Hearty Chili Recipe

This hearty chili is the ultimate comfort food—rich, savory, and packed with deep, slow-simmered flavor in every bite. It’s made with a robust blend of spices, tender beans, and perfectly seasoned ground meat, creating a satisfying balance of warmth and texture. Topped with sharp cheddar cheese and a cool dollop of sour cream, it delivers a creamy contrast that takes each spoonful to the next level. Whether you’re feeding a crowd on game day or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, this chili is simple to make and even better the next day.

Chili

5 from 1 vote

This can be made completely ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to serve or done day of. It’s a workhorse that’s easy to make and a crowd pleaser.

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Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork sausage like Jimmy Dean
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 bell pepper chopped
• 2-3 stalks celery chopped
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can black beans well drained
• 15 oz can kidney beans well drained
• 15 oz can chili beans well drained
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 package chili seasoning mix
• 1 cup water
• sour cream (optional)
• grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Method

 

1. Brown beef and sausage together, breaking them apart well as they cook.
2. Add in chopped vegetables and cook until they begin to soften.
3. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
4. Add in tomatoes, beans, chili mix, and water and stir everything to combine well.
5. Bring to a simmer and place lid on pot.
6. Keep at a low simmer for at least 10 minutes, and up to an hour.

Notes

Top with cheese and sour cream and serve with cornbread or corn chips on the side.