Simple and Delicious Homemade Chili Recipe
This homemade chili has been a family favorite that my grandfather started making years ago with just a few small changes to his original recipe. All of the ingredients come together easily in one pot in about 30 minutes or less.
Continue below the recipe card for instructions with pictures and variations on the recipe.
Simple and Delicious Homemade Chili
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, NOT drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, NOT drained
- 4 TBSP chili powder
- 1 TBSP cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp coriander
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, plain yogurt, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place ground beef and diced bell peppers and onions in a pot. Cook until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
- Bring chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 15-20 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain yogurt, and/or green onions if desired.
Notes
My husband loves to eat this served over mac and cheese.
Simple and Delicious Homemade Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 (15oz) can kidney beans, NOT drained
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, NOT drained
- 4 TBSP chili powder
- 1 TBSP cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp coriander
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, plain yogurt, sliced green onions
Instructions
Place ground beef and diced bell peppers and onions in a pot. Cook until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
Bring chili to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Simmer for about 15-20 minutes to let the flavors come together.
Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain yogurt, and/or green onions if desired.
Variations to Homemade Chili Recipe
- Replace the ground beef with strips of steak or stew cubes
- Add in a sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper for more heat
- Substitute some of the chili powder with chipotle chili powder to jazz up the flavor
- Serve the chili over mac and cheese for a chili mac effect
- Use 2 cloves fresh, minced garlic instead of garlic powder
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