Ultimate Homemade Chili Recipe: The BEST ground beef chili you’ll ever make—rich, hearty, and packed with flavor! Perfect for cold nights at home with the family or your next gameday spread with friends. We cover the full history of chili (from Texas cowboys to chili queens), then walk you through an easy classic version with beans + an authentic Texas-style no beans variation. Down on the ranch, this is how real chili is done!
Ingredients & full recipe in the video—ground beef, spices, tomatoes, and optional heat. Top it your way: shredded cheese, sour cream, jalapeños, diced onions, crackers, tortilla chips, or even ketchup? Comment below—what toppings do you love on your chili?
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Here's what you'll need for our classic ground beef chili with beans:
2 pounds ground beef (80/20 for that juicy flavor)
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers (green or red), chopped
2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional heat: 1-2 jalapeños, diced, or cayenne pepper
For the Texas-style variation—no beans, all meaty glory—we'll swap those kidney beans for an extra pound of beef or chunks of stew meat. It's purist, bold, and unapologetic. 🤠
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CHILI DOES NOT HAVE BEANS. PERIOD!