Delicious, easy, and the best comfort food! This rich and tasty chili is a must make on cold days.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bean soup, charcuterie board, chili, chili charcuterie, chili soup, chili with beans, comfort food, crock pot, homemade chili, slow cooker, soup season, stew, thick chili
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
1lbGrass-fed ground beef Sometimes I will add 1/2 pound of Italian mild sausage- so good!
2cansdark kidney beans, drained, and rinsed
1canpinto chili beans
1canfire roasted tomatoes
1packetchili seasoning
1jarspaghetti sauce/marinara sauce I usually get garlic and basil flavored.
1cupwater or vegetable broth
Cheddar cheese, green onions, sour cream, tortillas, and corn bread are a some great toppings
Instructions
Heat a soup pot or Dutch oven on med-high heat. Add the ground beef (Sausage too if using)Season with salt and pepper, cook until browned.
Drain and put back in the pot.
Add all the canned ingredients, water, and seasoning packet.
Stir well and bring to a simmer.Reduce the heat to low cook for at least 30 minutes. Stir here and there. You can cook for 1 hour for more flavor.
Serve with favorite toppings.
Crock pot
Plug in the crock pot and set to medium heat.
Brown the beef (and Italian sausage together if using sausage too) in a pan with salt and pepper. Drain and add to the crock pot along with all the remaining ingredients. (NOT THE TOPPPINGS)
Cook for 2-4 hours. Garnish with favorite toppings.