Chili Recipe
35 min
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
  • 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 1 1/2 cups diced)
  • 2 cans tomatoes (diced (15-ounce cans))
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 15 ounces water
  • 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans))
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large dutch oven, saute diced peppers and onions until translucent and they start to caramelize.

  2. 2

    Add seasonings (minus the baking soda) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Make sure they don’t burn.

  3. 3

    Add ground meat and brown until just done. It’s okay if it still has some pink in it before you add the rest of the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste.

  5. 5

    Bring to a simmer over medium low heat and cook for about 15 minutes. Then add the drained beans.

  6. 6

    Stir in the baking soda. The sauce will start to bubble up. Stir over medium heat until the bubbles have gone away.

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and serve.