Betsy's Chili Recipe

Name: Betsy's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 1 green pepper, chopped; 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 3 -4 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1 (10 ounce) can rotel; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 12 bakers chocolate square; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; Crystal hot sauce; 3 (15 ounce) cansbush kidney beans, drained

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
3 -4 tablespoons ground cumin
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 (10 ounce) can rotel
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
12 bakers chocolate square
1 tablespoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Crystal hot sauce
3 (15 ounce) cansbush kidney beans, drained

1
Brown ground beef, onions, green pepper, and garlic thoroughly until meat is well cooked.
2
Use a little olive oil if the meat is not rendering enough fat.
3
Drain thoroughly.
4
Add chili powder and ground cumin and heat until seasoning begins to smell fragrant and mixture looks slightly dry.
5
Add beer, Rotel, tomatoes, and chocolate.
6
Add salt, balsamic vinegar, sugar, Crystal hot sauce, and garlic powder to taste.
7
Add kidney beans.
8
Simmer for several hours or simmer for an hour or so, let sit overnight in fridge and the reheat -- Always best the second day!
9
Taste and correct seasoning.
10
Enjoy!

2369

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

280

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs ground beef, 2 onions, chopped, 1 green pepper, chopped, 5 -6 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Betsy's Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Betsy's Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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