Really Easy and Good Chili! Recipe

Name: Really Easy and Good Chili!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions, coarsley chopped; 1 large green bell pepper, coarsley chopped; 1 12-2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic; 2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs chopped sirloin; ½ cup tomato paste (or use 1 small can, can use 2 cans for a richer chili); 2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (can add in more if desired); 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 cups chili sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon cumin (add in more if desired); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; seasoning salt and pepper (this need lots of salt!); 1 large bay leaf; 1 ¼ cups dry red wine (can use more or less, but please add it in!); 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (with juice, break up the tomatoes slightly with your hands before adding in); 2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained (can use more)

Servings: persons

2 large onions, coarsley chopped
1 large green bell pepper, coarsley chopped
1 12-2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs chopped sirloin
½ cup tomato paste (or use 1 small can, can use 2 cans for a richer chili)
2 -4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 -4 tablespoons chili powder (can add in more if desired)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups chili sauce
1 -2 tablespoon cumin (add in more if desired)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
seasoning salt and pepper (this need lots of salt!)
1 large bay leaf
1 ¼ cups dry red wine (can use more or less, but please add it in!)
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (with juice, break up the tomatoes slightly with your hands before adding in)
2 (14 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained (can use more)

1
In a large Dutch oven on medium heat, brown the sirloin and the chicken sausage meat (if using) until done, drain the fat if desired).
2
Add in the tomato paste to the beef/chicken mixture, and stir for about 2 minutes.
3
Add in the onions, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno; cook, stirring for about 7 minutes.
4
Add in chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and bay leaf; cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
5
Add/stir in red wine, chili sauce and tomatoes (break up tomatoes with a fork); bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
7
Add in the kidney beans about 30-35 minutes before the end of cooking time.

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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.

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: 2 large onions, coarsley chopped, 1 large green bell pepper, coarsley chopped, 1 12-2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic, 2 lbs lean ground beef or 2 lbs chopped sirloin, and more.

Yes, Really Easy and Good 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.

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Really Easy and Good Chili!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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