Southern Chili & Beans
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 3 hours
👩🍳 Servings: 10
🍽️ Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: Meat, Winter, Spicy, Weeknight, Stove Top, Less than 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of this Southern Chili & Beans recipe, a comforting dish perfect for those chilly winter nights or any weeknight meal. With a spicy kick and a blend of savory flavors, this stove-top chili is sure to become a family favorite. Gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the warmth and satisfaction of homemade comfort food.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Ground beef |
| 1 can | Tomato sauce |
| 1 can | Kidney beans |
| 1 can | Pinto beans |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Green chili peppers |
| 1 stalk | Celery |
| 3 | Tomatoes |
| 2 tsp | Cumin powder |
| 3 tbsp | Chili powder |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Black pepper |
| 2 tsp | Salt |
| 2 cups | Water |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 424.8
- Fat Content: 15.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 61.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1251mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42.8g
- Fiber Content: 14.7g
- Sugar Content: 7.5g
- Protein Content: 30.7g
Instructions:
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Brown the beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat.
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Prepare the vegetables: While the beef is cooking, finely chop the onion, green chili peppers, celery, and tomatoes.
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Simmer the chili: Once the beef is cooked and drained, return it to the pot. Add the chopped vegetables, along with the tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, cumin powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Bring to a simmer: Place the pot over low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally every 15 minutes.
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Serve: Once the chili has thickened and the flavors have melded together, it’s ready to serve. Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, or sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy the comforting warmth of Southern Chili & Beans!
Recipe Notes:
- For a spicier kick, add additional chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- This chili can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients such as bell peppers, corn, or different varieties of beans.
- Pair this chili with cornbread, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.
