my 2nd time making it…..My husband & I LOVE it…..I do omit the beef broth, tho….Maybe next time I will try it with the broth.,..
if you did not use the beef broth, what did you use as a liquid instead?
Did you substitute the beef broth with something else or leave it out completely? Forgot to purchase
This recipe is truly amazing and inspirational!
I have never made chili before when I was asked to make some for a chili cook-off for a charity fund raiser event. I decided to give this recipe a shot. I did change it a bit to make it more my own style but overall the bulk of my chili was made by this recipe. I am going to save this recipe, include my own minor changes, and keep it as a family recipe for those cold blustery evenings when we are all sitting by the fire wrapped in a blanket.
Thank you very much for sharing this recipe and allowing us to benefit from your hard work. FYI, I got first place in the cook-off 😉
Would you mind sharing the minor changes? Congrats!! I love Chili and need a new got to recipe
Can I ask what changes you made 😁
How can you tell us you won a chili cook-off with a modification of this recipe and not tell us what exactly you did so we can try it too..
Made this tonight, it was awesome! My husband had two servings. 👍 I did omit the sugar based on the reviews and I modified the suggestions on amount of spices to add in. I forgot to purchase the chilli powder but it still came out great.
Easy to make and delicious chili recipe.
Just finishing my first batch now. Can’t wait to try it!
How many ounces is 1 serving ? Trying to determine calories for a 4 oz serving
Great and easy chili recipe. Will be a chili go to recipe!
Haven’t served this yet, but as it simmers, we can hardly wait for that first bite. Ok, I admit it, I have been taste testing it along the way. So easy to put together. All the ingredients I needed are in my pantry (aside from the ground beef, of course!) Will make this many times over during this cold season.
I have made chili before and it was nothing like this!! I absolutely love it. I wanted to test the waters so I put a little beef sausage in it and it’s out of this world! My kids keep sneaking to get more! Best recipe, hands down!
This recipe was just as I had hoped for….a delicious classic chili recipe!
This was a delicious simple recipe! I put it together quickly and easily. I didn’t use sugar (watching carbs) or the tomato paste. I let it cook down a little longer to thicken up. Adding the cheese and stirring in also helped to bind it all together.
I made it without the can of tomatoes as my husband doesn’t like them. I added red bell pepper with the onion. We both felt that it was very sweet. Could the changes I made impacted the sweetness? Also used turkey meat instead.
My husband put less than half the sugar in this dish and it was still too sweet. I like the spices, but the sugar ruined the entire bstch!
Great spice combination and balanced amount of tomato in the recipe. I did 2 modifications – first: 1.5 cups of dark beer with 3 beef boullion cubes instead of 1.5 cups of beef broth. Second I added 1 tbsp cocoa powder. The flavor was rich and hearty. I will definitely make again!
I made 2 separate pots of this tonight. One with beans and one without. This recipe is awesome! Everyone loved it! I will definitely make again. Just double the recipe right from the start, doesnt make enough.
Omg it was great except I added ground
Pork and some chicken wings it was so awesome my family devoured it and I made a double batch.
This is the BEST Chili recipe I have ever made! Family raved! Thank you for sharing!
This chili recipe was easy to follow and it was delicious. Since I don’t eat beef I substituted with ground turkey and chicken broth. I doubled the recipe and it made a full pot.
Really fast and easy but way too much sugar, and not enough salt. This may just be a taste thing but I found it to be very sweet, and I had to add more salt. Next time I make this I’ll probably cut the sugar down to half a tablespoon or 1 tablespoon. Maybe 2 whole tablespoons would be necessary if your tomatoes are extremely acidic though.
The sugar and beef broth ruined the chili taste this is not a five star recipe sorry wanted to try something different just didn’t work for me
Tripled the recipe;
used Italian style diced tomatoes (added seasonings);
also added chopped carrots (1#), celery (6 stalks), & green pepper (4 peppers) to the onions.
Omitted the sugar, & cayenne pepper.
WONDERFULLY DELICIOUS!
Cheese, sour cream, green onions, & shredded Mexican blend cheeses as topping offerings;
and cornbread – all as suggested!
Many Thanks!
Absolutely perfect as written!! Thank you forsharing your recipe!
Was nostalgic for my mother’s chili recipe but did not have it written down. This is a replica. My husband had to have two sample custard cups full just to “make sure” it was to his liking. The recipe exceeded my expectation. I added one finely diced stalk of celery 3 minutes in to softening the onion and a tiny piece of dark chocolate with the liquid containing ingredients to mellow the flavors. Next time I will have homemade cornbread to eat with the chili.
Great except I would just take the amount of salt down. I also drained the beef and used only half of the liquid in the diced tomatoes, but I don’t like my chili as soupy. Thank you for sharing!!
I just made this chili and it was probably one of the best chili’s I’ve made! I added chopped bell pepper, zucchini, 1 can of corn, several cloves of minced garlic, and 1 chopped Serrano pepper (cuz i love spicy chili). I also subbed ground turkey for the beef, and topped with plain Greek yogurt and sliced avocado! 10/10 would recommend 🙂
Made this tonight!!! IT’S A WINNER!!! SO TASTY. We like spicy, added a jalapeno and Serrano (seeds out) but other than that didn’t sway from this amazing recipe, oops I lied, lol, We aren’t kidney bean fans. Used Pinto, black and garbanzo. THANKS FOR SHARING!!! HUGE HIT!
Very good recipe. I will be making this again. Good for a damp and rainy day!
I found this recipe and made this for a Chili cook-off at work. Out of 18 entries I won third place. I’m not a cook so this is saying A LOT about this recipe.
This recipe was amazing!! I’m SO glad I doubled it. If you’re like us you’ll want to enjoy the leftovers, or freeze it for an easy meal later. Really glad I tried it!
Omg!! I made this last night! Fantastic but was a little soupy so I added flour mixed with beef broth to thicken. I also used 2 pounds of ground beef.
Best Chili I have ever eaten and from Texas
Way too much sugar. I would halve it next time. It’s weirdly sweet. Spice level is good – though you could cut down on the cumin too as most chilli powder already has it. Also, I ended up covering it and letting it cook for 15 mins more as I like my beans a bit softer. I would add them in the beginning after softening the onions next time. Wasn’t bad but not the best I’ve had. Good served over rice.
Too much sugar!!
Good and easy recipe. I’ll make it again but, as others have noted, it’s a little too sweet (and I love sweet).
For those trying the recipe for the first time, I’d suggest cutting The sugar in half and adjusting to taste.
I agree. Too much sugar…I’ve never added sugar to chili before , wish I hadn’t this time.
Agree, I used only 1 tablespoon of sugar and a little less cumin.
Quick,easy ,no fancy crazy things to buy and it was delicious
Love this recipe!!! Easy and delicious! Made it this week!
This was fantastic! My kids devoured it!
I’ve been searching for a good chili recipe for a while and this one was a hit! I added a can of black beans as well, and it was delicious!
I’ve eaten and made lots of chili in my 67 years and this was absolutely the very best that I have ever eaten. I normally use a packet of store bought chili seasoning mix. For the past year or so, it seems to always be too spicy for us. I was hesitant to not add the packet in this recipe. However, I doubled the recipe as directed with the addition of a can of corn and 2 tsp. of cocoa. And I used Splenda brown sugar instead of regular sugar. OMG. I don’t think I will ever use a store bought seasoning packet again. I did not use the hot pepper but may the next time. I think it needs a little heat, but that’s just my opinion.
I’d prefer not to add sugar to the chili Has anyone tried it without sugar and is it just as good?
Hi,
The sugar does not add sweetness, per se, but balances all the flavors, acidity and mellows out any hint of bitterness. It’s similar to when you make spaghetti sauce. Personally, I wouldn’t prepare either without it.
Hope this helps : ) Happy cooking : )
Rebecca
Some of the best chili I’ve made. Goes great with cornbread. Now if I can only remember where to find the recipe the next time I make it.
This recipe is delicious. My 10 year old just loves eat and gobbles it it. It is delicious and quick to get on the table.
I alwAys substitute a string beer for any liquid in chilli. It adds depth…lager, Belgian Beer or Guinness
My new favorite recipe for chili. My old recipe used chopped green peppers and Mexicorn and was quite sweet. The left overs made excellent Chili Mac as there was plenty of liquid to keep it from being too dry.
It was okay. I felt like the spices were a little heavy to the point it made the ‘sauce’ gritty even after I simmered it per the directions. Perhaps if I added more broth, it would have helped?
Best recipe ever!!! We like it hot so we added more cayenne! Also, we did not put beans in the pot. It was delicious!!!!
Yummy!! So fast to make and delicious!
I really loved this recipe. But left out cayenne pepper! It was plenty spicy with out it!
Easy. Delicious. And just the basic ingredients. Although I must admit I add a dash of cocoa and cinnamon. Thanks for this great recipe!!
I had never made chilli before and wanted an easy recipe, as I’m no chef by any means. Holy moly did you knock it out of the park with this one! So simple, the spices were perfect and the consistency was exactly what I hoped for. Not too thick, not too thin – perfect with some oyster crackers. I’m earmarking this one and won’t change a single thing! No more canned chilli for me again. Thanks so much. .
My daughter had never made chili before, and with exception of using brown sugar instead of regular granulated sugar, she followed this recipe and it was fantastic.
its the best chili ever
its so good, very easy too
This recipe has great flavor. It will probably be my go-to chili recipe from now on, however, I will add 1 if not 2 extra cans of beans to it next time.
I love my chili to cook in my crock pot so it’s ready when I get home from work. Anyone try this recipe that way?
Great!
Very tasty. I used venison chili meat and it was terrific. I wish I could have added the cayenne for a little spice because I think it would have offset the sugar. My husband can’t handle spicy but he absolutely loved the chili.
Awesome Recipe!
This is so good but never enough. Could you tell us how you would go about doubling this recipe. Do we simply double all ingredients?
Yes just double the recipe
So so good!! Followed the recipe and didn’t need to make any adjustments! Will use again and again. Thank you!
A good recipe but too much cumin for my taste. I’d make it again but cut the cumin in half. I always add a can of baked beans to my chili so the addition of sugar made it a little sweet. That’s my fault though. I should have adjusted for that! Next time.
Way too much cumin. Taste like crap!!! The cumin is over powering and too sweet! 🤮
Don’t put sugar in, that’s where most of sweetness is coming from.
Bert tell us how you really feel 😉 I personally think this is delicious and followed the recipe exactly. Taste buds are different for everyone, so hopefully you find a chili recipe you like.
amazing!
This is such a simple yet delicious recipe.
Excellent base—added 1 small jalapeño and mixed ground beef and sausage….. thanks for sharing!!!!
This recipie is fantastic! I did swap monk fruit for the sugar and added jalapenos from our garden. The perfect blend of spices led to an incredible flavor. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I know seems silly question..but if you triple the recipe..do you really triple all those spices?
my mom and i both through very very good for chili but we didn’t put any broth in it
What did you use to replace the beef broth? Or did you just omit? I was thinking of replacing w a chocolate or bark beer
So amazing, everyone that I cooked this recipe for loves it! The only thing I do different is I add a bit more chili powder and skip the beef broth.
Question? Does it taste sweet with the sugar added?
No it doesn’t. The sugar balances the acidity from the tomatoes, etc. Don’t leave it out!
Hands down the Best chilli receipe I had so far!!
The whole family rated all 5 stars !! Which is at too easy to do with all of us .. thanks so much for sharing
Love this! I used ground venison and sausage & added pinto beans. This recipe is good how it is, but also so easy to adjust to your own liking 🙂
OH MY GOODNESS…absolutely delicious! I doubled it and it was a crowd pleaser. Served with shredded cheddar and sour cream on top. My new go to!!!!
This is the most amazing chili recipe!!!!! I’m so thankful you shared this- it’s exactly how I cook!!! Lots of seasonings and flavors:)
This recipe was a huge hit! I doubled the recipe to accommodate more people. I used ground pork (because it’s easier to find in Thailand) and in place of tomato sauce I used tomato paste (it’s what I had). I also added two tbsp of cacao. I didn’t have any Cayenne around so it wasn’t spicy which worked out for this crew. You could probably add a cup of water if you use tomato paste like I did, but I didn’t and it turned out thick and delicious! Thanks so much for this recipe!
Way way to much seasoning we wouldnt eat it and i used 2lb of meat no stars for me and my family
Do you think I could do this in my slow cooker?
Yummy!
Great added some extra spices I like and pureed some of my last tomatoes instead of the paste. Thanks Randy
This chili recipe is excellent. I made it two days ago. The only changes I made were to drain the fat from the ground beef after cooking and to put about two tablespoons of brown sugar in the chili. My grandmother always did this. She also added a little Hershey’s unsweetened cocoa. These ingredients just add a little magic to the flavor. Whatever…it was so good that I have to make another pot already. The family went crazy for it and are begging for more!
Couldn’t find some ingredients or exact recipe for my sister’s chili, so I found this one to use as a base recipe. I added finely chopped bell peppers and celery to the onions in the beginning. We love beans in my family so I used extra and used a mixture of kidney, black, and pinto beans.
AND added a small bar of chocolate toward the end.
👍 It’s very tasty.
So I was a little skeptical when I saw 2 T of sugar and 2 T of cumin but I took a chance and made this exactly as the instructions say. Wow, Amanda this is the best chili ever. I am so glad I tried it. My family couldn’t get enough.
Thank you for sharing!
I doubled the recipe and added a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. It’s so good! My go to recipe from now on!
The best! Better the second day.
Hi, do you think it will turn out okay if I use pinto beans instead of the kidney beans?
Yes! I used canellini beans, because I’m not a fan of kidney, and they were great. Any beans should be good.
Yes I did. It was delicious!
Do you drain the ground beef when it’s cooked or just leave it in the pot? This recipe is amazing. Everyone loved it. I drained the excess from the meat and am wondering if you did the same.
I used 80/20 instead of 90/10 so I did drain the meat
Depends on how lean of meat you use. I just used 80/20 (ground chuck) and strained all i could off it.
First time making chili, and this receipe amazing!!!
Oh my, yum! I don’t usually rate recipes but this one is exceptional!
This an amazing chili recipe. Doubled it and it was a hit! Thank you.
First time making chilli beans and use this recipe and my family enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks.
A+ fantastic!!! Both my boyfriend and I thought it was fabulous flavor and texture!!
Awesome recipe!!! Mine came out a little spicy, so I added a scoop of Nutella and it calmed it down a notch :
This recipe is fantastic. I’ve made it twice in two weeks. My kids love it too! We add some shredded cheese, sour cream, and corn chips on top. Also some corn bread on the side. Thanks for this easy and delicous recipe!!
Great chilli!! I let two coworkers try it when I took left overs for lunch, and they were really impressed.
OK, so I found this recipe this morning & new I had to make it for lunch today. I always read through many of the comments for each new recipe I try before actually making it. Here is how it turned out for me: 1st, the only meat in the house was a package of skinless, boneless chicken tenders and so I cut them up into bite-sized pieces & threw them into the pot as a substitute for the lean ground beef. I don’t think this mattered much bc my critique is mainly on the spices. After all, isn’t that what chili is mostly about? As per the reviews read, I lessened the salt & sugar by 1/2 t & 1 T, respectively. I ended up adding the 1/2 t salt at the end but didn’t add the 2nd 1 T sweetener (I always use Swerve sugar replacement) bc I liked it fine just as is. Then, I was curious about the comment to add 1 t unsweetened cocoa powder and said, “Hey, live & learn.” I think I will continue to do so bc I think it was even tastier. I’m on my 2nd helping! Oh, the only other change I made was that I used a can of chili beans instead bc I had both, but it just seemed to make sense in the moment. Amanda…delicious recipe. Thanks for the post, I can’t wait to explore more of it.
Hi
I also liked your recipe and will try the cocoa powder next time.
My adjustments to the recipe are to add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and a half cup of dark beer.
Do I have to have diced tomatoes for this recipe? We dont like cooked tomatoes in our house…
My husband and one of my children will not eat tomatoes at all. For chili, I puree whole peeled tomatoes preferably after roasting them for a bit. They all love the chili and haven’t mentioned the tomatoes at all. Hope this helps.
Of course not! Why would you add something you don’t like anyway!
Try it without, you could always sprinkle fresh diced tomatoes on it right before you eat it, if you like.
Maybe replace it with another 8 oz can of tomato sauce, or less to your liking
Awesome. I’ve been looking for a good chili recipe for a long time. Perfect mix of spices! Thank you!
Loved this chili recipe!
SO good! This was my first time making chili, I’m not very confident with my cooking skills, but this was very easy! Will definitely save this recipe for the future!
Getting ready to make this awesome chili again this weekend! First time ever the whole pot got eaten. My family ate every drop and wanted more! I’ve made many, many chili recipes and have finally found my go-to! Thank you for posting!!
I just made this for my husband and myself. I’ve made countless chili recipes. We both agree, this one is right up there with the best, in fact I think it’s his favorite ever. Instead of petite diced tomatoes I accidentally added regular diced tomatoes that happened to be fire roasted. Also, I ended up adding a little more beef broth (1/4 c) because I use broth to rinse out tomato cans. Also, I didn’t use 2 T of sugar ( hubby isn’t supposed to eat sugar) but instead, 1 1/2 T Zero all natural/zero calorie sugar. He always puts ketchup in his chili which has been a light-hearted bone of contention but with this recipe he didn’t add ketchup.
I JUST MADE THIS RECIPE FOR SUNDAY DINNER ALONG WITH HOMEMADE CORNBREAD…..THE BEST I’VE HAD IN A LONG TIME!!!
AND MY FIRST TIME MAKING CHILI
Tastes delicious! My favourite chilli recipe!
5 stars from the whole family! Thanks for sharing
Oh, my!!! Love this chili and……I just won me the Family Chili Cook Off with this recipe!!! Thanks so much!!
Great reference for Chile that can be cooked as-is or by using whatever substitutes people’s individual tastes prefer. I am so happy to see cumin on your list of spices! And, of course, a touch of sugar. Thanks for sharing.
OMGOSH this chili dish was AMAZING!! It smelt amazing, and tasted better than that. I have a family of six, and each one asked for seconds on this dish. Even my picky ones!! This will definitely be my go to chili recipe! Thanks so much for sharing.
Okay so I never comment on recipe sites but this is literally the best chili ! In love 🥰! Thank you so much for sharing.
I was told this was the best chili I’d ever made. I doubled the recipe for a family gathering and didn’t have a drop left. Only substitutions is I used a can of petite diced tomatoes with additives (peppers and such) as well as chili beans in chili sauce, undrained. I do want to try adding the cocoa powder.
Thank u soooooo much for sharing, this will forevermore be my chili recipe I use.
Do you drain the grease/fat off of the browned ground beef?
I made this over the weekend substituting 1.5T of maple syrup instead of the 2T sugar for a less processed/healthier alternative. Turned out great! Thank you.
Seriously, the best chili recipe I’ve ever tried. It was a hit with everyone!
The best chili recipe !!!! I did not add the can of tomato sauce instead added an additional TBS of paste and another half cup of broth, it came out Delicious Thank you!!
Yummie! I’m a mom of 5 kiddos ages 11 and under. This was a hit with everyone!
I added a can of drained yellow corn, organic tricolor beans, a can of light kidney beans and a pound of turkey with the pound of beef. (We like ours thicker)
I omitted the tomato paste because I was out of it and added 14oz tomato sauce and boiled it down a little.
Mixed it and served over big scoops corn chips with lettuce sour cream and shredded cheese.
Success! This would be really good over a baked potato also. 😉 Thank you for the recipe!
What a delicious recipe. I will be using this from now on! It was such a hit.
The ingredients in this chilli melt in your mouth! Especially the onions! My 3 boys even love it and I’ve made it twice. They’ve never noticed the onions. We omitted the cayenne pepper and it is just perfect! Topped with a litrle extra sharp cheddar cheese, oyster crackers and a dollup of sour cream.
This looks delicious! If we don’t like diced tomatoes, should I just leave them out or is there a substitute you suggest? Thank you so much – I can’t wait to try it!
I would either put the diced tomatoes in a food processor or blender OR use a can of tomatoes sauce instead. Good luck.
If you don’t like diced tomatoes, just pulse them a few times in a food processor and the chunks will be gone.
We don’t care for chunky tomatoes either. I either buy the crushed or I pull out my blender and do it myself.
It’s just a suggestion for you.
I made this tonight and it’s delicious. I used chicken stock and had to forgo the tomato sauce due to what was in my pantry. I added an additional teaspoon of tomato e to compensate and it still came out great. Thank you for the recipe, I’ll be making it again soon.
made this tonight my husband threw in some cajun seasoning.its a very good chi will definitely make it again
I don’t eat beef, what can I use in lieu of beef broth ?
I’d suggest cooking your beans from scratch and using that liquid as your broth. .
Beef is a rich flavor, hardly duplicated. But if you flavor up your beans you might be pleased.
You can substitute ground turkey for the beef and use chicken stock/broth instead of beef. 🙂
Ground turkey works really well
I didn’t have beef broth so I substituted low sodium chicken broth. It was awesome!!
You can use vegetable broth.
If you don’t consume beef, and use chicken or turkey instead like I do, you could use a vegetable or chicken broth, or simply use water. I no longer use any kind of broth because of the taste skew it creates, along wth an extraordinary amount of salt. Try bottled water or a can/bottle of beer as a replacement.
Try beer, or any other broth, like vegetable.
You can use vegetable broth. You could use ground turkey instead of the beef and use turkey broth or even chicken broth.
Chicken broth, vegetable broth, water….
I made this chili according to the recipe ! It was sooooo salty that I have to add additional tomatoes and sauce just to make it palatable !! I even omitted the beef broth !! Lucky move as it is so high in sodium ! I would. It recommend this recipe to anyone with high blood pressure !!!
What an absolutely rude response. Seriously.
How about use low sodium broth, less salt, and learn some manners — if it’s too high in sodium for you, then don’t make it.
I wouldn’t recommend that you never respond in-person the way you do on the internet — you’re likely to have a lot more than high blood pressure to worry about.
This is a very good recipe but I did find it a little too sweet. Next time I will only do 1 tblsp. Of sugar. I also only put 1/8 tsp. Of cayenne pepper which was the perfect amount. I definitely will make this again.
This is the bomb made it cause it sounded amazing ……. My taste buds exploded it was that good!
I tried the cocoa powder, and Wow!!! Yes!!!
Great recipe! Delicious and flavorful. Only adjustment I made was 1Tbs less sugar and 1/4 tsp more cayenne because we like it spicy! Thank you for sharing
My family absolutely loved this receipe!!! Thank you so much for sharing 😘
This is the same recipe my Mom used; so glad I came across it. Very delicious, hearty, comfort food, especially when it’s cold outside. I tried making it with roasted garlic olive oil and a chunky tomato type sauce. It was okay, but not as good, so I’m totally sticking to the recipe next time.
Delicious, however a little info
When tomatoes are acid, as they sometimes are, add about one half teaspoon of baking soda when sauce is bubbling and you will see if the tomatoes have a lot of acid. Use for all tomato sauces, in addition to sugar.
So delish!! Thanks for the recipe. We’ve made it more than once and it has now become our Fall staple!
MY 15 YR OLS GRANDSON MADE THIS WOW !!!!
It’s perfect, very similar to my own recipe but adding the cumin and a little sugar give it a lovely rounded flavour. Delicious, luckily I made a double batch to have more to enjoy in my freezer. I actually think that if you freeze chili it tastes better next time as the flavours infuse beautifully.
This sounds so good, but how would o make it in the crock pot instead? How long? Thank you
Omg. This is the best chili I have ever made. I replaced the ground beef with ground Turkey. But it is Soooooo good! Best chili hands down!
I used turkey and omitted the beef broth. I added 1 1/2 jalapeno peppers.Next time , I will replace the beef broth with a can of beer.
Recipe easily followed and kids loved it. Thanks!!! But I took it one step further by adding 1/2 cup of Scotch to really bring out the taste to a whole new level – for the adults of course.
I gave you a 5 Star rating as it is simply the best.
Delicious. Will repeat this recipe.
It’s bold claiming to be the BEST chili recipe but it has my vote. Absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
OK wow, the whole family agrees, this will be our go to chili from now on! I’ve tried so many recipes over the years and this one checks all the boxes. One tip I learned along the way, add one teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. Sounds strange but it adds a richness you can’t describe. Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks for that, Jean! You’re right!
It is the best chili. Thank you for the recipe and thanks for sharing it.
I add unsweetened cocoa powder to my chili, too! Coupled with this recipe, it is awesome!
I have made this recipe a few times and it is amazing. My family loves it. Thank you for sharing.
This is the first chili recipe I’ve found online that even comes close to my mother’s!! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it was absolutely delicious. The only addition I made was adding green peppers, and if you like spicy I’d go with 1/2 a tsp or more of Cayenne instead of 1/4 tsp because I didn’t find 1/4 spicy at all. Other than that, I absolutely recommend this recipe!!
You can make this delicious chili low carb. Double the meat and omit the beans. I added roasted poblanos to mine as well. Great flavor!
Yummy and super easy!
amazing!! very explained!!
Excellent! I doubled the recipe, used vegetable broth, doubled the tomato paste and added a can of chipotle diced tomatoes for just a bit of heat and I think it was perfect!
Amazing chili. Made it last night and my husband had 3 bowls!!!
My family LOVED this!
I added:
1 green bell pepper – chopped
2 cans of kidney beans – drained
2 cans tomato sauce
– 2 cans water
2 tbsp Medium chili powder
1 tbsp hot chili powder
2 c beef broth
1 lg zucchini finely chopped (gotta get their veggies!)
3 whole roma tomatoes chopped
Sour cream & shredded cheese
Grilled cheese sandwiches for the starving teens!
So this made top 2 of husbands favorite foods 🙂 thanks so much for posting!! It was a little spicy but I also may have added a tiny bit too much of the cayenne, however he loved it and it was gone in less than 2 minutes ! Lol
I kind of added my own flavors here and there but this recipe is beyond the best
2 tbs of Cumin? Anyone else not a big fan of Cumin, but happy with the results? I’m hesitant…
Cumin makes the dish.
First time making chili and was it delicious! I’m not too fond of Cumni and 2 tablespoons seemed quite a lot for my taste. Next time I’ll do 1 TBSP. 😉 Overall, easy and yummy recipe. Thanks for the great recipe Amanda. 🙂
I have made this twice! The first time, I knew it was a keeper. My husband and neighbors devoured it. The 2nd time was for a chili cook off for work…I won!!! My husband was sure to get 3 servings worth before I took it into work. It is SO good.
This is such a great classic. I’m serving it as a Chili Bar at my daughter’s birthday present…thanks so much for sharing!
My family loved this recipe! I also added halo a packet of dry ranch mix. Amazing! Thank you for sharing!
Do you drain the groundbeef?
idont think so thats all the flavor
I found this to be a good chili recipe, the next time I make it I will add one more can of beans and 1 TBLS less of sugar.
Best chili recipe I have made
I really enjoyed this chili recipe, I wanted to try something different from the box chili, and I am glad I did.
Simple and easy
Being from Cincinnati I’ve eaten a Bunch of chili in my life and I’ve made chili hundreds of times, and I thought my recipe was good. I was wrong. This was the best chili I’ve ever eaten! This will be my forever recipe!
Great recipe! I used chili beans instead of kidney beans and used 2 cans. I did add the cayenne pepper because we like it spicy, and I added a small green pepper with the onion. Delicious!
Amazing recipe! Similar to Danielle, I had a spare 1/2 of a green pepper that I diced up along with 1 celery stock and cooked this with the onion. I also had 1 jalapeño pepper and we like it spicy, so i cut that up and removed about 1/2 the seeds. This was perfect! At the end, in my bowl, I added a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) and some shredded cheddar cheese on top. This is a keeper!
Tried replacing chili powder with Tuong Ot Sriracha sauce and the results were fantastic! Have offered this to many a friend and neighbor with some tortilla chips and smetana, (not sure if you have it in North America but can be substituted with creme fraiche) and everybody loved it. A fantastic recipe. 🙂
Smetana=Sour cream
Wow! Quick, easy, delicious. Definitely 5 stars and the only recipe I’ll use from now on.
I love chili and this recipe is the best. Easy to make and pleasure to eat
I wanted to try a new chili recipe. This had good reviews and thought I’d give it a go. I was very skeptical of the spice measurements. 2 full tablespoons of almost everything!? Is all I could think as I nearly emptied out my spice bottles. Along with the sugar. Again, I was skeptical. But ooooohhhh boy! This is GOOD chili! Little cheddar cheese on top. This is my new go-to recipe!
Trying this recipe today for the Buffalo Bills game. Hope it’s as good as my dads. Thanks
Best chili ever!!!
Excellent recipe! Chili turned out amazing. I didn’t have chili powder, so I omitted that from the recipe and it still turned out fantastic!
Oh my freaking gosh. This is the best chili I have ever made and so easy
Thank you
Made this tonight very good!
SO good and exceeded my expectation. This will be my go to recipe this Fall.
Thank you so much!
Love it!!
We were looking for a new chili recipe and we came across this one. We loved it and the only thing i did different was added some corn. I never leave comment on new recipes so that says something. Thank you for sharing and i hope u have other recipes for us to check out
Absolutely delicious. I used ground turkey instead of hamburger, but followed the rest of the recipe except I did not have tomato paste. Added cheese and sour cream on top and yummy yummy. Thank you for your wonderful recipe.
The BEST Chili recipe!! The only thing I changed was instead of beef I used turkey and turkey broth. Ooommgg delicious. It’s a Hit in my family, just follow it step by step you won’t regret it. Thank you!!!! Thank you thank you!
We made this chili tonight for a cops va firefighters chili cook off. We won!! We made one substitution- bear meat instead of ground beef.
Best chili recipe I’ve ever used.
I made this recipe today. I browned the ground beef mixed the seasonings and in the crock pot added everything else. When the beef was cooked I threw that in the crockpot and let it cook for a couple hours. Absolutely delicious recipe. I will be making this again and again. Thank you
First time making this. Was very delicious. Will make this many times more
The best chili ever! I’ve been making this for about a year now and the whole family loves it!
best receipe for chili I’ve found. My husband raved about it and asked me when I was going to make it again. Again was only 2 weeks later
My boys at every last drop. It was perfect!
I made this for my family tonight and my girls asked for the recipe
…only adjusted was I added 2 tablespoons of beef bouillon I made a double batch!! Wish i could give it 10 stars!!!
Added green chilies from the can. It was delish. And less sugar – about 1 tbs is enough
I added 1/ 4 cup whole kernel corn just to give a little more color. It was very good.
This is a very tasty and easy to make Chili. My husband made this for dinner and it was Good!
Just made this for dinner, and whoooo, baby! Great stuff! Very easy to make, and my girlfriend and I couldn’t get enough. Highly recommended!
Excellent, easy to prepare and very tasty.
Tastes great and I love the recipe, I didn’t use beef broth and it made great thick chili. Next time I make it, I might scale back on the sugar; it’s a little too sweet for my taste. Thanks for the great recipe!
The taste is great, but it didnt make as much as I’m used to when making chili. Next time I’ll probably double it for my family of 5 so we can have leftovers.
Made this recipe It was delicious! Omitted the broth and added more tomato sauce
Really the best!!
Wow this tastes great!!! I added some corn to this recipe and it came out so good! Love me some corn! 🌽 This is so easy to make and my family loved it!!! THANK YOU ☺️
I just made a double batch of this with elk meat. It’s just now simmering and it tastes wonderful, can’t wait to see what it tastes like after it sits for a day!! Glad I found this!!
We absolutely loved it . I missed the part where it said cayenne pepper was optional and I added it it was spicy 🌶 but we still lived it .. thanks for sharing
Easiest and yummiest chili recipe I’ve come across yet! Thank you!
Husband whos a picky eater loved it.
LOVE THIS RECIPE!!
Making it for a second time within a week with some alterations.
Thank you so much for sharing!!
Very good chili
EXCELLENT
Great recipe but I would use 1tablespoon sugar instead of two. I also didn’t have beef broth so I used 1/2 cup of beer,
Delicious!!!
I doubled it and it’s amazing! Note- I still used only 1/4tsp cayenne pepper. Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Best chili EVER!
This is a great recipe. I have tried to make Chili 2-3 other times and it didn’t turn out but this one hit the spot. I don’t claim to be a fancy cook but I do like to make things from scratch instead of prepackaged. Also we don’t use cane sugar so I substituted a little honey and it worked great. Like some other comments I added another can of beans and I didn’t have tomato paste on hand so I just omitted it and it was fine. Oh and I used a little less chili powder because I have 2 toddlers and wanted to be cautious.
Made this vegan with beyond beef. It was delicious. Will be doubling the batch next time.
Just made this last night for my family and it was a hit – even with the 2-yr old toddler (left out the cayenne). Thanks for such a “simple” recipe that’s absolutely delicious!!
I made only one change: adding a can of pinto beans in as well. I’ve never made chili before, but this was delicious! I served it with sour cream, Fritos, cheese, and green onions. If you’re making this, don’t decrease the spice amounts! It seems like a lot, but it’s perfect as is. Thanks so much, Amanda!
Cooked this last night Did the exact except I used chicken broth it came out delicious I had seconds and my son loved it he went to bed less than 3 hrs later lol will be trying this recipe again
Is this fine to let simmer for a few hours , or is it really that quick of a recipe? I was looking for an easy chili to use up my cornbread from ribs last night but I am not used to fast chili or hard beans, we normally make a giant pot that slowly cools all day. I have 2 babies, so it’s easier to toss something together while they are napping and I never know when hubby gets off work
I saw this while looking for a different recipe for chili. Found this one, it sounded good so decided to try it. I was going to ask my husband how he liked it but before I could ask, he said, ” this is very good ” and gave me a thumbs up. The only change I made was I only added 1 TBS cumin instead of 2 TBS. That’s a strong spice to me. Anyway, 1 TBS was plenty for us. This will be my forever chili recipe. So good!!Jan
I just made this chili and I am so pleased with the way it turned out. It is delicious!
Just made this for dinner and it was amazing! So delious i will be making it again
I made my chilli then looked up other recipes saw this one and its the same as mine! Except I use 80 percent lean ground beef has nice spice but my 5 kids all eat it.
The leftovers are the best part make chilli mac or chilli fries ect..
Hi I wanted to do chilli so bad, never done it before. I have only eaten the chillis from Wendy’s.
So tonight I started looking for recipes online and this one was the easiest one.
I did changed some ingridients because didn’t have them available tonight, but it still came out so delicious.
I didn’t have crushed tomatoes, only used the tomatoes sauce.
Didn’t have pinto beans, but used kidney beans and lentils.
Didn’t have beef stock, so I used water.
Sorry for all the swaps of ingredients.
Will buy all the ingredients you mentioned and will do it again.
This’ll be the second time I’ve made this for my family the first time I went exactly off the recipe. This time I made a few “quick-fix” changes, I used vegetable broth instead of beef, and the tomatoes had jalapeños. My family loves it on the more spicy end, and it’s already made my kitchen smell yummy! So I know just like the first time it’ll be a hit.
Not too spicy or sweet. Just right and so easy. Will use again.
Easy and quick to make. Absolutely delicious
OMG thanks for the recipe the chili came out amazing my hubby has been trying to eat more protein this was my first time making chili and it was a hit with my husband and son they loved it.
This was the perfect chili. I didn’t use the cayenne and opted for the adults to add chili sauce if needed. Because of the kids. This chili was amazing and a big hit at family affair. It is a true staple to my table now. And so easy to make. Thank you!
Smoky, sweet and delicious!
I use this recipe for meal preps. I will also make this for Thanksgiving this year. Thanks so much sharing. My fav. Chili so far!
Really good chili recipe! Even without the cayenne pepper is spicy enough for the average palate!
This recipe won me the 2nd place in a seriously competitive 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off at work…thank you so much! Love how basic and balanced this recipe is, can be spiced up with a jalapeño topper, for those who want more spice 🙂
Fantastic recipe. So simple and so tasty. My whole family love it!
Great recipe!! Next time I will try with 2 cans of beans. Thanks for sharing
Delicious thank you for sharing
Have made this several times, but still dubious when I measure out TABLE-spoons of cumin, chili, garlic, sugar, thinking this is going to be too strongly flavored. And then, after all’s said and done, we find it perfectly flavored. Def a keeper recipe! Out of habit, whenever chopping onions, I always mince fresh garlic and add to whatever I’m sauteing. I forget the recipe already has 1T garlic powder. I also use two cans kidney beans instead of one. Love having some leftovers!
I must be an outlier because I followed the recipe exactly, and it was fantastic! Sometime, if I feel like I need more spice, I will add a can of diced tomatoes with chilies.
Been a while since I’ve used that much cumin with a mere pound of lean burger, but the flavor combination was heavenly. Decided to mess with a few ingredients (fresh diced tomatoes instead of canned, two different bean types, etc.)…
Next time I’ll block a little more time and try out the Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread recipe too!
Highly recommended! Thanks!
This recipe has made my chili-fan husband very happy. It’s also a very forgiving recipe because I never do it exactly the same but it still comes out well.
I tripled the recipe and used ground turkey! Great recipe!
This chili is a hit!! I didn’t have enough garlic powder so I added garlic salt and didn’t put regular salt in it. I also forgot to get tomato sauce at the store, so I Substitute Newman’s Own Roasted Garlic sauce. It came out great!
(My family and I are HUGE garlic lovers) I made corn bread to serve with it.
The family is already asking when I will make it again!
Mm I bet the corn bread tasted good with it. 🙂
Made it exactly as described using low sodium diced tomatoes still a little salty. Next time added 1/2 salt and perfect! Never going to try another recipe for chili.
Been looking for a new chili recipe for awhile now, tried many but wasn’t happy. This however is so… So.. Good. My search is over, thank you very much for sharing.
Loved it! Fav Chile recipe!
I agree with others, the sugar in the recipe is to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. But you shouldn’t be able to taste it.
This is my favorite chili recipe. The only thing I add is an extra can of kidney beans and black beans. It’s perfect!
I used Indian store brought chili powder and it turned out pretty spicy. I will use mild chili power next time. We all loved it even though it was too spicy.
This recipe is amazing! I don’t think I can ever try a new one now. Made it for my friends and family and was a fan favorite!
Best chili ever! Whole family LOVES this meal! If you don’t like sweetness with your chili, cut the sugar to 1 tblspn or none at all.
Excellent chili! Easy to make after work – after you get it simmering. you can do other things. It is just the right mix of spice and sweetness. We add a little hot sauce because we like spicy chili, and serve with corn bread. I’ve made this several times and it always turns out perfectly. Thank you for the recipe
Really excellent recipe. From my cooking experience (novice) I swapped the regular sugar for brown sugar. makes a small difference.
I don’t eat chili but I work for MLB so during baseball season I make a week’s worth of meals for my family on a day off. This was quick and easy and I doubled the recipe so I could freeze some. I got rave reviews from everyone.
This is my favorite chili recipe on the net. You must have made it incorrect. The point is not to taste the sugar. No one even knew I used it when I made it.
I’m not so sure you did exactly what the recipe says. Granted if you did. Be aware of how much sugar or salt to add to your recipes. Its all up to personal taste.
I only make this chilli recipe. The greatest. When I bring some to my office, everyone goes nuts. Love it!
Thank you for sharing this recipe. My husband really liked it and I will be making it again in the future.
I’ve made this as is about six times and it’s great! However, I got in the mood for an Italian version and it turned out great too. I substituted 2 teaspoons oregano for the chili powder (teaspoons, NOT TABLESPOONS – I found that out the hard way) and 2 tspns basil for the cumin. Cannellini/White Kidney beans for the red kidney beans and a pound of sweet italian sausage instead of ground beef. Turned out great except that the seasoning in the sausage was too strong so I will do half a pound of Italian sausage and 1/2 pound ground beef next time. Oh I also sauteed 2 tspns minced garlic and threw in a 13 oz bag of tortellinis. The tortellinis were great but absorbed a lot of the moisture. I may hold off on them next time. I am going to try adding some ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese next time. Otherwise I followed the rest of the recipe as is.
Absolutely awesome chilli!! I’ve used this recipe multiple times & every time it’s been delicious!!!
Instead of sugar I let it simmer with a cinnamon stick and use fresh chopped chilli instead of powder. Comes out great.
This recipe is the best I’ve ever made or had.
I’m giving it 5 for ease. I’m sure there are better chili recipes but this is pretty good and super easy and quick to make. I omitted one of the tablespoons of sugar to cut sweetness and didn’t have tomato paste available so I simply added a little spaghetti sauce from a jar. Turned out pretty tasty.
This recipe is delicious, I left the sugar out as I have diabetes in my family. My family and friends love it!!! Perfect for the Superbowl party!! I’ve also doubled it for a potluck dinner !
Probably one of the best pots of chili I’ve ever made! You know you’ve found the perfect recipe when you’ve made this chili!
for such a simple chili it was really great ! thank you …I used a little less sugar, 5 fresh tomatoes and espelette pepper instead of cayenne … Wow , simple and so fast for a chili !
Absolutely delicious! I always keep coming abvk to this chili recipe cause it’s simply one of the tastiest to make in such a short amount of time. I made some alterations like using low sodium diced tomatos, paste, and sauce, as well as using low sodium chicken broth instead of beef broth. I also added way more spices, some chopped anaheim peppers and a lot of snipped chives. I omitted the sugar as it wasn’t needed upon tasting. I love that you can take this recipe and expand upon it! Thank you so much.
Online, I’ve found a few recipes for beef and turkey chilis, with or without beans, with or without cinnamon, etc. So many varieties, i could never really rely on one particular recipe. Wanted to make chili tonight for dinner and this recipe was the first to pop on google. I usually don’t choose a recipe based on its rank/listing, but I clicked anyway. Scanned the recipe and thought it was simple enough and familiar enough among other chili recipes. I like this recipe. A lot.
I followed the recipe, exactly. No substitutions. No alterations. This was the most headache-free recipe for chili ever! I won’t attest that it took me 30 minutes. But I was done under an hour. I ate the chili three hours later and it was delightful. Thanks for a go-to chili recipe! Maybe I will add some other things in the future, but this works in a flash!
I used half the sugar but made the recipe as is otherwise!!!!! totally delicious!
perfect mix of everything. (didn’t do the Cayenne pepper however just because the kids)
Delicious… made it exactly as suggested but without the added cayenne. Really lovely. Spicy, tasty and dead easy.
All you had to do was omit the sugar. Easy peasy.
Yes just put twice the amount of each ingredient in. Do not try to triple it because it will be three times the size.
Thought it was amazing! Only did 1tbsp sugar and it was great! I added white kidney beans as well and a can of drained corn. Super yummy! Great recipe!!
yes used corn and broken spaghetti, best yet.
This, like all the best chili recipes, add extra cumin. The amount in the chili powder isn’t enough. This is a great recipe, I can see from the other comments that it’s easy for people to do tweaks, so it’s making a lot of people happy. I grew up on thinner chili so I used a 15 ounce can of tomato sauce and a extra can of diced tomatoes. Also used leaner ground beef than called for (health reasons) and less garlic (I love it and would double it, lol, but hubby hates it. I never thought to use beef broth but always will now. Thank you!
Great recipe! I didn’t include the sugar and I used chicken broth instead of beef because that’s what i had on hand, still tasted delicious! Will definitely make again 🙂
Great ratios of spices. My husband doesn’t like garlic, so I substitute onion powder in the same amount with great results.
I tried the suggestion in the comments to use a full can of tomato paste (6 oz) and a large (28 oz) can of the diced tomatoes instead of tomato sauce. Worked very well.
Will never use the bag chili again. This is the best Chili ever, made it 3 times, having it tonight. THANK YOU for sharing this recipe.
This is good chilli. I substituted for grass feed beef, 1 can of Dei Frateelli 28 oz can of sauce, only. I used organic chicken broth , instead of beef broth, and lowed the salt. I also used 15 oz dried red beans, and prepared according to the directions. I’ve made this chilli about 4 times. Making it again tonight. Love it!
Can this recipe be doubled?
I just doubled it today and it came out just how it did when I made a single batch. My kids love it
I was hesitant with putting sugar in it but I just cut it in half and used better than beef broth, doubled the cayenne , added pinto beans,black beans and red beans! It was amazing!
My family was raving about it!
Nice, simple chili that tastes AMAZING without having to buy a ton of different ingredients as in many other recipes! My go to chili recipe every time!! It never disappoints and the flavoring is totally on point! Highly recommend.
I make this quite a bit for my family and it’s become a household favorite! Best chili I’ve ever had. Thanks for sharing!
🔥🔥🔥👊! Just amazing 😍🤤
I made it and ur recipe is so good! I added green chili’s and fire roasted canned tomatoes and really added some more great flavor! I’ve never used beef broth with tomato paste and it was really good!
Made this today by the letter of the recipe (didnt substitute anything) except I doubled everything to have leftovers for luches. Best chili I have made in years
I’m making this now! Smells so good. I also added sausage and peppers
How do you heat up when it’s frozen?
Amazing. Loved it. Added extra meat and beans. Very yummy
Easy recipe! Making it now and my house smells delicious!
How many ounces is each serving?
Cannot eat red meat, so…used ground chicken and omitted garlic, (allergic!) added can each of Romano and Pinto beans and freshly-made hard-boiled egg on top at serving . Super-simple recipe, clear directions … Great!
Unbelievably delicious! The whole family loved it!
This was so easy and so delicious. I have never cooked chili before. I made it with much apprehension for my husband (who prides himself on his own chili, but is growing increasingly lazy about cooking). We both loved it!! I can’t wait to try your other recipes. Thanks Amanda!
Very good. I like spicey..added fresh chopped garlic and. Jalipane chopped ,,ground red pepper flakes. Yeah * did not have to cook a,ll day…saving your recipe for week nights…john
Great recipe! Definitely going to use half the sugar next time, just not a fan of sweet chili. I used one extra can of beans too, probably use a bit more tomato as well next time. Overall, great recipe!
The BEST CHILLI EVER !!!!!
First time I made chili! Tastes very, very good. The only substitution I made was brown sugar for regular sugar. I did use about 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Thank you!
This was so yummy thanks so much for sharing another recipe to share with my friends
Making this right now. My house smells soooooo good.
Love love love this chili recipe! I will definitely make it again and like many others have done play around with it by adding more ingredients. It is a super delicious chili base!
Very easy and super good recipe. After combining ingredients and following the basics, I simmered it covered in the oven at 350 for approximately 1 1/2, stirring occasionally. It is easier than constantly watching it on the stove. Doubled it to freeze a couple meals for another day. Thank you for posting the recipe!
Tried this recipe because I didn’t have gluten free chili mix and it turned out great. It was easy and delicious. Used onion powder because one in my family can’t eat onions. Will definitely make it again.
This was good. I think I’d use less sugar next time. But overall a great recipe. Thanks!
I had a church event. Quite a few chill’s receipts were presented. It was not a chill cook off but an all day conference.Chill and corn bread were the man entrees. Out of one hundred fifty or so present for the conference, I received uncountable compliments. Older group, not hot, not too spicy and just the right thickness for scooping!!!
Highly would recommend this receipt.
Great recipe! Very accurate! Very Tasty! Thank you. Hope u have more.
Best chili yet! Next time I will try with half sugar and half salt.(Only because i think i forgot the salt and added 1/4 tspn.) My lips are burning but not my stomach! I added the cayenne pepper. So good!
Reminds me of my dad’s chili! Everyone loved his chili. I used a clove of garlic instead of garlic powder.
My favorite chilli recipe! Thanks so much!
Excellent, next time no salt no sugar
The sugar cuts the acidity and makes the flavor more mellow but still spicy. It’s an old Itaiian grandma’s trick – or so i am told. I liked to add diced tricolor peppers and corn. An extra can of diced tomatoes and a full can of paste, instead of sauce. Plus some spiced sausage, in addition to the beet. All good.
Yes, I concur. I doubled the tomatoes, kidney beans, added black beans, sauce, used water instead of broth and added more of the spices to feed x amount of people.
This is a excellent recipe. I used ground turkey instead. Turned out very good. I also addd sliced mushrooms.
Making a vegan version of this using tofu instead of beef, it smells so amazing!
We loved the taste of this except that it was too salty. Next time I will use low-salt tomato sauce, tomato paste and tomatoes along with low-salt beef broth and leave out the 1.5 teaspoons of salt.
OMG😍 The best I ever had!!!!
I have tried probably over 70 chili recipes in my 60 years of life. The only one I’ve ever liked was the one my mom used to make with Johnson’s Brick Chili. You can’t find that anymore in MO or KS, unless you want to pay 40 bucks to have 6 bricks of it shipped. So tried this recipe tonight, as it had lots of reviews and almost 5 stars. I FINALLY FOUND THE RECIPE CLOSE TO WHAT MY MOM MADE!!! This REALLY is the BEST CHILI I’ve tasted since I was a kid! And it is SO SIMPLE and INEXPENSIVE! Cinnamon rolls are in the oven, and I am feeling like I am 12 years old again! YUM! (It may sound like a lot of chili, cumin and garlic powder, and I am the first to hate spicy foods! But this is not too spicy for me, and is the perfect blend of spices! Tastes almost as good as Runza’s back in Nebraska!😋
This is the second time I’ve tried making chili, and I realize the reason I didn’t like the first one was that it didn’t call for cumin. It just didn’t taste right. This one is excellent! I couldn’t find ground cayenne pepper or beef stock where I live so I put in a couple of chopped jalapeno peppers and some beef stock made with boullion cubes. My search for the perfect chile recipe is over.
I made this for the first time ever making chili and it was the best…..
I was craving chili so I Googled a recipe Came Upon This one. I used a pound of beef and a pound of turkey meat and I use red onions instead of white. I did not have any chili powder so I added smoked paprika and turmeric. I did not have tomato paste. I added the pepper and the garlic powder. Omitting the sugar and the salt. Added the rinsed beans which were also low sodium. right now it’s simmering for the 20-25 minutes I tasted it it tastes delicious now I just have to make the cornbread. I cannot wait to eat this!! thanks for the quick recipe this is a keeper!!
Love this recipe. We just omit the sugar-tastes better to us.
Great chili recipe! I tweaked it by using only 1 tsp of sugar and 3 tablespoons of chili powder since I did not use the cayenne pepper. I will never go back to package chili mixes again! Thank you!
I used ground Turkey instead of Beef. I also did not add the sugar or salt. I added a can of White beans. It was delicious and so easy to make. Perfect!
I love this chili!!! I had a 1 1/2 lb of chili grind ground beef and made in crockpot. My gas stove is on the blink, so couldn’t brown meat, etc. just dumped all ingredients in to pot. Yum! Delicious! Wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Making it tonight for game-day! I made a double batch and I am going to serve it up with some cornbread. Thanks for sharing!
This was the BEST chili I’ve ever made or had. I think it might be the beef broth, but the spices were perfect. I hate to say this, but I made one change. I doubled the recipe and added one can of red kidney beans and one can of black beans, rinsed. It was so pretty!
Excellent that’s all I can say!!!
Your chili recipe just replaced my stand by recipe. It’s excellent. Thank you so much. The only thing I didn’t add was the sugar. Just personal preference.
5 STAR! I’ve had a go-to chili recipe for about five years now. This one just replaced it. It was easy to make and the flavors are excellent. At first I thought, I’m putting a lot of chili powder and cumin in this, then I remembered that has beef broth in it too. Delicious thank you so much for this recipe. Oh I did forgo the sugar though. Just personal preference. Excellent website!
First off let me say YEEEEESSSSSS!!!! I am particular about how my food tastes..so much to where I get full blown attitudes about it…but this!!! OH…My..God!!! I followed receipt to the T and this is thee best chili I have had in my 34 years of living…thank you SO much for sharing this with us!!!
I definitely give it 5 stars and i love to hear comments from REAL FOODIES like me!!!!
Oh my goodness. This is the best homemade chili recipe I’ve come across. I’ve been searching for a from-scratch recipe since giving up all processed and canned foods. For years we’ve been just mixing in some ground beef and onions with Hormel canned chili. This homemade chili recipe tops our old standby and has now become our go-to chili recipe!
Added bonus: Leftovers are AMAZING because the flavors have had a chance to meld and develop. So, so good!
Can this be made in the slow cooker/crock pot?
My suggestion would be to follow the recipe but add everything and cook on low for 4 hours.
I halved all the spices and still found it a tough to spicy for my little people, so would go down even more on the chilli powder next time, otherwise delicious! I also used quorn mince (meat replacement) which worked well.
I agree. Also, I used brown sugar instead. Next time, I need to just use 1 teaspoon or 1/2 tablespoon of chili powder and no Cayenne. I also added a can of black beans.
I made it this week. I am very sodium conscious and used no to low salt ingredients. Except for the beef broth. Seemed too salty for me on the first night, But OK on reheats. Will make again with low sodium beef broth.
BEST EVER!!
Oh my gosh! This chili is soooooo good! I’m on my 3rd bowl lol thank u for sharing this wonderful recipe. My new “go-to” chili!!
Yummy! We all enjoyed this recipe, thank you! Only thing I would do differently next time is make more of it!
This was the most simplest, easiest recipe for Chili I ever made. The family loved it also.
Easy to make and great tasting result. Since I don’t like ground beef in the soup, I used small pieces of beef intended for fondue and kabobs. I also used Chili-Serrano pepper , removed seeds. The chili was a great social- gastronomic success.
This is seriously the best chili ever! It has just the right amount of spices. I didn’t have any tomato sauce so I added an extra can of diced tomatoes, and added an extra can of beans. Yum yum! Can’t wait to eat the leftovers tonight. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I’ve made many chili recipes and they were good but this one is amazing!! My husband said it was the best chili I e ever made and to make it like this all the time!! I added corn and sweet peppers.
I’ve been searching for an easy, quick and tasty chili recipe. My search is over! This is the best chili recipe I’ve ever made and my husband loves it! Perfect on those cold winter nights.
I agree! I made this last night and doubled the recipe. It was excellant! Can’t wait to make it again!
BEST CHILI EVER!!!!!!!!!!:)
I used turkey, added diced sweet peppers, pineapple mango salsa instead of tomato sauce, no sugar, sweet onion!! RAVING FAN!
Very good recipe! And easy
I made this with venison and took third place in a chilli cookoff! Awesome recipe.
This the best chill. Third time I’m making this recipe!
I have tried many chili recipes. This one has it all. By far the best chili I have ever made. The whole family loved it. By the way, I skipped the hot pepper and substituted Cento whole tomatoes for the diced tomatoes. Thank you very much for sharing.
I have been looking for a chili recipe for a long time. . . I know I found it! Followed the recipe excatly as written and it was awesome! I love how the heat sneaks up on you (not too hot) but just a little bit. The quantity is perfect . . . not too much nor not too little.Next batch I might add another can of drained beans (I love beans in my chili). Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Great recipe. Easy to make and great to taste.
Best chili recipe, ever!
My kids and I love love this chilli! its good and so easy to make!
I tried this recipe and my family loves it! The only thing I did different was I used ground turkey instead of beef.
CLASSIC!! Great chili, just what I was looking for!!
Thank YOU!!
I’ve made lots of different Chile recipes, but this is BY FAR the best! I added celery at the end because I love the crunchiness, and a can of corn also, but otherwise I followed the recipe, and boy was it delicious!
I whole heartedly agree with all the other comments. This is a great recipe. Just made it today and loved it. I have only used one other online chili recipe and this one by far surpasses it greatly. 10/10.
Hi Amanda!
When I saw your recipe I had to try. I never used brothbin a chili recipe so I was intrigued. I used ground chicken thigh and vegetable broth, adjusted cumin based on our taste. This came out DELICIOUS. My husband said this is some of the best chili he thinks he’s ever had (more than once)- and I agree. We made chili dogs tonight. Tomorrow we will make “taco” salads (greens, fresh tomato, cheese) topped with the chili. Can’t wait! Definitely going into my recipe binder. Thanks for sharing! Hope all is well 🙂
This is the best Chili I have ever made! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us. I love it!
Very good chili! I wished I had added more beef, but otherwise, flavor was awesome. Saved to my go-to recipe file.
Secret to every chili recipe….a thumb size piece of dark chocolate 😉
The seasoning is perfect in this recipe! I’ve never made a homemade chili that I thought I’d really gotten “right”. Something was always missing. Apparently, it wasn’t a case of leaving anything out, it was just not putting enough of each spice in. I doubled the recipe and wasn’t feeling very confident that this was going to work out as I put in 4 TABLESPOONS of cumin. 😳 😂 It has come out absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing. This is MY new recipe for chili.👍🏻
Oh my God! First time making Chili, followed recipe except I used pink beans (did not have Kidney beans). Best chili I’ve ever had! Thank you!
Absolutely delicious; some of the very best chili I ever made! I did add two cans of beans, and did cut back on the chili powder and cumin- just my personal taste. Will definitely make this again. Thank you!
This recipe is so easy yet it produces the tastiest chili ever. I use the hottest chili powder i can find and no-salt tomatoes and sauce..absolutely wonderful on a cold day.thanks
Super easy. Lil salty but thats adjustable.
Excellent Chilli! I wonder if it will taste the same adding water to make more?
I’ve been searching for a great chili recipe for many years and I’ve finally found it! Thank you for a super easy and delicious recipe. I doubled it, so I was nervous about the amount of spices, but it still turned out great.
Great Basic Chili recipe! I used a mix of black beans and pinto… what i had in the pantry…came out great!
Glad i read this as i was seriously contemplating mixing in black beans
Oh my goodness!!! This is the best chili ever. My only changes were tripling it, adding no salt, and instead of sugar I used cinnamon. Thank you!!!
When you tripled the recipe, did you triple every ingredient, including the spices?
Thank you.
This is one of the best chili recipes! Very tasty and easy to make…perfect dinner for a cold, winter evening. I added a bit more sugar to sweeten it up!
This was by far the BEST chili I’ve had! My husband love it, I did use only a little cayenne pepper, and more beef! I’ll try it with a bread bowl next time!
The best chili I’ve ever made!!
Made this Chili just as written. Best Chili I have had in a very long time. My wife is not that crazy about Chili, but said that next time make it exactly like this time.
THANK YOU!!!
Ahhhhh…this is an awesome recipe. It’s the best chilli I’ve ever made.
Delicious. The hubby loved it!
This is EXCELLENT chili! Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I love it!
I tried your recipe last night as it was a cold and rainy evening here in Palm Springs. It was really quite good. I did up the spicing a bit by adding more garlic powder and black pepper. I also tend to like a thicker chili, so I mixed 1 Tablespoon of flour with 2 oz. of ice cold water until smooth and then added to the pot to thicken the chili. It was perfect and paired very well with my cast iron skillet cornbread. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. It is a keeper!
Great recipe, I’ve made it three times and it never lets me down. Thanks for sharing it.
Hi I made the chili and it came out great I follow exactly how the recipe tells you except I only used one tablespoon of sugar very good love it thank you
My family loved this recipe ! Thanks for sharing
Very good and easy to make on busy week nights. I thought it was a little too salty, though. Will cut back the next time I make it.
Awesome Chili! Made it tonight and we decided to make up for a get together on Saturday night, thank you!! 🙂
I woke up to a cool, under 70° morning in Fort Myers Florida and started browning some ground beef to make this delicious chili recipe. It is perfect. I had a large can of delicious whole Italian tomatoes in a thick sauce, used fresh garlic, added a little Worcestershire sauce and then one can of black beans for extra protein and voilà! Is really a perfect recipe. For beginners and for experts.
Better than my mom used to make. Lol
If you are serving more than 2 people you definitely want to double it.
I only had chicken broth and used some shredded steak. So good I am even going to print out the recipe (which is a rarity)
Thanks!
I made this for my parents and my siblings. They loved it and told me I had to make it again sometime. Thank you so much for this recipe!
I made the recipe as published here. mmm nothing to envy Wendys.
Very yummy and easy to make. Added 2tbls each of paprika and chili flakes. Topped it off with shredded cheddar cheese. Everyone loved it.
Simple. Brilliant. Best chili I’ve ever made …and I’ve made a lot. It never occurred to me to add a bit of sugar, but it made sense when I read it!
Can this be cooked using a crock pot or slow cooker?
I put a tbsp & half because 2 tbsp was to sweet for me. Everything else was perfect & I loved it.
Damn good chili! Made this a few nights ago (doubled so we had leftovers), and each time we devoured, it tasted better and better. The only change I made was adding extra cayenne pepper as I somehow ran out of chili powder (who does that?!). I topped with freshly grated Tillamook cheddar (the best!), a dollop of sour cream and a few extra dashes of hot sauce. And of course served with cornbread. Definitely adding this one to my collection – thank you for sharing!
Fantastic chili recipe. Made as stated other than I used my frozen tomatoes in place of petite. For myself, I might have cut back on the cayenne pepper, but hubby thinks it’s just right amount. Served with cornbread. Will make this again.
Can this be made in a crockpot
I made it in the Crock-Pot. I cooked the ground beef and onions first then added them to the Crock-Pot with the rest of the ingredients. I cooked on high for 4 hours.
I’ve made this two weeks in a row because I love the flavor. It’s very classic chili the combination is just how I like it. I love adding avocado, sour cream and cheese to my chili to make it creamy and I put a tad more cayenne than suggested because I like a spicy chili.
Made this recipe with Rancho Gordo pinto beans. Soaked dry beans overnight and rinsed, cooked about 2 hrs. I cooked onions & meat in a separate pan and added some brown sugar also. Instead of broth I added the beans & pot liquor and cooked a while longer. Served with cornbread- yummy!
What is pot liquor?
I just made it. I used cubed Chuck loin roast. I used half for k-bobs last half tonight for chili. I used diced tomato’s with green peppers and garlic. 1tbs Chile pepper 1tsp cumin. All the rest the same oh 2 cans kidney beans. Plus 2soup spoons of mild jalepeno peppers. Yummy and relatively quick.
My husband thought it was the best chili he had ever had. And did not realize that I had substituted ground turkey for the beef.
Great classic recipe. Sweeter than I thought it would be, but I added a little liquid smoke and it really set off the flavor. Delicious!
I added 1 1/2 TABLESPOONS of salt and pepper to my chili 😂😂 it will still be good I hope
My first time making chili bean…everbody loved it ..this recepie is a keeper.thank you
Hi Amanda would it be the same recipe with extra meat ( like 2.0 lbs of meat for example ) or would I need to double the seasoning also, I’m a little leary when it come to cumin as it is easy to overpower your dish , thanks for the recipe, I may just wing it and let your followers know how it came out in case I don’t receive a reply before making the chili. Thanks for the recipe , James T.
Double everything if you want to make extra chilly
Making this for the first time now. I will simmer it for a couple hours. Took a couple tastes and decided I should have left out the sugar. I think because the tomato paste I used was very sweet. So I added a tablespoon of white vinegar to cut through the sweet, as well as some additional cumin because I love cumin. It’s tasting pretty darn good now and will just get better with time. Thick spaghetti, then chili, then kidney beans, then shredded cheddar, then grated onion. That’s how I build it.
Double all the seasoning minus the cumin
I made this last night for me and my boyfriend and omg, it was SO good!!! I used a little extra cayenne, a teaspoon of adobo (I’m Puerto Rican, cant help it) and added an extra teaspoon of pure sugar. So so so good. Thanks for sharing your recipe!!!!
This is second time we made the recipe. I’ve added angus ribeye steak in chunks and it’s amazing and hearty. For those that like a kick I have cooked jalapeños on side.
Very, very yummy!! Well deserved five stars! Thanks for sharing.
You can also add a can of Rotel for a tad beat of heat. Excellent recipe. Thank you!
This is a great recipe. I used a mix of veal, beef and pork “meatball mix” and doubled the recipe, though did not double the sugar, used one 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes instead of the diced and sauce…it was excellent…served with cornbread, sour cream and grated chees for a large crowd and it was a winner.
Great recipe. It was very easy to make and tasted great. I used venison and people who swore they hated deer kept refilling their bowls. My picky 11 year old even loved it which earns this recipe an automatic 5 stars !
I used 1/2 lb. of ground pork along with the 1 lb. of ground beef, also used pinto beans and whit kidney beans (cannelli) since I don’t care for red kidney beans. Also used about 1/4 tsp. of cinnamon instead of sugar. I also use cinnamon in my homemade spaghetti sauce. Less carbs. Made for Christmas Eve after church, warmed us up after being out in the cold. We really liked it, warmed us up and good flavor.
YUM!! I added green pepper, and at the end super fine chopped parsley and corn. super good
Wow, just made the chili last night and it is delicious. I used fire roasted diced tomatoes and smoked salt to add to the flavor. And honey instead of sugar. Thanks for the recipe!
My first time ever making chili. Amazing recipe. It came out so flavorful. I will never buy canned chili again. Thank you
This was so good! Great flavor to heat ratio with the Cayenne.
Loved this chili!! Combines spicy/sweet and I added
A can of corn as well, which I recommend. A keeper!
I can’t wait to try this chili. Can you also use chili seasoning packet along with the ingredients listed?
I love chili and this recipe was tremendously awesome sauce. My whole family loved it. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Question: is the chili powder here paprika? Thank you!
No, they’re different! “Chili powder,” as it’s sold in the U.S., is usually a blend of various spices. If you’re in a country where you can’t buy chili powder, you can make homemade chili powder by following recipes online.
Answer: no it’s chili powder…
Also great recipe, just follow the instructions. And to whomever said add a little cocoa, you clearly know what you’re talking about. I thought cocoa in chili was a family secret lol
I always make chili but almost never return to the same recipe as it’s good but not awesome. This recipe is a keeper for sure! It’s just what i want in a chili. I tripled the recipe and used venison plus a little bacon to add flavor as the venison is such a lean meat. Thumbs up all the way!
I use Frito’s corn chips as topper
Is this recipe gluten free? Cooking it for a friend and not very familiar with gluten restrictions. Thanks!
Yes, gluten comes mainly from wheat. A good rule of thumb is that if you’re using pure ingredients, it’s usually safe. Maizena/(corn flour) is safe to use if you need to thicken your sauce, stew, etc. Make sure to read the label if you’re using pre-mixed spices. If in doubt, use google, a lot of information out there – better safe than sorry 🙂
This is a wonderful and simple recipe The original spices are perfect i have made this a half dozen times to delight and cheers each time.
Very good recipe! I made a double batch. The only modifications I made were to halve the amount of sugar-4 Tablespoons seemed a bit much even for a double batch! I used a Tablespoon salt, but it seemed a bit too salty for my preference so I added 2 cups water. The seasonings were still good and strong enough, but I think next time I’ll halve the salt as well and not put in extra water.
Recipe called for 1 and a half TEASPOON of salt and not TABLESPOON is why it was too salty. I’ve made that mistake too so dont feel bad. I just finished making my chili and it came out sooooooo good! I put in in crock pot now to simmer couple hours on low for dinner tonight!
Yes but I made a double batch so 1 T of salt would be an accurate amount. Maybe I’m just sensitive to salt, but I think adding it to taste may be for the best. Its very flavorful otherwise! 🙂
Yum! Good quick chili! A+
I used ground Turkey as always but followed all other ingredients, and it was such a great change from box chili! I’ll be making this for now on.
I doubled this recipe. It was absolutely delicious. Everyone raved about the flavor. I had shredded cheddar and oyster crackers for toppings. Great crowd pleaser. I left cayenne out but it had plenty of zip.
This is SO GOOD. Best chili I’ve ever made. The seasonings are on point!
This chili was AMAZING! I started it in the large skillet, deglazed the pan, and moved it all to the crock pot to simmer on medium for a few hours. This recipe is a keeper: toddler, teenager, and husband-approved. Thank you!
Delicious!!!! Came out perfect.
Omg my recipe is almost same I thought I could make mine better only difference is I use a little Worcestershire sauce and never have used sugar
You always need to add a small bit of sugar when using acid pretors/ingredients to counteract. A culinary must 🙂
what the heck is a pretor?
lmao i wondered the same thing
Excelent chili recipe! I’ve added 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika and a pinch of cocoa powder. Used a dutch oven and cooked at 150 Celsius for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. My friends loved!! Thank you, Amanda.
Marcelo Kobayashi, your new follower from Brazil.
That sounds great! I’m going to try that next time.
Easy to follow but I thought the flavor was a bit overwhelming. I may cut back on the chili powder and cumin next time. I had added some corn for texture and my kids really enjoyed if served with a side of broccoli and cornbread. Will adjust spices and try again soon.
Earlier post and should have been 5 stars…touched wrong buttons.
We have gluten and dairy free, plus low sodium in our family…this was easy to adapt. Thanks!
Excellent chili, my wife do like chili but she loved this chili
I used ground turkey 93/7 for this and chicken broth made from bullion but it still turned out great and the flavor versus heat was on point! Thank you for sharing!
This was great! We have little kiddos (1 and 3) and kept the cayenne pepper in, but doubled up on the beef, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. The kids loved it and we added a little crushed red pepper to ours once served. I’ve printed this recipe and am adding it to my winter favorites. Thank you!
Is this chilli hot thanks
Not the way I made it. A little kick, but if my 14 month old likes it, probably not the spiciest 😉
Fantastic chili… everyone loved it!!! 5 stars!!!
Not at all! It’s the only chili that doesn’t give myself or my husband heartburn!
It isn’t to bad. Leave the cayenne pepper out and it not really spicy. I am experimenting with the seasonings to find my perfect taste. Love this recipe too.
this is my first time to comment on a recipe or even use on for that matter.
This is the easiest chili I have ever made. it is delicious !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
made it in 30 minuets than put in crock pot on warm until dinner time.
Could I cook this in a slow cooker?
I made this recipe tonight. Delicious! Just the right amount of heat and a little sweetness. This is my new go to chili recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Made for boyfriend, and he loves it!!! Even added cayenne pepper. Thank you!
I want to quadruple the recipe, should I only double the spices?
Great chili, very tasty and delicious. Shared a double batch with friends invited for a poker game.
Would it be ok to leave out the sugar?
I’m in a food coma. A happy, sublime moment of pure satisfaction from just having my first bowl of this chili. This may be the recipe for world peace. Make a pot, feed your neighbor, enjoy the ensuing bliss.
Total keeper recipe.
I substituted 2 cloves of fresh garlic for the garlic powder. This is the best chili I have ever made.I did a single batch to try out. From now on I will be doing a double. AWESOME!
Uhm YUM!! Thank you. I added a chopped seeded fresh jalapeno, chopped fresh red pepper and lots of fresh chopped garlic instead of cayenne and garlic powder. SO GOOD. I forgot the diced tomatoes too. Whoops. Didn’t miss them.
My 16 yr old son is in love with this recipe. He said it’s the best chili I’ve ever made!
Would this cook just as well in a slow cooker? I made this a few weeks ago and it was delicious! I’d like to let it cook on low for a few hours instead of in a pot on the stove.
I’m curious as well
This sounds great and I’m going to make it – thanks. But how in the world can prep time be 5 minutes? Just gathering 15 ingredients would take 5-10 minutes, plus chopping, opening, measuring would add 10-15 more. I’ve never understood the rampant underestimating of prep time! : )
Made this chili two days ago it went very quickly. It has excellent flavor and my husband and I both loved it. I am sure this is going to be added in to all of the soups that we I have throughout the winter! Thank you so much for the recipe
Cleaning out my freezer for hunting season. Just made a great venison chili. I used some Alder Smoked Salt I made last week Thanks.
Made this tonight, exactly as per recipe, except backed off on the cayenne, and replaced one half TBLSPN of chili powder with 1/2 TBLSPN of chipotle chili powder. It was superb on top of Jasmine rice with cornbread. You can always add more heat, but you can’t take it back once you commit.
This recipe kicks a$$! I’ve never made chili before but this recipe was simple. I doubled all the quantities with the exception that I used 4 types of beans (kidney dark/red, black, & cannellini), also used 28oz crushed tomatoes, and 28oz tomato sauce. Turned out perfect. Typically I tweak to taste but this really did not need it.
I love chill we don’t cook chili on New Orleans but I ate in Texas loved it had to try and make some at home
Your recipe was the best !!! I will make this apart of my family love it your the best !!!
My husband and I have been collecting our favorite recipes for our favorite dishes. BEST CHILI WE HAVE EVER HAD. I want you to know our children will grow up thinking that this is what chili is supposed to taste like. Thank you for this!
Just finished a big bowl of this chili and it was very very good. No one ingredient overwhelms the rest and the blend of spices seems just about perfect !! I did go a little lighter on the onion and had to add some green peppers. The wife is already planning to make a large batch and take it to work !! Thanks for my new chili recipe !!
Wow…just wow.
Turned out perfect everybody loved it
The sweet savory balance was just right
5 stars
I noticed you didn’t mention draining the ground beef. Do you really not drain it?
The recipe calls for 90% lean beef. No drainage is necessaty. I used 80% lean and sauteed beef and onions seperately and drained it. Then added to pot and off I went with the rest of the recipe. Good luck!
I am making chili for some cub scouts. One child doesn’t like the tomatoes. Any idea for what I could replace the diced tomatoes with? Thank you!
I made it without and it was still a big hit and tasted great.
Can of Pureed tomatos works instead . Works really good.
Would one serving be equivalent to a half or full cup? Counting calories and curious. But made tonight for dinner and was ABSOLUTELY delicious. Had to leave out the cayenne but going to try next time! Definitely saving!
This is the second batch of this chili I’ve made and our family loves it!! We use lean turkey instead of beef and I’m one of those people that like noodles in it so we add that, too. So great! Thanks for sharing!
Loved this chili! I tripled this recipe for tailgating and everyone loved it, too! The only change I made was adding a diced green pepper! I had spaghetti on the side for those that like noodles in their chili!
Perfect thank you soooo much….. everything came out perfect i added my little twist but hubby and i ate the whole pot.
The leaves are changing in New England and the temperatures are turning cooler in the evening so we decided we wanted chili and corn muffins. We have a few chili recipes we always go to and love but wanted to try something new. This was fantastic and different from the others we make and we will be adding this to the rotation. We used brown sugar instead of regular sugar. Put in 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (we like it spicy) and 1/4 tsp Aleppo pepper. Also put in one can kidney and one can black beans. Great spice mix. This was awesome. Thanks! May make this for friends for lunch skiing. Want to try your pancake recipe next.
Made this tonight. Added sausage, celery, a green pepper, and carrots and it was awesome. Thank you for a great recipe.
Quick,easy, and tastes yummy!!
Thank u for the recipe and not making it hard or overwhelming it was simple and to the point.. I’ll make it again soon that’s for sure.
Best chili ever, only thing added to many hot spices how do I bring down the spice ness/ hot??ja
Here’s a trick my grandmother taught me if you over spice something or over-salt something put a potato cut in half in sauce,soup, or chilli let it cook for 30mins and pull the potato out and discard it. That should fix your problem.
New Jane, you can’t “unspice” it, only dilute by adding more of everything else. Some will tell you that a diary product, acid, or peanut butter will help. But really, the only thing that works is serving with carbs, and be ready the next day. Enjoy!
Cutting a potato in half and letting it sit in the soup will absorb the heat. Just discard the potato.
Hello, chili is the greatest ever. My question is I added a bit to much of the hot spices what can I add to bring the spice ness down? ?
A bit more sugar at a time; taste after each addition
The more tomatoes you add the milder it gets. However, you can add a second batch of all ingredients except the spices and freeze what you don’t need for another day.
If you’ve already made it and want to tone it down add sour cream in, if you like it, it helps
Made your chilli tonight, was very good!
To tone it down, add a little bit of brown sugar.
Try lemon juice (fresh) is best a little at a time until you get the heat where you want it.
Its suddenly so cold outside. This chili was sooo perfect and quick.
I used dried onions and morningstar crumbles as substitutes making this nicely vegan. The bit of sugar was genius.
This is the best chili I’ve ever made. We didn’t have chili powder so I substituted habanero sauce, and cut back on the sugar a bit. It was so delicious I’m having it for breakfast. Thanks for the easy and tasty recipe!
I made this chilli and it was delicious. But I was wondering if I could make this in a crock pot. I have an event coming up next weekend and wanted to make this chilli.
Thid recipe is far better than any chili I have ever made. Love it!
How many adults does this feed?
OMG this is just how chili is supposed to taste! Not too much tomato flavor (like bad diner chili) or too much cumin. Just perfect. My husband (who is pretty picky) said he could eat this every Sunday during football season. Thank you!!
THIS iS AMAZING! I tried chili for the first time ever using this recipe. It came out so much better than I could have ever hoped. And it was so easy! I will definitely make it again. I can’t wait to try your other recipes. Thank you so much!!
Best chili ever!!
Could I make this receipt without the onion? Would it hinder the taste that much? Thanks so much!
I think the onion gives it a bit of tangy sweetness. You might need to add a bit more sugar, and possibly a green or red peper. But I am not sure you would notice much of a difference.
This recipe is fabulous. I make a couple of mods. No one in my house likes onions, so I skip them, and I like the acidic bite of the tomatoes, so I skip the sugar. My wife can’t handle spice, so I leave out the cayenne and put some hot sauce on the table. The first time I made it, my wife, my daughter, and I ate the entire pot.
Could you please give me an estimate on the serving size? I’m making this for 50 people and I’m not sure how large to make the servings… 1/ 2 cup, 1 cup????
Best recipe ever! I added potatoes which was fantastic. Will definitely make again.
Awesome recipe!! Thank you for perfecting and sharing it. I will definitely make this again when I am in the mood for some delicious chili!! My family loved it!!
The chili came out wonderfully! Served it with a side of cornbread, I also added some siracha sauce, jalapeño and chili peppers because I love spicy and it was a hit at dinner! Will definitely be making this again soon!
So delicious! Thank you for sharing! Tastes just like my mom used to make!:)
I am a bit confused on the ingredients, because doesn’t chili powder already contain cumin, garlic powder, etc.?
Chili seasoning does, so chili powder is necessary for this recipe.
This recipe was the best I have ever made!!!!! My kids loved it!!! I will keep this recipe for the future. Thanks for sharing it!!!
Just made this for dinner. Super easy and delicious. My husband won’t eat beans so I skipped them and just added a little more beef. This will be my go to chili recipe from now on.
This is delicious! The cumin gives it amazing flavor. I used Brooks Chili beans and didn’t drain them because I love their flavor as well. Thanks for the recipe, it is now my go to!
I made this recipe a week ago. Both my daughter and I liked it. Today we were driving somewhere with a friend of hers. She told her friend that I’m a chef (I’m not even close) and that I make the best Chili. She then asked me to make Chili again tonight.
Best chili ever! Sent a copy to my sister. For the 2T. chili powder I used a variety of Penzey’s chili powders. Ancho, reg., medium hot and their chili con carne powder. Cannot get enough. Will probably be making once a week for awhile. Love the fact that it comes together so quickly. Thank you so much for this fantastic recipe. Cooked it in my parents cast iron deep skillet.
This was the best chili that I have ever made. I did add a tablespoon of coco powder, but omg this was very good chili.
I would like to double this recipe. Can I just double ingredients or do I need to alter anything?
Thank You!!
At the top of the recipe is a box with 6 in it ( for 6 servings). You can treat the box as if you were ordering a different quantity of an item. I replaced the 6 with 12 and the recipe automatically doubled!!!
This recipe was excellent! Quick and easy to put together. The only thing I did different was I used ground chicken and omitted the sugar. Will definitely make again!
thank you for this recipe, needed one tonight and this came up at the top of my search results am making it now
I always make my own recipe but wanted something a little different than mine and I have to say, it’s delicious! Thanks for sharing your recipe! 😊
This recipe looks really good. As an option if a person wanted a little thinner chile would you use water, more beef broth or some tomato juice? Thanks
Add beef, chicken, or any homemade broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, or a beer. Just not water (not enough flavor).
Just made this chili and we LOVE IT!! This will be my go-to for chili from now on. I left out the cayenne for the sake of my children’s tender taste buds but it’s still so deslicuous! They have it loaded up with cheese and Fritos! Thank you!
Perfect fall day for chili! I’ve been looking for a simple, easy classic chili recipe and this hit the spot! Thank you so much for sharing. I only made one small adjustment and that was with the sugar, as I only used half of what was indicated (I tend to do this with all recipes I use that call for sugar). Thanks again for sharing and will definitely be making again soon!
This is terrific! I’ve made it twice now and my husband loves it! He just liked the chili i made before in which I used packaged chili spices. But I was out and he wanted chili so I googled and found your recipe. THSNK YOU!!! I’ll never go back to package chili spices again!
hello i had not chili paper pouder and used green fresh chili. After all taste with bitterness not like spicy more like bitter, but over all I like it, my family does not like May you tel it is make difference taste when use pouder instant of fresh chili. Thank you
Dried chili powder is actually very bitter… the bitterness of the fresh peppers might depend on the type of pepper you used. To make chili less bitter, you can try increasing sugar, or cumin.
My husband requested chili and I’m not much of a chili fan but thought I’d find a recipe to try and WOW! This was a hit! My four year old asked for seconds and she doesn’t do that very often. This recipe is perfect and I will definitely make it again!
This was very good! The only thing I did different was cook the meat separately so that I could drain the grease. It was soooo delicious.
My first time making chili and I am absolutely in love. Used ground turkey. Topped with shredded cheese and sour cream. I LOVE this recipe! And the best part is how easy and quick it is. Cooking in a crock pot would be too much waiting. This recipe is really amazing! Perfect fall comfort food.
This chili is far too sweet for us. I think if we make it again we’ll cut the sugar in half.
I was CRAVING my mom’s chili. Sad thing was, my mom died 7 years ago and had never written her recipe down.
I tried many chili recipes, but nothing tasted the same …until this one. 🙂 This recipe is still just a little bit different than my mom’s, but delicious none the less. Thanks for sharing.
Perfect!! I’ve been looking for a classic, standard chili recipe for years & this was exactly what I was thinking. Tasted great and my daughter said at least 5 times how much she liked it – glad I doubled the batch because she declared she’s taking some for lunch tomorrow 🙂
Making this now! Still simmering, but I’ve already sampled and it’s delish. I didn’t have cayenne so I used so red pepper flakes for a little kick. I’ve also tried many chili recipes, this is one of the best. Thanks for sharing!
Have read ever so many chili recipes and made them as well. I got a little inspiration today.. I used chuck beef cubes (small) cut from a big steak and decided to use the bones. I sauteed them along with the onions and beef and let them simmer along in the cooking. It tasted wonderful and let’s face some added nourishment…and of course, remove before serving.
I tried this recipe last night and it tasted amazing. I’ve tried a few chilli recipes but this is the best one and I will use again. Thank you Amanda.
Finally made a delicious chili without the little spice packet! It’s absolutely delicious! Served with a big crusty bread! My new favorite chili recipe!!
I love a good chili — especially on a cooler night. This one sounds easy to make and has great spices! Great for game day!
Nothing like Classic Chili during this weather. This is so yummm, have to try soon.
Chili is one of my all-time favorite cold weather dishes! I make it at LEAST once a month between September and March, and I’ve been craving it something fierce already this month. I never used to measure my seasonings, and would always add a TON of chili powder (since I thought it was the only thing that made chili taste like chili) until I started blogging, and I’m happy to see that this recipe has a similar ratio to my own – except I like to add a dash of cocoa powder vs. sugar to balance out the tomato! Delish!
Lesson learned. Never did sugar with tHesse spices.
With fall fast approaching, I’m always on the lookout for good chili recipes. This is exactly what I’ve been looking for!
This looks perfect! I can see my family eating this at least once a week through the fall!
WOW…how deliciously does this look! This is really very tasty. I would love to try this!
Fall is made for chilis like this – delicious!
Always on the hunt for new chili recipes. Chili is one comfort food that I can’t get enough of! This look delicious!
Can you use crockpot. If so what are times/temps. Thanks
High is usually 4-6 hours low 8-10 hours.
I think the only complaint I have is leaving out the sugar. To much sweetness in the flavor.
One of the best I have tasted. The combination of hot and sweet is just right. I cook the beef first and drain it, then set it aside and do the onions and then add the beef. Thanks for the share.
I’ve tried so many different chili recipes over the years, and we’ve always been disappointed. This is so, so good! The seasonings are spot on. My 12 year old son hates soups and stews, but especially chili. He couldn’t stop talking about how much he loved this, and asked me to make it again. He practically licked his bowl clean! Thank you for this recipe. It will be our new chili recipe from here on out!
This was AMAZING! I followed the directions exactly and added the cayenne pepper. It added the perfect amount of spice! Delicious! My first time making chili and it was a success thanks to this recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Ooo I love a chilli especially when it has a kick and then dosuing it with sour cream. So comforting and flavoursome. Yum!
Chili is my favorite mexican food ever! I love making it at home and eating, mostly on cold days, but still, can’t wait to try this recipe!
Chili isn’t Mexican food lol San Antonio is we’re chili first came about might have some Mexican influences but definitely American.
The sour cream and cheddar on top are a must for me! Love this comforting chili recipe – so good!
This Chili really is the very best! My whole family devours it! It’s also so quick and easy which is always a bonus for me!
This looks fantastic! The nutrition profile is great too! I will also say that chili is an AMAZING place to hide a plethora of pureed vegetables that will go virtually unnoticed, even for the pickiest of eaters, helping to boost the nutrition levels. (carrots, zucchini, celery, broccoli, sweet peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, spinach, kale etc.) Thanks to the cumin and chili powder, these vegetable flavors fly under the radar (the more strong flavored veggies you’ll want to use more sparingly), and the color of the tomato base helps to mask funky colors (spinach & kale tend to give the chili a little more of a brown-red color, but not unappetizing). I love making chili because it is so versatile and this recipe looks like a real winner! Thanks for sharing!
It was amazing i just made some it was fantastic
I’m not a salt fan at all and I think it was perfect. Did you accidentally add too much salt?
Great tasting chili recipe!