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my favorite chili

Favorite Chili

A thick, chunky beef and bean chili with just the right amount of heat.

Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Total40 min
Serves8-10
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Bowl of beef and bean chili

This is, without a doubt, my favorite chili recipe! This hearty, flavorful chili warms you from the inside out with its thick, chunky texture and just the right amount of kick. It's the ultimate comfort for soothing your soul on a chilly day!

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Favorite Chili

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Total 40 min

Make it for
½×1×2×3×
8-10 servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 onions or 1 extra large onion
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes (Rotel – Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilis)
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce (or 4, 8 ounce cans tomato sauce)
1 quart homemade canned tomatoes, or 1 can (32 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Optional toppings – Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese

Instructions

1

Cook ground beef with onions and peppers in a large cast iron pot or dutch oven. Season with salt and pepper.

2

Drain excess grease and add the rest of the ingredients.

3

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 – 60 minutes.

Rachelle's tip ♡

It has a little kick if you put in a whole jalapeno, but I wouldn't say it's spicy. If you'd rather not have that extra heat, then just put in 1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped.

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