Wholesome, familiar chili is such a warming meal when the weather is cold! This classic recipe won't disappoint!
Recipe by Tammy Circeo on March 18, 2020
Prep time: PT30M
Cook time: PT120M
Total time: PT150M
Rating
5 stars (1 reviews)
Keywords
chili
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef
3 cloves garlic (chopped small)
3 stalks celery (chopped small)
2 large onions (chopped small)
3½ cups diced tomatoes (or a 28-ounce can)
3 cups tomato sauce (or 3 8-ounce cans)
Salt (to season)
½ teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 Tablespoons chili powder
1 dash cayenne
1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
4 ounces green chiles (see notes)
4 cups cooked pinto beans (see notes)
2 Tablespoons spicy mustard (Dijon is my choice! )
Categories
Dinner
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a large Dutch oven, brown the ground beef.
Add the garlic, celery, and onions. Saute 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, oregano, and cumin and stir till they are fragrant.
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, chile peppers, and beans.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1-1½ hours, stirring occasionally. You can use a slow cooker, too, set on low for 6-8 hours. Just before serving, stir in the Dijon mustard.
Serve with Crunchy Cast-Iron Cornbread, corn chips, cheese, sour cream, crackers, green onions, and extra hot sauce.
Reviews
Katie on 2024-12-24 (5 stars): I was missing ingredients for my own recipe of chili that I like to make and this one about covered it! I always add a little touch of “me” so it may have had extra onions, lots of black pepper, or multi-beans, etc… It was one of the best improvs I’ve actually found to match me! I never make chili on Christmas Eve either but it was divine! Served it over a baked potato, smoked Gouda, sour cream cheese mixture, green onions and a side of a crispy baked cabbage wedge. Odd I know, (was running slim on groceries this year) but I am proud I moved past the weirdness and went with my gut!
Thanks SO much for sharing 🫶🏻
