Homestyle Chili

Is anyone else feeling like winter is never going to end this year? The snow really is beautiful, but I am certainly ready to feel the warm rays of sunshine on my face. I am confident that I am not the only one feeling this way. Every night I get home from work, I am chilled to the bone. This hot and hearty chili warmed me right up though. Give it a try, I am sure it will do the trick for you too!

You will need a packet of McCormick original chili seasoning mix, 2 lbs of ground beef, 1 large onion, 1 large bell pepper, 1 large jalapeño, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. chili powder, 2 15oz. cans of kidney beans, 1 15oz. can of chili beans, 2 14.5 oz. cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes and 1 15 oz. can of tomato sauce. This recipe can be prepared on the stovetop, slow cooker or Instant Pot. Put this recipe on your menu for this week.

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Homestyle Chili

This thick and hearty homestyle chili will warm you right up during these cold winter months. It is loaded with ground beef, kidney beans and savory spices. Top it with shredded cheddar, green onions and sour cream, or pour it over a baked potato.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 Lbs. Ground Beef
• 1 large jalapeño seeded and diced
• 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1.25 oz packet original chili seasoning (I used McCormick, but any brand will do)
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans
• 1 15 oz. can chili beans
• 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 2 15 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 Lbs. Ground Beef 1 large jalapeño seeded and diced 1 large yellow onion finely chopped 1 large green bell pepper finely chopped 2 cloves garlic 1 1.25 oz packet original chili seasoning (I used McCormick, but any brand will do) 1 tsp. Cumin 1 tsp. Chili powder 1 tsp. salt 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans 1 15 oz. can chili beans 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce 2 15 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef until almost cooked completely. Remove the ground beef from the pan. Add the diced onion, jalapeño, bell pepper and garlic to the pan and cook in the leftover drippings from the ground beef. If using extra lean ground beef or turkey, you may need to add a little olive oil to sauté the onion and peppers.
2. When the onion is translucent and the peppers are tender, remove from heat.
3. Add the ground beef and pepper and onion mixture to a large stockpot, crockpot or Instant Pot.. whichever method you are using to cook the chili.
4. Add all remaining ingredients and mix throughly.
5. If using an Instant Pot, secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. If using a crockpot, cook on high for 4-5 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. If cooking on the stovetop, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35 - 45 minutes.