Ingredients to Make Edna’s Chili:

This is an ultimate chili recipe with loads of flavor and an easy to make recipe. In 30 minutes this chili will be ready to feed a crowd!

  • Olive Oil: This is used to sauté the onion, bell pepper, cloves creating a flavor.
  • Onion: Dice up the onion the best you can without too many tears.
  • Green Bell Pepper: Cut into small chunks depending on your preference.
  • Garlic Cloves: I prefer fresh cloves but you are welcome to use the jarred minced garlic for substitute.
  • Ground Beef: Lean ground beef gives flavor but also less fat and grease.
  • Beef Broth: Adds in flavor and liquid while cooking.
  • Tomato: Sauce and diced tomatoes come in a can for a quick dump in the pot.
  • Beans: Pinto and kidney bean give a good mixture of tender and soft beans.
  • Seasonings: Chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne mixes together giving the chili a sweet, spicy and savory flavoring.

How to Make Good Homemade Chili:

Dump and go recipe that uses only one pot! It is perfect for a quick meal during a busy week or let simmer on a weekend when feeding a crowd. Bring this chili to any potluck or gathering and watch it disappear in no time.

  1. Sauté and Cook Beef: In a large pot add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until almost tender. Brown the ground beef and cook and crumble until brown.
  2. Add in Remaining Ingredients: Add in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne.
  3. Boil: Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until it starts to thicken and flavors combine about 30 minutes.

The process of making chili by sautéing the onions and green peppers, cooking the ground beef and adding the beans, tomatoes and seasonings into the pot to simmer.

Variations:

So many fun ways to make this chili thicker, spicier or even adding in cocoa powder! That is a delicious treat in your chili. Change up some of the ingredients and you may end up with a white chicken chili which is also another popular chili our family loves. Try these variations to see what you come up with!

  • Vegetables: Potatoes, carrots, celery, mushrooms or zucchini are all great add ins for sautéing at the beginning.
  • Meat: Substitute the beef for turkey, steak, Italian sausage or chicken.
  • Seasonings: Try using taco seasoning for a tex-tex taste.
  • Smokey Taste: Adobe sauce oor paprika or a liquid smoke for a smoky taste.
  • Beef Broth: Don’t have beef broth? Chicken or even water will help keep it thick and will simmer well with either liquid.
  • Sugar: Sounds crazy, right! Sugar adds a bit of sweetness. Cocoa powder will also add subtle hint of sweetness with a savory taste of chocolate. It is a must try! Just a teaspoon will do the trick!

Top Your Chili:

Go wild and add all the toppings you love to make this chili even better! From a sweet avocado, creamy sour cream or a crunchy chip is just what this chili needs. All the favorites blend together so well with this chili recipe.

Here are some of our families staple toppings to try:

  • Sour Cream: Add a dollop over top.
  • Onions: Chopped up and sprinkled on top.
  • Shredded Cheese: This will melt over top the chili
  • Jalapeños: Spicy deliciousness
  • Cilantro: Looks good and adds a great flavoring
  • Avocado: Sliced and add in
  • Tortilla Strips: A crunchy bite
  • Frito Chips: Pile them on!
  • Lime Wedges: Squeeze over top

 

Chili in a bowl with lime wedge, sour cream, Frito chips and shredded cheese.

Enjoy!