Easy Old Fashioned Chili Recipe
A classic old-fashioned Chili Recipe that is a perfect cool weather comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Cloves Garlic - Minced
- 1 Large Onion - Chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper - Seeded and Chopped
- 28 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes
- 18 Ounces Canned Brown Beans with Molasses
- 9 ounce Can of Sliced Mushrooms
- 18 ounce can of Red Kidney Beans - Drained and rinsed,
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Chili Powder - heaping
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, add the olive oil, chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Saute for a few minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the lean ground beef and continue sauteing until the beef is thoroughly cooked.
- Add in all the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Increase the temperature and bring the chili to a boil, while stirring.
- Allow the chili to boil for a few minutes, continually stirring.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Turn off the heat and cover the pot with the lid, allowing it to cool for 10-15 minutes to serving temperature.
- Serve plain, or topped with sour cream, jalapenos, or parmesan cheese.