Rich, beefy, and easy! That’s how I like my chili! How about you? This homemade beef chili recipe is a fast, simple, and failproof way to put chili on the table any day of the week. It takes no time at all so get to it!

Best Beef Chili Recipe

What makes this beef chili recipe the best? Perhaps that it’s so simple and full of flavors. If you’ve never made chili yourself before, you’ll find this recipe quick yet rewarding on all levels.

Homemade Beef Chili Ingredients

• Ground beef – Go with the 90/10 lean ground beef.
• Onion – Dice this up.
• Garlic – Mince it so you get it distributed throughout the chili properly.
• Beans – You’ll need a can of black beans and 2 cans of red kidney beans. Drain and rinse them all.
• Canned tomatoes – And here, you’ll need the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, and a can of the diced tomatoes and green chilis with their juices too.
• Beef chili seasoning – You’ll need cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Easy Beef Chili Recipe

In just 15 minutes, you can get this winning beef chili recipe going. Start it before work and come home to a classic, rich, and meaty meal or make it over the weekend to enjoy with friends and family.

How do you Make Beef Chili from Scratch?

Heat your beef on the stovetop over medium high for about 5 minutes, stirring all the while. Then add the onion followed by the garlic and seasonings. Once this is ready, put it in the slow cooker with all the other ingredients. Stir to combine, then set it to low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve it with your favorite chili toppings!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Beef Chili Every Time

• Brown that beef. Beef chili has the best taste when you spend about 5 minutes browning the beef with the onions and then garlic.
• Make sure you rinse and drain the beans. Canned beans have, well, a canned taste. They also have more sodium, so rinse it off. They’ll taste better after they simmer in the chili.
• Add more chili powder for spicier beef chili. If you like things spicier, go for it! You can also add it on later if you’re one of those super-spicy people so that everyone else will be able to enjoy it without too much heat.

What is traditional chili?

Traditional chili has a combination of meat, chili peppers, beans, and spices. Depending on the type of chili you’re making, it could have any combination of these items.

How do you make beef chili?

Follow this recipe and you’ll have the full details, but it involves browning beef on the stovetop and then combining an array of ingredients into the slow cooker to finish cooking.

What ingredient makes chili better?

Chili seasoning is the way to make chili better though if you add chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and garlic powder, you’ll recreate that flavor.

What is the best secret ingredient for chili?

The best secret ingredient for chili is chili powder since it’s what gives chili that signature taste.

What cut of beef makes the best chili?

Lean ground beef is the no-fail meat to use when making the best chili. It’s a classic that works well in every recipe.

What is the secret to great chili?

The secret to great chili is in the seasonings. These help unite the flavors of the beef, beans, and tomatoes for a delicious combination.

How do you make chili more flavorful?

Chili becomes more flavorful when you add seasonings. Adding in cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and dried oregano is a simple yet efficient way to boost the taste of your chili.

What liquid do you put in chili?

Some chili recipes call for the use of beef broth, however that’s not always the case. When there is no broth, it is usually the juices from the canned tomatoes that serve as the liquid.

What can you not put in chili?

Never just add raw meat to your chili. Sure, it will cook, but it won’t have that browned flavor that makes chili taste so good.

How to Cook Beef Chili?

Beef chili starts on the stovetop with the browning of the beef, onions, and garlic. Then it goes into the slow cooker with all the rest of the ingredients.

What goes well with Beef Chili?

Cornbread or garlic bread are definitely awesome with this beef chili. You can also throw a salad down, baked potatoes, or a cauliflower mash if you’d like. Toppings for beef chili that work best are shredded cheddar, sour cream, red onions, or hot sauce.

How to store Beef Chili?

When everyone is full and the chili is cool, store it in the fridge.

How long does Beef Chili last?

Beef chili will last within airtight containers for about 3 to 4 days in the fridge. It’s best to portion it up so that if you can’t finish it, you can freeze it.

Can you freeze Beef Chili?

Heck yeah! Freeze that beef chili and you’ll have 3 months to get to it. It’s easy to reheat for any time.

How to reheat Beef Chili?

All you need to do is warm this up on the stove. Then serve it with your favorite toppings again!

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Classic Beef Chili Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 236

This classic beef chili recipe is a favorite for all my beef lovers! This is one of the easier chili recipes that uses the crockpot to slow cook the beef chili allowing the flavors and chili seasonings to mesh together to perfection!

Equipment

• 12 inch non stick saute pan
• Rubber spatula
• Crock pot

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 15 oz cans red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 30 oz can diced tomatoes (with their juices)
• 1 30 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chilis (with their juices)
• 1 small tub sour cream (optional topping)
• 1/2 cups red onion (optional topping)
• 1 small bag shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
• 1 bunch cilantro (chopped) (optional topping)
• 1 bag tortilla strips (optional topping)

Instructions 

• On the stove top, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook beef for about 5 minutes while stirring with a spatula.
• Next, add the onion to the skillet and continue cooking until tender for about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and all seasonings. Cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. Transfer to a slow cooker.
• Next, add all remaining ingredients into the slow cooker including beans, all tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
• Serve with your preference of toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped red onions, hot sauce.

Calories: 236kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 4mg

More beef chili recipes:

• Beef Chili
• Beef Chili
• Three Bean and Beef Chili
• Butler’s Beef Chili

If you want a homemade green chili recipe that’s got a creaminess to it compared to the chili verde recipe, then this one is your go-to! I’ve thrown in some cream cheese that brings down the heat a bit and give it the perfect party-ready texture for your next gathering.

Best Green Chili Recipe

Chili verde is similar but more authentic Mexican in flavor so if you want more of a southwest-western version, this green chili recipe is the one for you. It’s warm and soothing, and just a crowd-pleasing chili all around.

Homemade Green Chili Ingredients

• Tomatillos – These make the biggest part of the green chili sauce base.
• Peppers – You’ll need Anaheim, jalapeno, and green bell peppers here.
• Onion – Choose a yellow one, peel it, and quarter it.
• Pork shoulder – Grab 2lbs of it and cut it into 1-inch chunks.
• Chicken stock – This helps create your chili texture.
• Garlic – For that savory vibe.
• Tomatoes – Another thing that’s different from chili verde is the addition of chopped fresh tomatoes.
• Cream cheese – Let it come to room temperature and chop it into pieces.
• Green Chili seasoning – You’ll need fresh cilantro and oregano plus ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Easy Green Chili Recipe

This easy green chili recipe only takes 25 minutes to get going. Then it’s off to the slow cooker where you can relax or take the win in whatever you do.

How do you Make Green Chili from Scratch?

You’ll first roast the tomatillos, all the peppers, and the onion in the oven at 425F for about 25 minutes until they slightly char. Let them cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Next you’ll sear the pork pieces until they’re browned, about 10 minutes. Then add the veggies, the pork, the tomatoes, garlic, chicken, stock, and all the seasonings to your slow cooker. Put it on low for 7 hours or you can go with high for 4 hours. An hour prior to serving, add the cream cheese pieces, stirring them as they melt to combine into the chili.

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Green Chili Every Time

• Prep the tomatillos and peppers ahead. To make your life easier, you’ll want to husk, peel, and halve those tomatillos. Getting the peppers sliced and ready will help the whole thing move more quickly.
• Only sear the meat. You’re not going for a fully-cooked pork going into the slow cooker. Brown it on all sides and it will cook up the rest of the way in that Crock Pot.
• Leave the jalapeno seeds for spice. If you want a spicier green chili, you don’t have to get rid of those jalapeno seeds. However, if you’ve got a large and varied crowd to serve that includes children, it might be best to keep this one mild.

What is the difference between green chili and chili verde?

The names mean the same thing in English and Spanish. However with this green chili recipe, the difference is that it has tomatoes and tomatillos plus the addition of cream cheese for a milder meal.

What’s the difference between Colorado green chili and new Mexico green chili?

The difference is that each of these states use their own peppers. As such, there is a bit of a rivalry between them over which state has the best green chili.

Is green chili a Colorado thing?

Depending on who you ask, it could be a Colorado thing or a New Mexico thing. Both states claim that green chili is the iconic dish.

What is green chili made of?

Green chili is made with tomatillos, pork shoulder, Anaheim peppers, jalapenos, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cilantro, and cream cheese.

What peppers are used in green chili?

Green chili uses Anaheim chili peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green peppers.

How to Cook Green Chili?

Green chili involves using the oven to roast the tomatillos, peppers, and onions, then using the stovetop to brown the pork. Once those steps are complete, everything goes in the slow cooker where you can set it and forget it.

How do you thicken green chili?

If you find this green chili recipe isn’t thick enough in consistency, you can always add a cornstarch slurry to thicken it to your liking.

What goes well with Green Chili?

Salad, corn on the cob, cornbread, and tortilla chips are all great things to put with your green chili.

How to store Green Chili?

After serving, green chili should cool to room temperature before you seal it away in airtight containers and put in the fridge.

How long does Green Chili last?

In the fridge, green chili lasts for about 3 to 4 days. For large portions, it’s best to put some in the freezer so it doesn’t go to waste before you can eat it all.

Can you freeze Green Chili?

Yes, green chili is a great dish to freeze. You can keep it there for about 3 months. Make sure you label it and you’ll always have a fantastic meal waiting to heat up.

How to reheat Green Chili?

All you do is put this on the stove and warm it up. If it’s frozen, let it thaw overnight in your fridge for an easy way to serve dinner.

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Chuck's Green Chili Recipe (Crockpot)

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 hours hours

Total Time 7 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 314

This Rocky Mountain green chili is a family favorite that has an exceptionally unique and robust flavor. By starting our roasting our vegetables first it adds an authentic smokey flavor to your chili. I love eating this delicious chili in a bowl, but feel free to service it over eggs for a spicy breakfast, in enchiladas, or over rice for something more traditional. Its the perfect meal for football Sunday or any cold day.

Equipment

• 12 inch non stick saute pan
• Rubber spatula
• Crock pot
• Baking sheet

Ingredients

• 1 lb tomatillos (husked, peeled, and cut in half )
• 3 Anaheim chili peppers (seeded and halved)
• 1 green bell pepper (seeded and halved lengthwise )
• 3 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 2 jalapeno peppers (seeded and halved lengthwise )
• 1 yellow onion (peeled and quartered)
• 2 lb pork shoulder (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 2 cup chicken stock
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped, dried oregano ok)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature (chopped into smaller pieces))

Instructions 

• Start by preheating the oven to 425F (220C).
• On a lightly oiled baking sheet, arrange your husked, peeled and halved tomatillos, seeded and halved Anaheim chiles, seeded and halved jalapenos, quartered onion, and seeded and halved green bell pepper. Lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables to evenly coat.
• Place your vegetables in the preheated oven and allow them to roast for about 25 minutes, or until you start to see charring brown spots. Remove vegetables from the oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, chop vegetables into small bite-sized pieces.
• In a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear the pork until evenly browned for about 10 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper while cooking.
• Once browned, add the pork pieces and roasted veggies to your crockpot and stir to combine. Next, add in your tomatoes, garlic, chicken stock, oregano, cilantro, cumin, and chili powder. Cover your crockpot and set it to the LOW setting and cook until the pork becomes fork-tender, about 4 hours on HIGH or 7 hours on LOW.
• About one hour before serving, add your chopped cream cheese pieces into your crockpot. As the cream cheese melts, stir regularly to combine with chili.


Calories: 314kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 737mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg

More green chili recipes:

• Cafe Pasqual’s Green Chile Sauce
• Tomato and Green Chile Salsa
• EZ Green Chili Stew

Ready for my homemade chili beans recipe? You better be, because it’s the best in the USA, hands down. While the name is all about the beans, there’s meat in here too, plus a secret ingredient that is gonna make this your favorite one to cook up in your kitchen for game day or any day!

Best Chili Beans Recipe

Believe it or not, the best chili beans recipe just has red kidney beans, meat, and some aromatics. And it’s a simple and tasty way to make chili that kills it for any occasion whether it’s dinner or a fiesta.

Easy Chili Beans Recipe

If you have 20 minutes, you’ve got time to make this easy chili beans recipe. You’re just prepping and browning, then tossing it into your slow cooker for the rest of the cook time.

Homemade Chili Beans Ingredients

• Ground beef – Grab the lean kind.
• Yellow onion – You will dice this up.
• Jalapeno – Take out the seeds and finely dice it. You can leave the seeds if you’d like this to be spicy.
• Tomatoes – You’ll need the canned sauce, paste, and diced tomatoes with juice for that chili color and texture.
• Beef broth – Makes your chili beans base have the right consistency.
• Beer – A cup of light beer is my signature move in this chili beans recipe.
• Brown sugar – This brings a little sweetness into the mix.
• Red kidney beans – To go along with the meat.
• Chili Beans seasonings – You’ll need chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

How do you Make Chili Beans from Scratch?

Making chili with beans is fairly easy. Start by cooking your beef for about 4 minutes on medium high heat on the stovetop. Then add your onion in and cook about 4 more minutes. Pour this all into the slow cooker, along with all the rest of the ingredients. Stir it to combine, then cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. That’s it!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chili Beans Every Time

• Brown your beef first. Your chili beans will be bland if you don’t get that beef browned in a skillet before putting it in the slow cooker.
• Make it spicy. If you like spicy, I’m not stopping you! Keep the seeds from the jalapenos in if you want it hot.
• Don’t skip the beer. It adds flavor and texture. Plus, it goes great with chili beans too. If you’re gluten-free, add gluten-free beer to get the flavors without the gluten.

How to Cook Chili Beans?

Chili beans start off with browning the beef and onions on the stovetop. Then everything goes into the slow cooker for a hands-free meal.

What kind of beans are best for chili?

Red kidney beans are one of the most commonly used beans for chili, making them the best choice. They complement the color of the dish and have a great texture and flavor.

What is the secret to making good chili beans?

In this recipe, it’s the use of beer. The malty flavors go great with the rest of the ingredients and give it a distinctively delicious taste.

How do you thicken chili beans?

This recipe for chili beans should be plenty thick, but if you want it thicker, you can always add a little cornstarch slurry a little at a time until the consistency is as thick as you want it.

How do you make chili beans taste better?

If you want good chili beans, follow this recipe. Using chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, brown sugar, and light beer is an excellent combination that delivers flavorful results in this dish.

What do you put on chili beans?

You’ll love this chili beans recipe as-is though it can only get better with some shredded cheddar, sour cream, and chopped red onions. Also, hot sauce. Hot sauce is amazing!

What goes well with Chili Beans?

You can serve rice, noodles, baked potatoes, barbecued meats, and all the barbecue sides like potato salad and coleslaw with chili beans.

How to store Chili Beans?

After it cools down, you can store your chili beans in airtight containers. These will then need to be put in the fridge.

How long does Chili Beans last in the refrigerator?

This combination of ingredients will last for about 3 days in your fridge. If you have a ton of it, I recommend putting some in the fridge to enjoy for a couple days and the rest in the freezer.

Can you freeze Chili Beans?

Yeah! Do it! Put your chili beans in the freezer properly and you’ll have access to them in a fresh and flavorful way for up to 3 months.

How to reheat Chili Beans?

All you need to do is warm this on your stovetop and you’ll have that chili beans original flavor ready to go.

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Chuck's Chili Beans Recipe (Slow Cooker)

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 155

This Chili Beans recipe is packed with tender beef, onions, jalapeno, tomato, beans and a balanced blend of seasonings. This easy crock pot chili beans recipe makes clean up simple!

Equipment

• 12 inch non stick saute pan
• Rubber spatula
• Crock pot

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 1 jalapeno (seeded and finely diced)
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 16 oz can red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup light beer
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions 

• On the stove top, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook beef for about 4 minutes while stirring with a spatula.
• Next, add the onion to the skillet and continue cooking until tender for about 4 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
• Next, add all remaining ingredients into the slow cooker including beans, all tomatoes, tomato sauce and seasonings. Stir to thoroughly combine and cook on low for about 6-8 hours.
• Serve with your preference of toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped red onions, hot sauce.

Calories: 155kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 945IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg

More chili beans recipes:

• Three-Bean Chili
• Chili Bean Dip
• University of Florida Chili Beans
• Classic Chili Beans (Pressure Cooker)

In the great U-S-A, I have to say Texas is one of the kings of chili. This bowl of red has no beans whatsoever so if you’re the kind of chili lover that goes wild with more meat in your bowl, this homemade Texas chili recipe is for you!

Best Texas Chili Recipe

This Texas chili is going to knock your socks off. It’s bursting with smokey, meaty flavors that you’re going to love. If you’ve never had Texas chili, it’s time you give the Lone Star state’s version a shot.

Homemade Texas Chili Ingredients

• Beef chuck – The main event here is this meat, cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Yellow onion – Give this a fine chop.
• Celery – Dice about 3 to 4 stalks of it.
• Jalapenos – If you want your chili spicier, leave the seeds but if not, remove them.
• Garlic – Mince this for even distribution.
• Tomatoes – This red and saucy chili gets its signature color from tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and diced tomatoes.
• Chili seasoning mix – You’ll need to put this together with chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, unsweetened cocoa powder, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and ground cinnamon.
• Brown sugar – Either dark or light, whatever you’ve got for adding a little sweetness.
• Dark beer – Trust me, this is what makes Texas chili so great. Save a bottle of it for yourself when you get to eat your chili too.
• Texas chili seasoning – You’ll also need bay leaves, oregano, fresh cilantro, parsley, masa harina, kosher salt, and pepper.
• Texas chili toppings – These are optional but I wouldn’t skip them. Sour cream, red onion, shredded cheddar, and cilantro are all awesome additions.

Easy Texas Chili Recipe

Yeah, the ingredient list is long but it is so easy to make this Texas chili. You’ll only spend 20 minutes prepping it and the rest comes together in your slow cooker.

How do you Make Texas Chili from Scratch?

You’ll brown the meat on your stovetop, just to sear it quickly. Then it goes in the slow cooker. In that same pan you used for browning, add the celery, onions, jalapeno, salt, and pepper, cooking until the celery is tender and onions are translucent. Then add the garlic and cook about 2 minutes more. Add the chili seasoning mix you made plus the oregano and brown sugar, cooking for 2 more minutes as you stir. Now the tomato paste goes in while you stir, then the beer. Cook for 4 minutes while everything reduces, then add it all to the slow cooker. You’ll then add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and juices, plus bay leaves into the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. When the meat is fork-tender, take out the bay leaves, then add the cilantro, parsley, and masa harina (which thickens it up), then serve it up with your favorite toppings.

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Texas Chili Every Time

• Buy quality meat. Since your Texas chili has no beans, the meat is the primary focus. Make it count!
• Don’t cook the meat through on the stovetop. You’re only searing it here. Let the slow cooker take over after that.
• Thicken it the way you want it. Some people like Texas chili super-thick while others prefer a looser consistency. Add that masa harina gradually until it is just the way you want it.

What is Texas style chili?

Texas style chili is all about the meat, peppers, and seasoning. If you’re not a big bean person, you will love this meaty version of chili.

What is Texas state chili?

In 1977, chili was declared the official state dish for Texas. They call it ‘bowl of red’ because of this proclamation.

What is the difference between Texas chili and regular chili?

Texas chili doesn’t have any beans. The focus here is the meat and the chili seasoning mixture that makes it like a spicy beef stew.

Do they put beans in chili in Texas?

No, there are no beans in chili in Texas. They only use meat and chili peppers.

Why do Texans not put beans in chili?

Texans love to compete and in chili cookoffs in particular, the judges don’t want beans in there because that flavor can dominate. As such, Texas chili is all about the meat and the seasoning.

How to Cook Texas Chili?

Texas chili has some prep work done on the stove to unite the ingredients and then cooks up in your slow cooker for an easy, hearty meal that’s perfect for any night.

What is the best secret ingredient for chili?

The chili seasoning mix is the best secret for chili. It features a bit of cocoa and spice for an eclectic yet balancing set of flavors.

How do you make chili taste more meaty?

The easiest way is to add more meat. Meat in Texas chili is the central focus, which allows all the flavors of the seasonings and peppers to speak clearly in this format.

What goes well with Texas Chili?

Serve up some cornbread, nachos, coleslaw, baked potatoes, chips and guac, onion rings, and a salad to fill up your table, though just know everyone is going to be focused on that Texas chili.

How to store Texas Chili?

After serving and it has cooled, you need to put this Texas chili in airtight containers and get them in the fridge.

How long does Texas Chili last?

In the fridge, you’ve got about 3 days before it’s no good. If you can’t eat all of it in that time, you should make sure you keep it in the freezer.

Can you freeze Texas Chili?

In your freezer, Texas chili holds up like a champ. You’ll have 4 months to use it from here.

How to reheat Texas Chili?

Just warm this up slowly in a pot on the stove. If it’s frozen, let it thaw overnight in the fridge first and it will be just as easy to heat and eat.

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Chuck's Texas Chili Recipe (Crockpot)

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 6 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 386

Hearty, smokey, and full of heat, this cock pot Texas style chili will instantly is sure to top your list of favorite chili recipes. My favorite thing about this recipe are the big chunks of tender beef that just melt apart! 

Equipment

• 12 inch non stick saute pan
• Rubber spatula
• Crock pot
• Kitchen tongs

Ingredients

Chili Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (can substitute olive oil)
• 3 lb beef chuck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup celery (diced, about 3-4 stalks of celery)
• 2 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 jalapeños (remove seeds for less spicy chili)
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 tsp brown sugar (dark or light works)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 12oz can/bottle dark beer
• 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp masa harina
• sour cream (optional topping)
• red onion (optional topping)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
• cilantro (chopped) (optional topping)

Chili Seasoning Mix

• 2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika (can substitute regular paprika)
• 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions 

• On your stovetop and using a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add your bite-sized meat pieces in a single layer until the bottom is covered. There is a lot of meat so you’ll need to do cook the meat in batches. Brown each side of your meat for about 1-2 minutes. Remember, you’re only searing the meat in the skillet, not cooking it all the way through. Once browned, place meat in the crock pot. Continue this process until all the meat is properly browned and in the crock pot. Feel free to add more oil to the pan as needed.
• Using the same pan, add celery, onions, jalapeño, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until celery becomes tender and the onion is translucent. Then add your garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes longer until garlic becomes aromatic.
• Then, add in you chili seasoning mix, oregano, and brown sugar and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes stirring the ingredients together.
• Next, add in the tomato paste while stirring to evenly combine all ingredients. Continue stirring to prevent the ingredients from burning. Add in your beer while stirring and cook for 4 minutes. Your ingredients will start to reduce. Next, add this mixture into the crock pot with your meat.
• Next, add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and bay leaves into the crock pot. Stir to evenly mix all ingredients. Place the cover on the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours. You can tell when your chili is done by checking the meat, it should be fork tender.
• Next, using a spoon, remove bay leaves from your chili. Then add in your cilantro, parsley and masa harina and stir to combine. Masa harina will thicken your chili. So feel free to add in more one small spoonful at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
• Serve immediately with your desired toppings (fresh chopped onion, jalapeño, cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, or sour cream).

Calories: 386kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1116mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1508IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg

More Texas chili recipes:

• Texas Beef Chilli
• Real Texas Chili
• Jailhouse Chili
• National Chili Day

Get ready to give those taste buds a kick of fantastic flavor with this chili verde recipe. An authentic Mexican dish, it slow cooks so all those flavors meld together with pork that falls right apart in your mouth. It’s the king of the ring as far as I’m concerned and you’re going to love making it! If you’re look for a related version you can check our green chili recipe.

Best Chili Verde Recipe

If you’ve never had pork chili verde, you’re in for something special. It’s got tender pork simmered in a broth of tomatillos and an assortment of chili peppers for a wild ride. It’s even more excellent with tortillas or rice, so make this one for friends, family, or the whole neighborhood!

Easy Chile Verde Recipe

Yes, you’ll need to plan ahead to make this easy chili verde recipe since it takes 8 hours. But don’t slink out of the ring…you’re not defeated yet. It’s only 25 minutes of hands-on time for you. The rest is all the magic of your slow cooker coming in for the win.

Chile Verde Ingredients

• Pork shoulder – You’ll need 2lbs of pork for green chili, trimmed and cubed and ready to go.
• All-purpose flour – We’ll be using this to brown the meat for that extra layer of flavor in this green chili recipe.
• Peppers – Grab a bunch! You’re going to need poblano, Anaheim, and jalapeno.
• Garlic – A must for authentic chili verde.
• Tomatillos – These add a bright acidity to the dish.
• Onion – Use a white one.
• Cilantro – A necessity for bringing these ingredients together.
• Lime juice – For that burst of fresh Mexican citrus that really hits with a boom.
• Chicken broth – Helps create the base of the chile verde.
• Seasonings – You’ll need ground cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

How do you Make Chili Verde from Scratch?

To make this green chili recipe, you’ll first roast your peppers, tomatillos, garlic, and onions in the oven at 450F for about 20 to 25 minutes. Pull them once charred and let them cool, then put them in a blender with the cilantro, pulsing into they look like salsa. You can add chicken broth here to help. Next, you’ll coat the pork with flour and put it in a large skillet on medium high. Once all this is done, you’ll pop it all in your slow cooker, stir, and cook on low for 8 hours, making sure to leave the lid alone the entire time.

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Chile Verde Recipe

• Roast those veggies. Seriously, if you want to have the best flavors, roasting brings out the best in them. Just keep an eye on things so they char rather than burn.
• Thicken to your desire. If you want a thinner chili verde, use more chicken broth. Simple!
• Don’t skip browning the pork. Some people will just throw it into the slow cooker, and I get that, but it really adds even more flavor if you just take a moment to brown the meat first.

What does chili verde mean?

Chili verde means ‘green chili’ in Spanish. It simply describes the color of the dish along with highlighting a key ingredient that makes it one of the best Mexican meals around.

What peppers are used in green chili?

In green chili, you will need to use jalapenos, poblanos, and Anaheim peppers to help give it that distinctive flavor.

Is green chili a Colorado thing?

That depends on who you ask. Those in New Mexico swear green chili is their thing while those in Colorado stake claim on green chili.

Is salsa verde the same as green chili?

No, though salsa verde also uses tomatillos in the recipe. Salsa verde is a green sauce that dates back to the Aztecs. It is spicy and delicious.

What is the difference between green chili and chili verde?

There’s no difference since ‘chili verde’ means ‘green chili’ in Spanish. You can use these terms interchangeably.

How to Cook Chili Verde?

Chili verde does have a few steps. You’ll roast the veggies in your oven, brown the meat on the stovetop, and put it all in your slow cooker to cook together.

What is the secret to making good chili verde?

The secret lies in roasting the vegetables first before the puree step. This gives it a more robust, smokey, and authentic flavor.

How do you thicken chili verde?

You thicken chili verde with the salsa you make out of the peppers and tomatillos. Keeping it a bit chunky and minimizing how much broth you add will keep the texture thicker.

What goes well with Chili Verde?

Grilled corn or even elotes would be great with this. I’d also recommend chips with salsa and guacamole, refried beans, and black beans and rice. You can serve this with rice or warmed tortillas too, whatever you prefer.

What do you put on Chili Verde?

You can add sour cream or tortilla strips on top if you’d like to put something on your bowl of chili verde. It’s great with or without this addition.

How to store Chili Verde?

Once your chili verde cools, you must store it in an airtight container and put it in the fridge.

How long does Chili Verde last in the refrigerator?

Tick tock, you’ve got about 3 to 4 days to enjoy your chili verde leftovers from the fridge. After that, be sure you move it to the freezer.

Can you freeze Chili Verde?

Your freezer will ensure that you have chili verde waiting for you for up to 3 months. Label it and trot it out when you need a delicious and simple dinner that’s ready to go.

How to reheat Chili Verde?

Just warm this back up gently on the stovetop and get ready to serve it!

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Chuck's Chili Verde Recipe (Slow Cooker)

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 166

This Chili Verde recipe is loaded with tender pork, fresh roasted veggies, tomatillos and a perfect blend of seasonings. This easy crock pot chili verde recipe makes clean up simple!

Equipment

• 12 inch non stick saute pan
• Rubber spatula
• Crock pot
• Baking sheet
• Blender

Ingredients

• 2 poblano peppers
• 2 Anaheim peppers
• 2 jalapenos
• 6 tomatillos (husks removed)
• 1 white onion (peeled and quartered)
• 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 2 lb pork shoulder (trimmed and cubed)
• 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bunch cilantro (bulk of stems removed)

Instructions 

• Start by roasting your veggies. Preheat oven to 450F. While the oven is pre-heating, place all of the peppers, tomatillos, garlic, and onion onto a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and let the veggies roast for 20-25 minutes or until the veggies start to become charred on to. Be careful to not let them overcook. Once charred, pull the veggies out of the oven and let them cool.
• Once the veggies have cooled down, place them into a blender and add the cilantro. Pulse the blender until the veggies are broken down into a salsa that reaches your desired thickness. If the salsa is too thick to blend properly, add chicken broth a ¼ cup at a time to the blender while pulsing.
• Place the pork shoulder on a baking sheet and coat evenly with the flour. Once coated, place a large skillet on the stove, add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan and set to medium high heat. Once the pan and oil are hot, carefully place your flour coated pork in the pan and begin to brown on all sides. You do NOT need to cook through. If all the pork is too much to fit in the pan, you may need to cook the pork in batches.
• Once your veggies are roasted and meat browned, add all ingredients into the slow cooker and stir to evenly combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Serve over tortillas with your favorite toppings!

Calories: 166kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

More chili verde recipes:

• Everybody’s Chili Verde
• Beef and Bean Chili Verde
• Pork Chile Verde
• Salsa Verde – An Easy Recipe for Young Chefs

Ready for a hearty meal that slams your palate with a bounty of robust chili flavors? Then my homemade chili recipe is the one for you! For dinner, parties, or that chili cook-off in your town, you’ll knock them out with this delicious recipe!

Best Homemade Chili Recipe

Nothing beats chili made from scratch. It reigns supreme above all! And the secret ingredients are something you already have in your kitchen, I know it!

Easy Homemade Chili Recipe

This homemade chili is an easy way to win big at the cook-off, or at your own home backyard BBQ or gathering. It only takes 20 minutes to prep and the rest is letting that chili come together and simmer for the perfect flavors.

Homemade Chili Ingredients

• Ground beef – Use the 90/10 to get the best ratio.
• Yellow onion – You’ll finely chop this one up.
• Garlic – Give the cloves a fine mincing.
• Diced tomatoes – You’ll need 2 cans of these babies, the ones with the green chilies.
• Tomato sauce – And 3 cans of this stuff too.
• Ketchup – Cha-ching! This is the secret ingredient, replacing tomato paste for a zippy, zingy flavor.
• Beef broth – Because water doesn’t give it more flavor but this does!
• Beans – You’ll want a can each of dark red kidney beans and light red ones, both drained and rinsed.
• Brown sugar – Oh this is how you balance the savory tastes to give it that extra winning flavor everyone is gonna dig into!
• Chili Seasonings – Grab your chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, and salt and pepper. If you want spicy, grab that cayenne pepper too.
• Chili Toppings – You gotta have those toppings for everyone to load up their bowls of chili the way they like with sour cream, red onion, shredded cheddar, and cilantro.

How do you Make Homemade Chili from Scratch?

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil on medium-high. Add your onions and sauté for 4 minutes, followed by the garlic for an additional minute. Now the beef goes in – cook that until it’s browned, then drain away the fat. Once drained, you’ll add the diced tomatoes, beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, beef broth, brown sugar, and seasonings. Stir to combine, then bring it to a low boil. After it boils, drop the heat down to low to medium-low. Then let it simmer to let the flavors blossom. Be sure to let it rest for about 10 minutes before you serve it!

Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Homemade Chilli Every Time

• Drain that beef. If you leave the fat, it will create an oily texture that interferes with the chili.
• Sauté the onions and garlic first. When making chili, this will give them the best flavor, though keep an eye on things – you don’t want them browned or burnt.
• Yes, you can make it spicy. Make it as hot as you want it with cayenne pepper. Remember, a little goes a long way!

What ingredients can you add to chili?

As far as flavor goes, make sure you add ketchup (when not using tomato paste) and brown sugar. Those two things right there really make for a well-rounded and winning flavor.

What is the best secret ingredient for chili?

In this chili recipe, the best secret ingredients are ketchup and brown sugar. Ketchup adds sweetness and a nice zing while the brown sugar contrasts the savory tastes for balanced flavor in every bite.

What is the most important ingredient in chili?

Chili powder is one essential ingredient you shouldn’t forget when making chili. It helps lend that signature taste that everyone loves about this dish.

What ingredient makes chili taste like chili?

The array of seasonings that include chili powder, ground cumin, and paprika make it taste like chili. Additionally, adding sauteed onions and garlic also complete that savory spectrum.

What ingredient makes chili better?

Seasonings and a balancing of sweet and savory tastes are what make chili better. Make sure you have that chili powder, cumin, and paprika as well as brown sugar and ketchup, all of which will come together for incredible flavor.

How can I make my chili more flavorful?

Follow this recipe, and remember that adding a bit of sweetness like with the brown sugar and ketchup here will create a contrast of flavors that makes it the kind of chili that brings everyone back for more.

What does tomato paste do for chili?

Tomato paste contributes to the texture as well as flavor. It provides a bit of a zingy, tangy taste that brings out the best in chili.

Do I need tomato paste for chili?

Not if you have ketchup. In this recipe, ketchup is used in the same way, lending a familiar flavor that no one can place while boosting the zippy taste and enriching texture too.

What is the best thing to add to chili?

Brown sugar is by far one of the best things. With so many savory components, the flavors become even better with a little sweetness thrown in for good measure and balance.

What can you not put in chili?

Don’t ever put raw meat into chili. It should always be cooked first. Even though chili simmers for a long time, long enough to cook raw meats, you won’t get the best flavor by chucking it in your chili pot raw.

How to Cook a Homemade Chili

Homemade chili is all done in one pot on your stovetop. So that’s some easy clean-up right there, and a big hearty mess of chili for the crew too!

What goes well with Homemade Chili?

Maybe a better question would be what doesn’t go with homemade chili, but hey, you can do it your way with rice, noodles, baked potatoes, BBQ, nachos, cornbread, bread sticks, grilled cheese, fries (either regular or sweet potato), coleslaw, or even onion rings.

How to store Homemade Chili?

Homemade chili needs to be stored in the fridge. However, it first needs to cool before you can tuck it in there.

How long does Homemade Chili last?

In airtight containers, you can keep your chili in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. If you have a lot of leftovers, the freezer can help you keep from wasting it.

Can you freeze Homemade Chili?

Yeah, homemade chili is one of the most awesome things to have stashed in your freezer. You should polish it off within 3 months though for the best flavors.

How to reheat Homemade Chili?

Just warm it up on the stovetop! Your chili will be good to go!

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Traditional Homemade Chili Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 453

This traditional homemade chili recipe is one of my favorite chili recipes! This is always a family favorite that has everyone coming back for seconds. The secret is in the perfectly blended balance of spices and flavors.

Equipment

• Large pot
• Rubber spatula

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 2 lb ground beef (I use 90/10)
• 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 3 8 oz cans tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 15 oz can light red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, spicy!)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/2 tsp pepper (to taste)
• sour cream (optional topping)
• red onion (optional topping)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional topping)
• cilantro (chopped) (optional topping)

Instructions 

• On a stove top heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat.
• Next add chopped onions and saute for 4 minutes, then add garlic and saute for an additional 1 minute. Add beef and cook while stirring consistently to break meat into small pieces with wooden spoon. Cook until the beef has browned while stirring to keep it from burning. Once the beef is browned, drain any fat.
• Next, add diced tomatoes, drained beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, brown sugar, and cayenne to the pot and season mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
• Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low to medium-low and gently simmer for 30 minutes uncovered while occasionally stirring.
• Remove pot from heat and let the chili rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with your preference of toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped red onions, hot sauce.




Calories: 453kcal

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1351IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg

More homemade chili recipes:

• The Food Factor: 15 Minute Chili
• One Pot Bean Chili
• Warm Up With a Bowl of Chili
• GAME TIME CHILI