My Mom's Family Favorite Chili Recipe

Name: My Mom's Family Favorite Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 -3 tablespoons chili powder; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 dash oregano; 1 dash cumin; couple dashes cayenne; 2 (16 ounce) cansdiced stewed tomatoes, undrained (I like Hunt's diced tomatoes with peppers and onions added); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; ¾ cup green bell pepper, roughly diced; grated cheddar cheese, to serve; chopped onion, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash oregano
1 dash cumin
couple dashes cayenne
2 (16 ounce) cansdiced stewed tomatoes, undrained (I like Hunt's diced tomatoes with peppers and onions added)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¾ cup green bell pepper, roughly diced
grated cheddar cheese, to serve
chopped onion, to serve

1
In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef and onion, stirring to break up any clumps.
2
Season with chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
3
Bring quickly just to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to low and gently simmer with the pan partially covered, stirring occasionally (add a little water if it seems too thick), for about 45 minutes.
4
Taste and adjust seasonings.
5
Serve hot topped with grated cheddar cheese and chopped onions, with sides of warm cornbread.
6
Enjoy!

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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: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, My Mom's Family 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.

My Mom's Family Favorite Chili

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