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Best Chili Ever

Hearty, flavorful chili packed with beans, meat, and spices for a cozy meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Servings8
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 15 oz cans Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 15 oz can Pink Beans (or Light Red Beans)
  • 1 15 oz can Pinto Beans or Chili Beans
  • 2 15 oz cans Pork and Beans
  • 4 11 oz cans Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 1 can Water use the tomato soup can for measurement; add more for desired thickness
  • 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef lightly drained after browning (use up to 2 lbs for a meatier meal)
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper diced or mixed bell (red, yellow, green)
  • 1 large Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 4 large cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp Chili Powder add cumin if your chili powder lacks it
  • Olive Oil or any oil to sauté veggies
  • Optional: Fire Roasted Tomatoes Corn, Roasted Peppers, Black Beans

Instructions

  • Brown Ground Beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef with 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Do not fully brown; leave some pink.
  • Sauté Vegetables: While draining the beef, add oil to the pot and sauté the diced bell pepper, celery, and onion until slightly translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for a few more minutes.
  • Combine Ingredients: Return the ground beef to the pot. Add all the beans, tomato soup, remaining chili powder, and water. Stir well.
  • Cook: Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes, stirring often. Uncover and cook for another 30 minutes.
  • Thicken: Let the chili sit after cooking; it will thicken as it cools. Add more chili powder to taste if desired. Fresher chili powder is recommended, and hot chili powder can be added for extra heat.