Get ready for the best chili you’ve ever tasted.
This pot is rich, hearty, and full of bold flavor — made with simple ingredients and layered spices that bring everything together. Whether you like your chili spicy, smoky, or mild, this recipe hits every time.
Comment below: Are you team spicy or mild?
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Ingredients
Base
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can smoked diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8–12 oz)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup water
Vegetables
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1 tbsp Soul Spice Seafood Seasoning
• Salt & cracked black pepper to taste
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Directions
1. Sauté vegetables in a little oil until softened.
2. Add garlic and let it bloom.
3. Add spices and bloom them for 30–45 seconds.
4. Brown ground beef, season lightly, drain excess fat.
5. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, & tomato sauce.
6. Add broth + water, stir well.
7. Add beans, stir gently to keep them whole.
8. Simmer 35–60 minutes until thick and rich.
9. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Top with cheddar, sour cream, green onions, jalapeños — and serve with warm cornbread.
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