Homemade Chili Recipe

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trevor leftwich's Review:
"It was soooooo good I loved it"
Ingredients
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (chili meat)
  • 15 ounces chili flavored beans
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • chili powder, salt ,and black pepper (to taste)
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Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Container: 12" skillet
Serving Size: 1 cup
Directions
  • In a 12" skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and green pepper in 1 tablespoon of oil until soft and lightly browned.
  • Add the meat to the skillet and brown. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Season to taste with chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Serve hot.

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Anonymous
Rating of 5 out of 5.0 stars
trevor leftwich's Review:
"It was soooooo good I loved it"

Anonymous
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KatiPage's Review:
"My husband LOVES this recipe. I made it for my sisters, husband, brother-in-laws and me. It was a big hit. :)"

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HeyDude's Review:
"This recipe is good for people who do not like spicy chili. I threw in a sliced jalapeno to give it the kick I need."

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NonCooker's Review:
"I'm not a huge cook because I'm so picky but I gave it a try and feel in love! I made it twice in a week. Serving 8: I added 4 links of italian sausage and 2 cans of Fire Roasted Tomatos w/ garlic....YUMMY!!"

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RecipeGuru's Review:
"I used the diced tomatoes with green chilis and a lot of chili powder. My family loves it."

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MommaMegan's Review:
"I added 2 sliced jalpeno peppers and let it simmer, my family likes it spicy."

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NewlyCook's Review:
"I added a can of corn and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to this recipe and my husband gobbled it up. We both like it to have the southwestern flair."

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