Ingredients for Mom's Chili
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Tomato Juice
- Tomato Paste
- Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- Chili Seasoning Mix
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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How to Make Mom's Chili
- Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 medium chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Add 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, or longer for a deeper flavor. Stir occasionally.
- **Slow Cooker Option:** Brown the ground beef as directed in step 1. Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker. Refrigerate overnight. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
52g
Fat
34g
Carbs
12g
