Best Mommys Chili Recipes

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MOM'S PERFECT CHILI



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Smoky tomato flavors lead the way in this comforting classic. This is the perfect chili recipe in my opinion--it's not so fancy that it's intimidating at all, but it's definitely a step above chili packet recipes and chili beans. Serve topped with desired garnishes, such as jalapeno, green or white white onion, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and hot sauce.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1 large onion, diced
2 medium poblano peppers, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chili powder
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
½ (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 cups beef stock
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon until evenly browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the pot and return to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring often, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add poblano, bell, and jalapeno peppers and garlic; cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano; cook for 1 minute. Add beer and stir, scraping any small brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add crushed and fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato puree, beef stock, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; stir until well combined. Bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Stir in beef and kidney beans; return to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

MOM'S CHILI



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This healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.

Provided by Robb Walsh

Categories     Healthy Gluten-Free Chili Recipes

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups finely chopped onions
2 cups finely chopped green bell peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% or leaner)
1 cup water
1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
Ground pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 15 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 7 to 8 minutes. Add water, tomatoes and their juice, tomato paste, bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, vinegar, salt, pepper and cayenne; stir well to combine. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
  • Stir in beans and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes more. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 673.8 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

MOM'S CHILI



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Quick, easy, yummy chili from Texas.

Provided by Bailey

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) package chili seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, or to taste
1 cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chili seasoning, salt, pepper, chili powder and water. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1701.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

MOM'S EASY CHILI



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I used Mom's chili recipe and added a few things of my own over the years. I put it together in the crock pot the night before, throw it in the fridge (just the crock), then before leaving for work the next morning I put the crock in the base, plug it in and it's yummy when I get home.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 8h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 green pepper, diced
1/2 cup salsa
1 (20 ounce) can tomato sauce (large)
2 (10 ounce) cans chili beans
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
2 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and drain.
  • Put all ingredients in crock pot and stir well.
  • Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or high for 4 to 6 hours. I also like to take the lid off the crock pot the last hour or two (when I'm home) to allow some of the water to burn off.

MOMMY'S ANY DAY CHILI



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Like most mothers, my mom had dishes that we could count on having any given week. One of the most loved was certainly her chili--it was meaty, comforting and full of spice. In our house, ground turkey was the go-to for burgers, spaghetti and chili alike. The addition of chorizo to the rich tomato base heightened with red chile sauce gives my mom's version a nuanced taste not often found in many chilis. The final extra-special touch comes from the chili con carne seasoning brick. It adds a layer of creaminess that makes every bite feel like a hug in your mouth.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 white onion, minced
Kosher salt
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 canned chipotle peppers, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound ground turkey (ground beef is okay too)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Freshly ground black pepper
One 11-ounce package beef chorizo
One 16-ounce package refrigerated chili base or brick, such as XLNT Chili Con Carne (see Cook's Note)
One 10-ounce can red chile sauce, such as Las Palmas
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 15-ounce can chili beans
Sour cream, avocado, Cotija, Cheddar, green onions and corn chips, such as Fritos, for topping

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and season with pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chipotle peppers and tomato paste and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the turkey, breaking the meat down using a spatula. Add the dried seasonings--the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin and ancho chili powder--and 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons each salt and pepper and mix as you break the meat down more using the spatula. Allow this to cook until all of the meat is browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked turkey to a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Using the same skillet (don't worry about cleaning the skillet out; it's okay for those flavors to also mesh with the chorizo), add the beef chorizo and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large pot, add the chili base, chile sauce and tomato sauce over medium to medium-low heat. Let the brick break down completely, then add the meat mixture and cooked chorizo to the pot. Next, add the crushed tomatoes and chili beans with their liquid and allow to cook until the beans and tomatoes are heated through and the flavors are combined, 30 to 35 minutes over medium to low heat. Serve with sour cream, avocado, Cotija, Cheddar, green onions and corn chips for topping!

THE BEST CHILI



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There are a thousand ways to make chili, but this is the quintessential, totally classic version. We used ground beef, kidney beans and the perfect blend of spices. You can slather it on hot dogs and burgers or serve it as a dip, but it can surely stand on its own. Chances are, you have everything you need right in your pantry. Top it with your favorite garnishes and serve with plenty of tortilla chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably coarse grind (see Cook's Note)
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Two 15.5-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained
Sour cream, shredded Cheddar and sliced scallions, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until just browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato paste. Cook, stirring frequently, until coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the cooked ground beef and any accumulated liquid, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the chili, partially covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the beans and their liquid and simmer uncovered until the beans are softened and the chili is thickened, about 30 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top with sour cream, Cheddar and scallions. Serve with tortilla chips.

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