Hearty Basic Chili Recipe

Name: Hearty Basic Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef (or Turkey, Venison); 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped; 1 can 6 Oz Tomato Paste; 1 can 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce; 15 ounces, fluid Can Bush's Mild Chili Beans (or Pinto Beans); 15 ounces, fluid Can Of Kidney Beans (or Black Beans); 1/8 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 teaspoons White Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 4 Tablespoons Chili Powder

Servings: persons

2 pounds Lean Ground Beef (or Turkey, Venison)
1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped
1 can 6 Oz Tomato Paste
1 can 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce
15 ounces, fluid Can Bush's Mild Chili Beans (or Pinto Beans)
15 ounces, fluid Can Of Kidney Beans (or Black Beans)
1/8 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoons White Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
4 Tablespoons Chili Powder

1
In a large pot, preferably a cast iron Dutch oven, saute chopped onions. Then add the ground meat. This recipe lends itself well to ground beef, or venison if you have a hunter in the family. Once browned, drain the fat.
2
Add tomato sauce, paste and cans of beans. Then begin to add all the seasonings.
3
This is a very mild chili, so start with the amounts listed, then taste and add more cayenne, cumin, and pepper if you want it to have a little more kick. I have small kids who love this chili as is.
4
Once all the ingredients are added, give it a good stir and set the heat to low. Let it cook slowly for at least 2 hours, if not longer. The longer you let it slow-cook, the better the flavors blend and the tastier the chili becomes.
5
Other things I've added include green bell peppers, zucchini, garlic (but not too much), potatoes, carrots, rice, fresh oregano from the garden, mmm yum! Lots of ways to get creative with this one!

990

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Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Lean Ground Beef (or Turkey, Venison), 1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped, 1 can 6 Oz Tomato Paste, 1 can 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce, and more.

Yes, Hearty Basic 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!

Hearty Basic Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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