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Easy Homemade Chili

Easy Homemade Chili
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Easy Homemade Chili is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any occasion. This hearty chili recipe combines lean ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices to create a satisfying meal that can easily be adjusted to your liking. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this chili cooks up in just over two hours, making it both convenient and delicious. Serve it with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro to elevate the experience. Whether you’re enjoying it on game day or cozying up at home, this Easy Homemade Chili will surely please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup red apple vinegar
  • 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (petite, undrained)
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans (undrained)
  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans (undrained)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more if you want it spicier)
  • Cornmeal (to thicken, if desired)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease.
  4. Stir in the red apple vinegar and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato juice, ketchup, both types of beans, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for at least one hour (up to three hours), stirring occasionally until thickened.
  7. If desired, gradually stir in cornmeal for added thickness before serving.

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