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How to Make Homemade Chili Recipe

How to Make Homemade Chili Recipe
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This homemade chili recipe features a flavorful blend of ground beef or turkey, diced green peppers, onions, kidney beans, and a rich tomato base enhanced with a blend of spicy seasonings. Perfect for a hearty and comforting meal, this chili is simple to prepare and customizable to your heat preference.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 pounds ground beef or turkey

Vegetables

  • 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups diced)

Canned Goods

  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce cans)
  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 ounces)
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 15 ounces water
  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large Dutch oven, sauté the diced green peppers and onions over medium heat until they become translucent and start to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add Seasonings: Add all the spices except the baking soda—chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and white pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes while stirring continuously to release their flavors, being careful not to burn them.
  3. Brown the Meat: Add the ground beef or turkey to the pot and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Some pink is okay as it will finish cooking later.
  4. Add Tomato Ingredients and Simmer: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for about 15 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Add Beans and Baking Soda: Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans. Stir in the optional baking soda. The sauce may bubble up as the baking soda reacts, so continue stirring over medium heat until the bubbling subsides, which helps neutralize acidity and enhances texture.
  6. Finish and Serve: Remove the chili from heat and serve hot with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Using baking soda is optional but helps reduce the acidity and creates a smoother sauce texture.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option or keep beef for richer flavor.
  • Adjust the cayenne and chipotle powders to control the spiciness to your preference.
  • For a thicker chili, reduce the amount of water or simmer longer.
  • Leftover chili tastes even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.

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