Dad’s Simple Recipes

Dad’s Simple Chili

by | Dec 16, 2019 | Main Dishes | 4 comments

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 4 oz mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 1 – 26oz. can peeled whole or diced tomatoes
  • 2 -15oz cans of Red Kidney Beans (Progresso or Goya) drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth (optional, but recommended)
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic diced
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (add more for greater heat!)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb. 80% ground beef or stew beef (requires long slow cooking)

Cooking instructions

In 6 quart lidded pot, brown beef until bottom of the pot has a nice brown coating of meat caramelization. Add diced onions and sauté stirring periodically to ensure they don’t burn. Add mushrooms (optional) and cook for 3 minutes. When onions are transparent, add diced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Add canned whole or diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste and stir until well mixed. Crush the whole tomatoes with a large fork. Add kidney beans. Add all spices and mix well.  Simmer on low covered for 45-60 minutes or cook 15 minutes in pressure cooker or instapot. My favorite is to serve the chili topped with shredded cheddar, diced onions, and a dollop of sour cream. But however you like it. Tortilla chips or saltine crackers are nice to dip.

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4 Comments

  1. Beck

    I know chili was traditionally made without them but do you ever add kidney beans?

    Reply
    • Dad

      Hi, Big Sister! Yes, the recipe calls for kidney beans and thanks to your comment I see that I totally forgot to add that essential ingredient! 🤪 Fixed it.

      Reply
  2. Katie Kate

    My go-to chili recipe! Just as delicious as I remember it growing up 🙂

    Reply
    • Dad

      Hi, Katie Kate! I’m so glad you remember enjoying the chili at our house growing up, and that now this favorite family recipe will live on in your kitchen. Come visit soon!

      Reply

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