Homemade Chili Recipes

Chicken and Black Bean Chili

I submitted this because so many people like black beans and Mexican flavors. I have not made it and most likely will not because of the chiles and some of the other ingredients (allergic). But I hope some of you will enjoy it.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil (or vegetable oil) divided
• 1 - 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
• 2 cups diced yellow onions
• 1 cup seeded, diced poblano chiles
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 - canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 1 - 14.5 oz.can black beans
• 1 - 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
• 2 ears corn, kernels cut from the cobs
• salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced
• 1- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 cup crumbled Mexican cotija cheese
• 1/2 cup grated mixed cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses

Directions:

Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a heavy-bottomed, 8-quart pot over medium heat.

Add the chicken, chili powder, and cumin seeds and saute until the chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes.

Transfer the meat to a bowl and set aside.

Return the pot to the heat, add the remaining 1/4 cup of oil, and cook the yellow onions, poblanos, bell pepper, chipotles, and garlic, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown.

Stir in the beans with their liquid, tomatoes, and corn and return the cooked chicken with all its juices. Turn the heat down to low and simmer, stirring every 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine the avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime, jalapenos, and salt. Set aside.

To serve, ladle the chili into bowls and top with the salsa and the cheeses.

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By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, CA

Off the Shelf Chili

This is a quick, easy, and flexible chili. You can vary the type of ground meat used, the varieties and amount of beans used, and the level of spiciness. If you increase the number of cans of beans or the amount of ground meat used, add additional soup or canned tomatoes. Many of the ingredients are generally on my pantry shelf.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 can chili beans
• 1 can light kidney beans or pinto beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder, adjust amount to suit your desired level of spiciness
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder OR 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• approximately one pound ground meat (I used ground turkey, but have used both ground chicken or beef in the past.)
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• grated cheese, optional

Directions:

Add olive oil to Dutch oven or similar pot. This ingredient is particularly important when using turkey or chicken, due to the lower fat content of these meats.

Add ground meat and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring to prevent sticking.

Add onion and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and soft, stirring often.

Add soup, tomatoes and green chilies, beans, chili powder, and garlic. I did add a bit of water, from rinsing out the cans. Stir to mix.

Simmer approximately 20 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Serve topped with shredded cheese if desired.

This is good served with a green salad and/or corn bread.

Note: The spiciness of the chili powder increases over time. So if made the night before keep this in mind.

By Barbara from Bremerton, WA

Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 lb. hamburger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 2 quarts canned tomatoes
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 Tbsp. vinegar
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin

Directions:

Brown hamburger, onion, and garlic. Drain off fat. Add rest of the ingredients. Simmer 30-45 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Short Cut Chili

Fast, easy, and good chili my family likes! It is fast because the salsa is your chopped veggies. Easy because everything goes in the skillet.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15 oz.) can of tomatoes. They can be stewed, chopped or crushed.
• 1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups of Chi Chis jarred salsa
• 1 packet of chili seasoning
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 (15 oz.) can of dark red kidney beans
• sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. In a big skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat.
2. Drain off fat.
3. In same skillet, pour in other ingredients. Stir together.
4. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for fifteen minutes covered.
5. Serve in bowls. Garnish with a teaspoon of sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.

By Vickie from Canton, MI

Chili

A fall and winter favorite of our family.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. hamburger
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 2 large cans tomatoes
• 4-5 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 tsp. salt
• 3 cans kidney beans, drained (optional)

Directions:

Brown hamburger and onion in margarine. Add rest of ingredients and let boil. Cover and cook 1 hour. Add 3 cans kidney beans, drained, if desired (I don't). Cook 15 minutes longer.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Almost Instant Chili 5 Ways

Quick to make, easy, especially when unable to do much cooking.

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. can chili with beans
• Onions, fresh or dehydrated
• one serving pack of EasyMac

Directions:

I like "Chili 5 Ways" but can't make a large amount from scratch, so my version is "almost instant". For those that don't know, "Chili 5 Ways" consists of meat with chili flavor/sauce, beans, onions, pasta, cheese.

I take a serving pack of EasyMac and prepare per directions in a deep microwave container. When done I add the chopped onions, about 1/4 cup, or 1 Tbsp. dehydrated onions. Add the can of chili with beans, mix together and reheat so all is hot. Makes 2 generous servings or just one for you if you are really hungry.

This may not match up to the restaurant versions, but is good enough for me. Sometimes I just get a taste for it so I make sure the ingredients are on hand.

Servings:	1-2
Time:	3-4 min Minutes Preparation Time 6-7 min Minutes Cooking Time

Source: Me, myself and I had the idea and tried it one day, liked it.

By knitter926 from Bloomington, IL

Crockpot Chili

This is a great, sweet-tasting chili!

Approximate Time: 8-10 hours

Yield: 8

Ingredients:

• 2 lb ground beef ($6.00)
• 1 large onion, chopped ($.69)
• 1 small, sweet green or red pepper, chopped ($.40)
• 2 16oz. cans dark red kidney beans ($3.00)
• 1 16oz. can tomatoes ($1.69)
• 1 46oz. can tomato juice ($1.79)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 2-3 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Brown ground beef, onions, and pepper; drain well.
2. Put all ingredients together in crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours.

By Robin

Chili

My favorite winter soup!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 lb. ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. shortening
• 2 large cans red kidney beans
• 1 can chili sauce
• 2 cups water
• 1 quart tomato juice
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder

Directions:

Brown onion and beef in shortening. Combine remaining ingredients and then add browned meat and onions. Simmer until seasoning is well blended.

This makes a lot! I usually have enough left to put in the freezer. This is best made in the crock pot as chili is one of those things that, the slower and longer it cooks, the better it tastes. I usually let simmer all day on low.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Chili

This is a great recipe! I do leave out the Tabasco sauce, though. This feeds a large group.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. hamburger
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 (29 oz.) can tomato puree
• 2 cups water
• 2 large cans kidney beans
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 10 drops Tabasco sauce

Directions:

Brown beef and onions. Add to other ingredients. Simmer 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Make Lots of Chili

When I make Chili, I start with 5 pounds of ground chuck, 2 (gallon) cans of red beans or kidney beans, and 2 (gallon) cans of tomatoes. Add onions and bell peppers according to your taste. Also add chili powder to your liking. Or, if you are like me and don't care for chili powder, use crushed red peppers for a little bite. This makes a huge soup kettle full.

Enjoy a meal from it, then cool the rest. Pour enough for a meal into gallon ziplocks. Lay the bag down and let the chili fill the bag nearly to the ziplock edge to eliminate as much air as possible. Seal the bags and lay on cookie sheets in the freezer until they are frozen. Once frozen, set them on edge in your freezer inside a plastic shopping bag. This keeps them handy and also protects them from getting holes rubbed in the bags.

This is a great way to feed unexpected guests on a cold winter's night in the minimum of time. You can thaw them quickly in warm water in the sink, then heat in a pot or the microwave.

By Harlean from AR

Homemade Chili with Variations

I make a huge batch of chili with no beans. I split the batch in half and add beans to one half, leaving the other half with no beans in it (don't add beans until after the chili is made). Everyone has their own favorite chili recipe, so I won't give mine. Either serve it as is, or use the variations I have listed:

• shredded cheddar cheese

• a dollop of sour cream

• anything else you like on your chili, such as crumbled nachos or Doritos

• served over nacho chips with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and refried beans for a Taco Salad. Can also add cooked rice mixed in with the chili.

• served with cut up hot dogs mixed in

• served over cooked noodles

• served over cooked rice

A perfect accompaniment to either one is a nice grilled cheese sandwich.

By Cricket from Parkton, NC

Chili

A simple recipe that is also inexpensive to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 can chili beans
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 medium onion

Directions:

Brown hamburger and onion. Add other ingredients. Allow to simmer until heated thoroughly and ready to serve.

Size of can of chili beans can vary to your taste. I prefer no chili beans at all.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Mushroom Chili Delight

A great, different chili recipe!

Approximate Time: about 90 minutes

Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 lb ground beef ($12.00)
• 1 (46 oz.) can tomato juice ($1.89)
• 1 (15 oz.) can red kidney beans ($1.19)
• 3 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce with mushrooms ($3.00)
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce ($.89)
• 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained ($.89)
• 2 Tbsp minced onions
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp pizza seasoning

Steps:

1. Cook hamburger first; drain.
2. Add all of the above ingredients.
3. Bring to a boil for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Stir occasionally and then serve when heated through.

By Robin