Southern Homemade Chili
My Southern Homemade Chili recipe is made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, chili beans, a cozy blend of spices, a little sweetness, my secret ingredient and as much spicy as you like!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (907g) ground beef (I use 85/15 ratio.)
- 1 cup (115g) yellow onion, chopped
- 15 oz (425g) tomato sauce
- 14.5 oz (411g) canned, diced tomatoes (Not drained. I like to use petite.)
- 16 oz (454g) canned, chili beans (pinto beans) with medium chili sauce. (Not drained.)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/8 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more to your taste
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add ground beef and chopped onions to a large frying pan or saucepan.
- Brown the ground beef and onions on medium heat.
- Once the beef is browned, drain the fat from the pan.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pan with the meat and onions and mix thoroughly.
- Simmer chili for 30 minutes uncovered on low/medium heat, stirring often.
- Serve with chopped onions, shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips or cornbread.
Notes
Store leftover chili covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Chili can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.