The Best Chili Recipe

The Best Chili Recipe

8 servings
This thick and hearty Chili Recipe is filled with ground beef, beans and the perfect blend of spices, then slow cooked to perfection.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    1 lb.
  • red bell pepper; seeded and chopped
    1
  • onion; diced
    ½
  • can pinto beans
    1 oz.
  • can kidney beans
    1 oz.
  • can black beans
    1 oz.
  • can tomato sauce
    1 oz.
  • can tomato puree
    1 oz
  • can rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies

    chili fixin’s

    1 oz
  • sugar
    1 tbsp
  • chili powder
    2 tbsp
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • cumin
    1 tsp
  • red pepper flakes
    ½ tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown ground beef till no longer pink, drain, and add to crock pot.

  2. 2

    To the crock pot add the bell pepper, onion, all the beans (drain about 85% of the liquid from the beans before adding to the slow cooker), tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato puree. Add all the spices, and give it a good stir.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

The Best Chili Recipe

The Best Chili Recipe

5.0(116)370 min8 servings346 cal

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About this Recipe

Ready for a bowl of chili that truly satisfies, hitting all the right notes of savory, spicy, and deeply comforting? This slow-cooked chili recipe delivers exactly that, making it the perfect hearty meal for any occasion.

Why This Chili Works

What sets "The Best Chili Recipe" apart is its incredible depth of flavor and wonderfully thick texture. By combining three types of beans—pinto, kidney, and black beans—with rich ground beef and a perfect blend of spices, you get a complexity that's hard to beat. The long, slow cook time allows all these flavors to meld beautifully, creating a dish that feels both familiar and extraordinary.

What to Expect

Prepare for a truly thick and hearty chili experience. Each spoonful will bring together tender ground beef, soft beans, and a nuanced spice profile, from the subtle warmth of cumin and chili powder to a gentle kick from red pepper flakes and Rotel. The tomato base is rich and savory, balanced with just a touch of sugar to enhance the overall taste without making it sweet. This is a comforting, robust dish designed to fill you up and warm you from the inside out, perfect for cooler evenings or a casual gathering.

Customization & Variations

This recipe is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences. If you prefer less heat, simply reduce the red pepper flakes or opt for a mild diced tomato rather than Rotel with green chilies. For a different flavor profile, you could swap out the red bell pepper for green or yellow, or even add a splash of your favorite hot sauce at the end. You can also experiment with different bean varieties based on what you have on hand, though the trio specified creates a great textural mix.

Serving & Context

Serve this incredible chili as a standalone dinner, perhaps with a side of cornbread for dipping. It's fantastic for feeding a crowd, perfect for game days, family dinners, or potlucks, and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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