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5 from 7 votes

Easy HEARTY Chili

Easy simple fast and delicious chili with Freezer instructions as well
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, chili, dinner, dinnerideas, recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Fosheela

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet or frying pan

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef 80-85% works best
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 1 can red kidney beans do not drain
  • 1 can black beans do not drain
  • 1 can rotel tomato blend you can use mild or spicy
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes do not drain
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes do not drain
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp chili powder you can add more or less depending on your spice level
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp white sugar or sugar substitute (if using substitute only use 1/2 tsp)

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef in skillet until no longer pink, drain, set aside
  • in same skillet saute up the onions garlic and bell pepper until onions are translucent (about 2-3 mins)
  • Dump meat, all cans, all veggies, and all spices into a large pot or stock pot
  • Stir up mixture and let mixture come to a boil
  • Once chili has come to a boil put heat on low, cover, and let simmer for one hour (or longer if you have the time)
  • Serve with cheese, sour cream, chips, crackers whatever your heart desires.

Notes

This is a very versatile recipe. Use whatever beans you have in your pantry! 
Use different toppings, throw in some jalapenos for more spice!
Add some fresh cherry tomatoes on top with some corn 
The possibilities are endless