Winters are definitely for comfort food like this family-favorite here Chili Recipe. It’s a great comforting dish to lighten you up this season with its warm and earthy spices that are as pleasing as ever. Even my picky-eater would gladly chow down a bowl of this. Me?? ….I don’t care if I get to eat this every day. It’s so dang delicious, filling, and healthy! So I’m resharing this recipe for this new year with a video to finally convince you that this one is an absolute must-have, especially for this cold season. Stay warm and cozy!
How do you make a good homemade chili?
Most recipes would only call for ground meat, but since I love to go all-in with my recipes, I added some beef cubes to this recipe for added texture and flavor. Browning the cubed beef first allows a beefy and flavorful base to this dish including those browned bits at the bottom of the pan. Then I cook the ground beef in the same pan to soak up the flavor of the cubed beef and its bits. Yes, this one here is loaded with real beefy flavor! So I highly suggest you never skip that one. Once the ground meat is no longer pink, you can now toss the spices and seasonings to enhance more the flavor and aroma in this cozy dish. Stir it well and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to settle in as a foundation before you add in the tomato puree, broth, and beans. You may add chunky diced or finely minced tomatoes, but I suggest that you go with puree so as the ground meat can sip through it easily. Let it simmer for around 20 minutes to cook through. And voila, a hearty one-pot family meal for the entire family!
Recipe Ingredients
If you’ve ever tried my recipes, you probably know by now that I’m all about layers of flavors in my dish. I certainly want to indulge myself in a flavorful dish no matter how straightforward it is to prepare. Chili recipe can be made easy using these primary ingredients:
ground beef kidney and pinto beans chili powder tomato puree diced tomatoes cumin beef broth
But why settle there when you can obviously jazz it up? The reason I added a couple of ingredients here and there is that this chili recipe is ABSOLUTELY great on its own – no need for cheese, green onions, or sour cream. It is that flavorful! So I added these as well into the mix to create an above and beyond chili recipe.
diced beef stew onion and garlic jalapeno cayenne pepper dried thyme coriander and oregano salt and masa harina
Can I freeze Beef Chili?
Yes, chili dishes can be frozen. Let the chili cool down completely before transferring them to an airtight container and store in the freezer for 2-3 months. Now you’ll have an express chili whenever you feel like wanting to. You can also refrigerate it for 2-3 days.
Serving Suggestions
Serve a bowl of this warm and hearty chili recipe with your preferred toppings of sour cream, cheese, crushed tortilla chips, pico do gallo, pitted avocado, green onion, or fresh cilantro. Or you can also serve it with these ones below.
Skillet Cornbread crusty French bread Flour Tortilla over rice or pasta in soft hoagie rolls Easy Dinner Rolls to sop up the sauce
More Hearty and Cozy Recipes
Chili Mac and Cheese White Bean Chicken Chili American Goulash Slow Cooker Beef Stew
How to Make Chili
Heat oil in a large saucepan and brown diced beef over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up the meat while stirring, and cook until no longer pink – about 6-7 minutes. Then toss in onions, garlic, jalapenos, chili powder, cayenne pepper and dried thyme. Mix until thoroughly combined. Cook for another 3-4 minutes to allow the spices to meld together.
Pour in the tomato sauce, followed by the beans and water/broth. Stir well and scrape the sides. Add cumin powder, oregano, coriander, salt, and masa harina as a thickener. Stir and bring it to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Adjust broth/water when necessary or depending on your preference. Turn off the stove and remove the pot from the heat. Serve with shredded cheddar, chopped onions, avocado, and/or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
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