Spiced Chili Recipe

Name: Spiced Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; ½ cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 cup water; 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup chili powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; bread, bowls (optional); shredded cheddar cheese (optional); additional chopped onion (optional)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 cup water
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
bread, bowls (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
additional chopped onion (optional)

1
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2
Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker.
3
Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes, water and seasonings.
4
Cover and let cook on low for 4-5 hours.
5
Discard bay leaves.
6
If desired, serve in bread bowls and garnish with cheese and onion.
7
Stovetop directions.
8
If you like to make chili on the stovetop use a dutch oven instead of a skillt to cook the beef, onion and garlic.
9
Add the ingredients to the dutch oven instead of the slow cooker.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
12
Discard bay leaves.

329

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, ½ cup chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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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Spiced Chili

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