My Favorite Chili Recipe

Name: My Favorite Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced; 1 (6 ounce) tomato sauce; 1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans (Phillips); 1 (16 ounce) chili beans (Bush's Best); 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional garnish); ½ cup sour cream (optional garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
2 onions, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
1 (6 ounce) tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can pork and beans (Phillips)
1 (16 ounce) chili beans (Bush's Best)
1 cup cheddar cheese (optional garnish)
½ cup sour cream (optional garnish)

1
In a dutch oven, sauite onions and celery in vegetable oil.
2
Lift out and set aside.
3
Brown ground beef and onion.
4
Place onions, celery, ground beef in pot with water, salt, sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, worcestershire and the 2 cans of diced tomatoes (undrained).
5
Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
6
Drain both cans of beans and add to pot along with tomato sauce.
7
Simmer for 10 minutes.
8
Serve with optional cheese and sour cream.
9
This chili freezes well in plastic containers.
10
Thaw and heat.
11
Enjoy!

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 2 onions, chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, My Favorite 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!

My Favorite Chili

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