The Best Chili Recipe (2024)

This is the easiest and best chili recipe. It is loaded with flavor and simple to make. Made with ground beef, tomatoes, and plenty of chili seasoning.

This classic chili recipe is great for cold nights. Smells delicious while it’s simmering on the stovetop or in the crockpot.

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This classic chili recipe is great for winter nights. It’s easy to cook on the stovetop or in the crockpot. It can be made in about 30 minutes and is a hearty one-pot dish.

Quick and Easy Chili Recipe

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A simple homemade blend of chili seasonings gives the dish a depth of flavor and turns it into an amazing chili recipe. You can cook it in 30 minutes or can cook it with a long, slow simmer.

How to make the best chili recipe ever

Chili Ingredients:

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 pound ground beef

2 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp ground cumin

2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 1/2 cup beef broth

2 can petite diced tomatoes

3 garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook onions for 2 minutes.

Add in the ground beef, brown, and crumble until cooked through. Drain and add to large dutch oven.

Stir the rest of the ingredients into the pot.

Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Serve with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.

*In place of ground beef you can use ground turkey or ground chicken.

What to top chili with?

The possibilities are endless! You can keep it a simple dish or add as much flavor as you desire. Toppings that go great with chili are:

shredded cheddar cheese

A dollop of sour cream

raw diced onions

oyster crackers

jalapeños

sliced avocados

Green onions

Fresh cilantro

Avocado slices

Fritos

What goes well with chili for dinner?

Serve it up with a few Fritos for dipping or a big slice of buttered cornbread. Cornbread is my favorite! I grew up eating cornbread and is a staple in every southern home.

This classic beef chili is always a big hit for my family. It’s the perfect comfort food and a great meal during the winter that your entire family will enjoy.

How to make chili in the slow cooker or crockpot

Let the slow cooker do the simmering – great for busy nights. This crockpot chili is great for your next game day party, potluck, or weeknight family dinner.

The recipe is the same if cooking on the stovetop or the crockpot. You follow the directions, add everything to the slow cooker and let simmer on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.

How to thicken this beef chili recipe

Wanting a more thick and creamy chili? You can slowly whisk in cornstarch or add a tablespoon of tomato paste until you get the desired thickness.

Chili Recipe Add-Ins

Bacon – Adding cooked chopped bacon gives the chili a little more added flavor. Plus bacon is always a good idea.

Cocoa Powder – Mix in a teaspoon of cocoa with the tomato sauce adds a unique flavor with some depth.

Chipotle Pepper or Adobe Sauce – Gives the dish a smoky flavor. Great for those that enjoy spicy food.

Extra Veggies – Want to sneak in some more veggies, then this is the dish to do so. Chopped zucchini, mushrooms, sweet potato, corn, carrots, bell pepper, chili peppers, and butternut squash are all great choices.

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How to store chili

Place leftovers in an airtight container and place in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or you can freeze for up 2 months. Place in a plastic freezer bag, but make sure all air has been pressed out.

A big pot of hearty chili on cool evenings makes for the perfect dinner. The best thing about this recipe is that it’s versatile and can easily add in extra veggies or make it as spicy as you’d like.

Serve it with homemade cornbread or crackers and you have a meal the whole family will enjoy.

What you’ll need for this easy chili recipe:

soup bowls

Large pot

Crockpot

Enjoy this amazing chili dish with your family, they will be begging for seconds and asking you to make it again soon.

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