A big bowl of our Homemade Chili Recipe is perfect for a cold and rainy night in with a piece of buttermilk cornbread to soak up all the juices leftover in the bowl. YES! One pot — 30 minutes — PERFECT!
CHILI RECIPE
The best Chili recipe doesn’t get any easier than this. If you’ve been following me for a while now, you may have noticed how much I love throwing ingredients into a pot and allowing it to cook or simmer until its ready. There’s nothing like putting a large pot of Chili in the centre of the table and have everyone at it. Especially when it’s cold and miserable outside! I took full advantage of the freezing nights and made three batches of this chili — two of which made it to the freezer waiting for me to use them for something else.
HOW DO YOU MAKE GOOD HOMEMADE CHILI
Start with a large heavy-based pot (or casserole pot) and sauté onions, green peppers (or capsicum), jalapeños and garlic until fragrant. Cook until browned (Break up any big chunks with the end of your wooden spoon). Stir in your seasonings and spices, then mix in crushed tomatoes, broth and beans. Let simmer until the chili thickens (this takes about 30 minutes). That’s IT!
WHAT INGREDIENTS GO INTO CHILI?
The recipe calls for ground beef (or beef mince) but you CAN you use ground turkey or chicken. You could also use a slow cook meat, such as chuck steak or brisket, BUT you will need to have it on a low simmer for a couple of hours to allow the meat to break down. You’ll need other simple veggies, such as onions, bell peppers and garlic to create your flavour base. The most important ingredients to add into a good chili recipe is spices! For example: cumin, chili powder, paprika and cayenne.
WHAT BEANS DO YOU USE FOR CHILI?
Any beans can be used in this chili recipe! I love kidney beans (red beans) and black beans, but you can swap them with pinto beans or even chick peas!
WHAT DO YOU TOP CHILI WITH?
To make your Chili even BETTER, top with any of the following options!
Sour cream Shredded cheddar cheese Sliced jalapeños Sliced green onions Chopped Cilantro
WHAT GOES WELL WITH CHILI FOR DINNER?
Buttermilk Cornbread Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread Savoury Cornbread Buttery Mashed Cauliflower
BEST CHILI LEFTOVERS
Turn your leftovers into another meal with so many different options!
Serve with a side of corn chips or warm tortillas Over rice and black beans With fries or crispy garlic baked wedges Stuffed inside baked jacket potatoes As Sloppy Joes stuffed inside fresh bread rolls As a hot dog topping — Chili Dogs!
Or create a whole new CHILI recipe, such as this Chili Mac And Cheese! … Read More
