Dad's Chili Recipe

Name: Dad's Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 1/2 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, diced; 1 pound green bell pepper, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds onion, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 5 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, diced
1 pound green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 pounds onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
5 cups canned diced tomatoes with their juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chili powder, or more to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent)
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef and ground pork.
2
Cook and stir until the meat is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink.
3
Drain and discard any excess grease.
4
Set meat aside.
5
Melt the butter in the pot over medium heat.
6
Stir in the garlic, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in the cooked meat, pinto beans, tomatoes, parsley, chili powder, pepper, monosodium glutamate, salt, and cumin.
8
Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

1463

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 1/2 cup butter, 2 cloves garlic, diced, and more.

Yes, Dad'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.

Dad's Chili

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