World's Best Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbground beef
- 4 tbspolive oil
- 1yellow onion
chopped
- 1green bell pepper
chopped
- 4 clovesgarlic
minced
- ¼ cflat-leaf italian parsley
finely chopped
- 2jalapeño peppers)
finely chopped (optional
- 3 tbspchili powder
- 2 tspcumin
- 1 tspsugar
- 1 tsporegano
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tsppepper
- ¼ tspcayenne pepper
- 46 oztomato juice
- 28 ozdiced tomatoes
- 15 oztomato sauce
- 16 ozkidney beans
drained and rinsed
- 16 ozpinto beans
drained and rinsed
- shredded cheese and sour cream
for topping
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Transfer the meat to a bowl. Drain excess grease from skillet, but do not clean.
- 2
Add the olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, parsley and jalapeño peppers (if using) and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add the chili powder, cumin, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Stir until combined.
- 3
If cooking on the stove top, add the cooked meat back to the skillet. If using a slow cooker, add meat-veggie mixture to the slow cooker. Add the tomato juice, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans and pinto beans to either the skillet or slow cooker, depending on which you are using.
- 4
On the stove top, bring to a boil, dial back to medium-low and simmer for 2 hours (stir occasionally). In slow cooker, cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Serve warm with cheese and sour cream.
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About this Recipe
Ready to experience a chili that truly earns its accolades? This World's Best Chili Recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a proven contest winner, promising rave reviews from everyone who tastes it.
The secret to this chili's extraordinary depth of flavor lies in its generous cooking time. An impressive eight-hour simmer ensures that all the rich ingredients meld together perfectly, creating a complex, savory, and incredibly satisfying dish that sets it apart from simpler versions.
Prepare for a hearty, comforting bowl brimming with the robust flavors of ground beef, a rich base of tomato juice, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce, expertly seasoned with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and a touch of cayenne. The long, slow cook transforms these ingredients into a thick, deeply flavored chili with an unparalleled richness. This substantial recipe yields 12 servings, making it ideal for feeding a large family, entertaining guests, or enjoying throughout the week.
For those who appreciate a gentle kick, the finely chopped jalapeño peppers are an optional addition that adds a subtle warmth. You can also adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to match your preferred spice level. And, of course, don't forget the classic chili toppings of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream to complete each hearty serving.
This robust and comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings, game day gatherings, or any occasion where you crave a deeply satisfying meal.