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How to make a basic chili

A super simple and mild chili recipe (with beans!) that can be doctored or spiced up as much as you'd like. This chili can made in the slow cooker or on the stove top, whatever works best for your schedule.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 2 15 oz cans dark red kidney beans
  • 2 envelopes chili seasoning (mild, or to your preference)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (optional, to cut acidity of tomatoes)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper. Drain.

  2. Add ground beef/onion/green pepper to slow cooker or large pot.

  3. To slow cooker or large pot, add all the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.

  4. Slow cooker: Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

    Stove top: Heat until warm.

  5. Serve with all your favorite fixins. We like sour cream, shredded cheddar, and corn chips!