Best Chili Recipe Ever

Today I have for you the best chili recipe ever! You won’t understand how good it is until you try it for yourself. Everyone I make it for absolutely loves it and they always ask me for the recipe. My inspiration for this recipe was Wendy’s. I think they make the absolute best chili! But as much as I used to eat it and loved it I got tired of paying for it. So I decided to make my own version of it. I haven’t  bought their chili for years now because I prefer my own.

 I actually cook this year round. It’s just too good not to.  I can be pretty picky when it comes to chili. Which I think a lot of people are. I don’t like mine very thick. I like it to have a soupy consistency. And I NEVER EVER put pasta in it. To me it just doesn’t belong.

I must have made chili dozens of times before I finally decided this one was my favorite. It is full of flavor and it’s hard to not steal spoonfuls of it while it’s simmering away. For us it has just the perfect level of spice but if you are especially sensitive to spice you could use just one jalapeno or substitute them with another bell pepper.

One thing you can do to chili that will ruin it in my honest opinion is garnishing it with bagged shredded cheese. You see I’m not totally against bagged shredded cheese. I use it sometimes. But never on my chili. Plus it just looks ugly compared to fresh grated cheese. Green onions however are a must. You can use the next days leftover to make frito pie! Who doesn’t love that??

 The Best Chili Recipe Ever

Make this recipe at your next get-together, it is sure to be a hit. It really is the best chili recipe ever! Don’t forget to top it with your favorite garnishes such as cheese, green onions and sour cream.

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Best Chili Recipe Ever

This is the best chili recipe ever! There's nothing more comforting than this on a chilly Fall or Winter evening.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 644 kcal

Author Carissa

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 green bell pepper chopped
• 2 jalapenos chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can of tomato sauce
• 27 oz can of chile beans
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 tbsp of ground cumin
• 2 1/2 tbsp of chili powder
• 1/4 tsp of dried oregano leaves
• 1-2 tbsp of brown sugar
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 beef bouillon cubes

Instructions

1. Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat
2. Drain browned beef on a paper towel lined bowl.
3. Leave about 2 tbsp of grease in the pot.
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and garlic cloves to the pot with the grease and saute for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Return the beef to the pot.
6. Dump in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, water, cumin, chili powder, oregano leaves, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon cubes.
7. Stir well.
8. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
9. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese and green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Best Chili Recipe Ever

Amount Per Serving

Calories 644 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33g 51%

Saturated Fat 12g 60%

Cholesterol 116mg 39%

Sodium 1765mg 74%

Potassium 1869mg 53%

Total Carbohydrates 52g 17%

Dietary Fiber 14g 56%

Sugars 16g

Protein 38g 76%

Vitamin A 37.7%

Vitamin C 67.5%

Calcium 23.1%

Iron 60.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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