Spicy Freezer Chili Recipe

Name: Spicy Freezer Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans (Kidney black pinto etc.) or 1 ½ cups dried beans, prepared (Kidney black pinto etc.) or 3 ½ cups cooked beans (Kidney black pinto etc.); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

1
PREPARATION: Cook ground beef with onions and garlic in heavy skillet until ground beef is brown and vegetables are tender; drain.
2
Mix all ingredients except cornstarch and water in saucepan.
3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes.
4
If you want a thicker chili, mix cornstarch and water in small bowl until smooth and add to chili, stirring well.
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Uncover and cook for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
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8 servings
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To Freeze: do not add cornstarch and water.
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Cool quickly in refrigerator, then place in plastic freezer containers and freeze until solid.
9
To reheat, place chili in saucepan with 1/4 cup water and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reheated.
10
At this point you can add the cornstarch and water mixture if you'd like a thicker chili.

530

kcal

Calories

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (undrained), and more.

Yes, Spicy Freezer 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!

Spicy Freezer Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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