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Best Chili

Delicious, easy, and the best comfort food! This rich and tasty chili is a must make on cold days.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
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: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Grass-fed ground beef Sometimes I will add 1/2 pound of Italian mild sausage- so good!
  • 2 cans dark kidney beans, drained, and rinsed
  • 1 can pinto chili beans
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 packet chili seasoning
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce/marinara sauce I usually get garlic and basil flavored.
  • 1 cup water 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.
  • ENJOY!