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Homemade Chili

This homemade chili is hearty and rich - it's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and scallions for the ultimate win! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 16 ounce cans Bush’s best chili beans kidney beans mild chili sauce (do not drain or rinse)
  • 1 10 ounce can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies  do not drain or rinse
  • 15.5 ounce can Bush's best chili magic campfire style do not drain or rinse
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cook the onions and peppers over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the ground beef, and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a ladle, discard the excess oil leaving only about 1/4 of it in the pot.
  • Add the granulated garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, granulated onion, and cayenne pepper, and fresh garlic. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 hour uncovered.
  • Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, if desired and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1337mg | Potassium: 1418mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 22.7mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 7.3mg