5-Star Homemade Chili Recipe

This 5-star homemade chili recipe by Rachel cooks with love ❤ is bursting with flavors, making it the perfect meal this cold season! It’s one of the classic comfort foods that will never get old. This recipe combines different spices and seasonings in one pot to get the best-tasting chili you will ever have. It’s incredibly easy to make and can serve big groups, which makes it the best meal option for potlucks.

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This homemade chili is fully loaded with beef, beans, and lots of good flavor. Don’t want it to be too spicy? No problem, as you can serve the chili separately! This way, people who don’t prefer heat can still enjoy this dish. To make it a complete meal, add pico de gallo, shredded colby jack cheese, and sour cream on top, then serve with homemade cornbread. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner at home.

Best Classic Chili Ingredients

• 3 lbs of chuck roast (ground chunky)
• 4 to 5 tablespoons of bacon grease (divided)
• 1 medium/ large onion (chopped)
• 1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 large yellow bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 lbs of diced fresh tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon of freshly ground cumin
• 4 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 cup of water for molcajete
• 3 tablespoons of ancho chili powder
• 3 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of Mexican oregano
• pepper
• salt
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of beef bouillon
• 2 tablespoon sof maseca corn flour with 1/4 cup of water
• 2 1/2 cups of beef broth
• 2 jalapenos (optional)

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How to Make Chili At Home

Step 1:

Place a pan over medium high heat. Add bacon grease and sear the beef in batches. Season with salt and pepper. Give it a minute before tossing it around. Remove some of the grease and transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining beef.

Step 2:

Place a pot over medium heat. Add more of the bacon grease and onions. Cook until translucent. Next, add the bell peppers, chili powder, ancho chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir everything until well incorporated. Constantly move it around until the spices are toasted, then add the tomatoes, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well for 30 seconds.

Step 3:

Add the oregano, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Stir and give it about 30 seconds.

Step 4:

Add the beef bouillon and corn flour with water to the pot. Mix well, then bring back the cooked ground beef. Stir until combined.

Step 5:

Add 2 cups of beef broth, minced garlic, and jalapeno. Make a taste test and adjust seasonings if needed. Place the lid, lower the temperature to medium low, and cook for 1.5 hours.

Step 6:

Add the beans and mix well. Place the lid and let it simmer on low for 20 minutes.

5-Star Homemade Chili Recipe