Dad’s Easy Homemade Chili (with a classic secret ingredient)
You have to try my Dad's easy chili recipe! It's a simple recipe for a classic chili with a surprising secret ingredient that takes chili to the next level!Serve this with some 3 ingredient cornbread or my crispy cheddar cornbread for a full meal. Perfect for game day or parties!
PREP TIME
5 minutes
COOK TIME
55 minutes
INGREDIENTS
17
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Beef, (chicken, turkey, pork or bison), Ground
- 111 Yellow Onion, Large, chopped
- .333.333.333 Green Bell Pepper, medium (seeded and, chopped
- 111 Kidney Beans, can (or whatever beans you have on hand)
- 1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp Chili Powder, (or to taste)
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cumin, Ground
- 14.5 oz14.5 oz14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes, 1 can
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Tomato Sauce, (canned)
- 1-2 tsp1-2 tsp1-2 tsp Chocolate Syrup - Hershey's, (Dad's SECRET ingredient)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt, (or to taste)
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper, (or to taste)
- .5.5.5 Cheddar Cheese
- .25.25.25 Red Onion, Diced
- .25.25.25 Sour Cream
- .5.5.5 Green Onion (Scallion), Green
- 111 Corn Tortilla Chips
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Saute the veggies: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, like a dutch oven, over medium heat, add a little olive oil. Add the onion and green bell pepper and saute until lightly brown, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the meat and seasonings: Add the ground beef and brown, breaking it up into chunks. Stir in chili powder and cumin. You can add a little water if it looks dry. (especially with the leaner meats) Get that to coat and crumble.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer: Then, stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more chili powder or cumin to taste if need be.
- Add the beans and chocolate: Stir in your favorite beans and 1-2 teaspoon of Hershey’s syrup (Not too much it could get too sweet) and let simmer on low for another 15-20 minutes. Taste again and adjust any seasoning if needed.
- Cool and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors fully develop.
- Reheat the next day and serve!
Notes
Meat to Beans Ratio - You'll use a pound of ground beef per can of beans, a nice balance for a bean chili. Make Ahead - Make the chili the day BEFORE you serve it. Cool and refrigerate overnight so the flavors have time to meld and intensify. This is what some restaurants do with soups because it's always better the next day! Hershey's Syrup - YES! This is my Dad's secret ingredient and it's what makes this chili so special!
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Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Meat Nut Free Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 365 |
| Fat: | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 13 g |
| Protein: | 31 g |
| Cholesterol: | 100 g |
| Sodium: | 871 mg |
| Fiber: | 4 g |
| Sugars: | 6 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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