Best Ever Chili Recipe (2024)

Thick, rich, and flavorful, this classic chili recipe is a MUST make! This chili is filled with lean ground beef, a mix of beans, ripe tomatoes, fresh seasonings and it’s topped with all your favorites!

Need a side to go with your chili? Try this homemade cornbread (or add a little spice with thisjalapeño cornbread)for a side dish that compliments this chili recipe perfectly.

The Best Chili Recipe

There is always the classic debate on whether or not chili should have beans in it. This recipe does and it’s so delicious! This recipe can feed a crowd and is made within 30 minutes. Not only that but it cooks up in one pot which masker for easy cleanup! It is so simple and has SO much flavor.

My family loves to make this recipe year round. It is perfect in the winter to warm up but also a summer time favorite during BBQ season. If you are ready to branch out and try a chili thats totally different then check out this Crack Chicken Chili recipe next!

Ingredients to Make Chili

This is an ultimate chili recipe with loads of flavor and an easy to make recipe. In 30 minutes this chili will be ready to feed a crowd!

• Olive Oil: This is used to sauté the onion, bell pepper, cloves creating a flavor.
• Onion: Dice up the onion into small, uniform pieces.
• Green Bell Pepper: Cut into small chunks.
• Garlic Cloves: I prefer fresh cloves but you can use the jarred minced garlic instead! 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic is equal to one clove.
• Ground Beef: Lean ground beef gives flavor but also less fat and grease.
• Beef Broth:The beef broth adds in flavor to the chili while cooking.
• Tomato: To make things easy, get the canned tomatoes that are already in sauce.
• Beans: Pinto beans and kidney beans give a good mixture of tender and soft beans.
• Seasonings: Chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, saltand cayenne mixes together giving the chili a sweet, spicy and savory flavoring.

How to Make Good Homemade Chili

This is a dump and go recipe that uses only one pot! It is perfect for a quick meal during a busy week or let simmer on a weekend when feeding a crowd. Bring this chili to any potluck or gathering and watch it disappear in no time.

1. Sauté and Cook Beef: In a large pot add the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until almost tender. Brown the ground beef and cook and crumble until brown.
2. Add in Remaining Ingredients:Add in the beef broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne.
3. Boil:Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer until it starts to thicken and flavors combine (about 30 minutes).