Best Chili Recipe

Liz Gibbs • January 27, 2026

Perfect for those cold days and game day!

Ingredients  

▢2 pounds lean ground beef
▢1 onion diced
▢1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
▢4 cloves garlic minced
▢2 ½ tablespoons chili powder divided, or to taste
▢1 teaspoon cumin
▢1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
▢14.5 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
▢19 ounces canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
▢14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
▢1 ½ cups beef broth
▢1 cup beer
▢1 tablespoon tomato paste
▢1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
▢salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions 

 Combine ground beef and 1 ½ tablespoons chili powder.
In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Drain any fat.
Add in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 45-60 minutes or until chili has reached desired thickness.
Top with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro or other favorite toppings.

Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
Beer can be replaced with extra broth.
Any ground meat will work in this recipe.
Optional toppings: sour cream, red or green onion, cheese, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado & lime wedges, tortilla chips

Nutrition Information

Calories: 395 | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 26.2mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 6.2mg
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