Kid’s Chili
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥘 Description:
This hearty chili recipe was born out of a quest to create a dish that would appeal to even the pickiest of eaters – kids! It has since become a family favorite, beloved for its thick texture and just a hint of sweetness, making it a comforting winter meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Not too sweet, not too spicy, just right!
🍖 Recipe Category: Meat
🔍 Keywords: Winter, Weeknight, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | lean ground beef |
| 1 | yellow onion |
| 1 | salt |
| 1/2 | pepper |
| 1 | garlic powder |
| 1 | chili bean |
| 1 | dark red kidney beans |
| 2 | DelMonte stewed tomatoes |
| 2 | brown sugar |
🌟 Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1778.7
- Fat Content: 90.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 36.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 589.7mg
- Sodium Content: 2940.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 45g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 33.6g
- Protein Content: 183.9g
🍲 Yield: 1 large stock pot full
📝 Instructions:
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Brown ground beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef and diced yellow onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent.
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Season the beef: Drain off any excess grease from the skillet, then season the beef and onion mixture with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings, allowing them to infuse the meat with flavor.
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Transfer to stock pot: Once the beef is cooked and seasoned, transfer the mixture to a large stock pot or kettle.
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Add remaining ingredients: To the stock pot, add the chili beans, dark red kidney beans, DelMonte stewed tomatoes (undrained), and brown sugar. Stir everything together until well combined.
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Simmer: Cook the chili over medium-low heat for 30 to 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the more the flavors will meld together, so feel free to let it cook longer if desired.
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Serve: Once the chili is heated through and the flavors have had a chance to develop, ladle it into bowls and serve hot. Optionally, garnish with toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
This chili is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Adjust the seasonings and sweetness to suit your taste preferences, and enjoy a cozy bowl of comfort on cold winter nights or busy weeknights alike.
