Easy No-Bean Chili Recipe
Welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m excited to share a delicious and hearty chili recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking to warm up on a cold day or need a satisfying meal for your family, this chili is sure to hit the spot. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds ground beef or turkey
- 2 small green peppers, about 2 cups diced
- 1 small yellow onion, about 1 ½ cups diced
- 2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce cans)
- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 15 ounces water
- 2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans)
- 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)
Directions:
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large dutch oven, sauté the diced green peppers and onions until they become translucent and begin to caramelize.
- Add Seasonings: Add all the seasonings (except for the baking soda) and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Cook the Meat: Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until just browned, leaving some pink remaining.
- Incorporate Tomato Products: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the Beans: Mix in the kidney beans and continue to simmer.
- Optional Baking Soda: Add the baking soda, stirring continuously as the mixture bubbles, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious, easy no-bean chili!
Recipe Details:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Servings: 6
This chili recipe is a fantastic option for busy weeknights or for a comforting weekend meal. The combination of spices and ingredients creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Don’t forget to top it with your favorite chili toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions for an extra touch.
Feel free to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked this recipe, or if you have any modifications you enjoy. Happy cooking!
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Homestyle Chili
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Ingredients
2 pounds ground beef or turkey
2 small green peppers, about 2 cups diced
1 small yellow onion, about 1 ½ cups diced
2 cans diced tomatoes (15-ounce cans)
15 ounce can tomato sauce
6 ounce can tomato paste
15 ounces water
2 cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed (15-ounce cans)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon papapa
1 teaspoon chipotle powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon baking soda (optional)
Instructions
In a large dutch oven, sauté diced peppers and onions until translucent and beginning to caramelize.
Add all seasonings except the baking soda and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Add the ground meat and cook until just browned, with some pink remaining.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 15 minutes.
Mix in the kidney beans and continue to simmer.
Add the baking soda, stirring continuously as the mixture bubbles, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
Remove from heat and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 Kcal