Homemade Chili

This homemade chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish made with ground beef or turkey, a medley of beans, vegetables, and bold spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it simmers slowly to develop rich, deep flavors, and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
  

• 1 onion, diced
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 bell pepper, diced
  
  

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
  
  

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  
  

• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  
  

• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  
  

• 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  
  

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  
  

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  
  

• 2 tablespoons chili powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  
  

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro, lime wedges
  
  

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if using). Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
   
   

2. Add ground beef or turkey, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
   
   

3. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, and corn kernels. Mix well.
   
   

4. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
   
   

5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   
   

6. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
   
   

7. Serve hot with optional toppings such as shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, or lime wedges.
   
   

Nutritional Value by Grams (approximate per serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal
  
  

• Protein: 25 g
  
  

• Fat: 12 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 30 g
  
  

• Fiber: 8 g
  
  

• Sugar: 6 g
  
  

• Sodium: 600 mg