Chili Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 quarts tomato juice; 1 large onion, chopped fine; 5 -6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine; ½ cup chili powder; 12-1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; ⅓ cup cumin; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; ½ cup sugar; 3 bay leaves; 2 lbs hamburger; 2 lbs beef roast, chopped in cubes; 1 tablespoon cilantro; ½ cup red pepper; ¼ cup green chili pepper; ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper; 6 ounces tomato paste; ½ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

5 quarts tomato juice
1 large onion, chopped fine
5 -6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine
½ cup chili powder
12-1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
⅓ cup cumin
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans
2 tablespoons black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup sugar
3 bay leaves
2 lbs hamburger
2 lbs beef roast, chopped in cubes
1 tablespoon cilantro
½ cup red pepper
¼ cup green chili pepper
½ tablespoon cayenne pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
½ cup sour cream

1
In a large pot empty the tomato juice into the pot.
2
In the meantime, brown the hamburger, drain and set aside.
3
Chop the onion, green peppers and green chilie fine and add to pot.
4
Mix in the kidney beans.
5
I can my own tomato juice rather than buying store bought with no additives--pure tomato juice.
6
Now add all the remaining spices.
7
Simmer for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8
After the first hour, add the hamburger and simmer 2 hours more hours stirring every 15 minutes.
9
The longer you let this simmer, the thicker it will get.
10
Serve with oyster crackers or saltines.
11
Enjoy.

1567

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

120

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 quarts tomato juice, 1 large onion, chopped fine, 5 -6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped fine, ½ cup chili powder, and more.

Yes, 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!

Chili

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