Hearty homemade chili (stovetop or slow cooker)
This chili hits the spot on a cold evening. This simple recipe is great to have on hand because it can be tossed into the crockpot or made on the stove top!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour (optional) *see note
- 1 1/4 cup whole kernel corn
- 2 15 oz. cans mild chili beans (with sauce)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 1/2 cups tomato juice
- 1 cup marinara or tomato sauce
- 15 oz. stewed tomato chunks, drained *see substitution below
- 2-3 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper *see note
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (optional)
- salt to taste
Instructions
Slow Cooker:
- Brown the ground beef along with onions and garlic in several tablespoons of olive oil. Add 3 Tablespoons flour (optional) and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Place the beef mixture in a 6-7 quart crockpot, then add corn, beans and tomato chunks, then add broth, juice and seasonings. Stir well to combine, then stir in the marinara or tomato sauce and add salt to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Cool slightly and enjoy!
Stove top:
- In a large stock pot, brown ground beef with onions and garlic, in several tablespoons olive oil. Drain beef if needed, then stir in flour (optional) until well combined.
- Add corn, beans, tomato chunks, beef broth and tomato juice to browned beef. Stir well, then stir in seasonings and salt to taste
- Bring to a boil, then lower heat to med-low and stir in tomato sauce/marinara. Stir well and allow to simmer for 40-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cool slightly before serving and enjoy!
Notes
If you prefer a thinner chili the all purpose flour can be omitted or lessened.
More cayenne pepper can be added if you prefer a spicier chili. Feel free to add the seasonings to taste!
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