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Best Homemade Chili

Best Homemade Chili
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Looking for the ultimate comfort food? The Best Homemade Chili is your answer! This hearty dish combines ground beef or turkey with a medley of beans, fresh vegetables, and a robust blend of spices that create a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, game-day gatherings, or cozy nights in, this chili recipe is not only satisfying but also easy to customize. Serve it over rice, in a bread bowl, or topped with cheese and sour cream for an elevated meal experience. With its rich texture and aromatic spices, this chili will remind you of cherished meals shared with loved ones.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
  • 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans))
  • 2 small green peppers (about 2 cups diced)
  • 1 small yellow onion (about 1 ½ cups diced)
  • 2 cans tomatoes (diced (15-ounce cans))
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 15 ounces water
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, sauté diced green peppers and onions until translucent.
  2. Stir in chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chipotle powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and white pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add ground meat; brown until slightly pink.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and water; stir well.
  5. Simmer for 15 minutes before adding beans.
  6. Stir in baking soda; let bubble before serving.

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