Description
Looking for a hearty, comforting meal that’s easy to make? This Easy Southern Chili Recipe is packed with rich flavors, simple ingredients, and plenty of Southern charm. Whether you’re making it for a cozy night in or a game-day gathering, this chili is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1.5 LB lean ground beef
- 1 large onion
- 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce (or 1 28 oz can)
- 28–30 oz water (use it to rinse the tomato sauce cans and pour into chili) Can also use beef broth.
- 2 15.5 oz cans mild chili beans
- 3T Chili powder (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Toppings: shredded cheese, chopped onion, cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, crackers, tortilla chips, Fritos
Instructions
CROCKPOT DIRECTIONS:
- Dice onion.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Saute onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground beef.
- Chop and cook through.
- Add seasonings: chili powder, salt, pepper, and any other preferred spices such as cumin.
- Add all other ingredients to a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
STOVETOP DIRECTIONS:
- Dice onion.
- Heat dutch over medium heat.
- Saute onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ground beef.
- Chop and cook through.
- Add seasonings: chili powder, salt, pepper, and any other preferred spices such as cumin.
- Add all other ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce to low heat and cook for a minimum of 30 minutes, but the longer you cook the more the flavors will meld.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker chili, add an additional ½ lb of ground beef or an additional can of chili beans. We prefer ours a little “soupier” or thinner
- Cumin is another great and common spice to add to chili. My family doesn’t prefer it so I omit, but feel free to include it to taste. I’d start with one tablespoon.
- This chili is even better served as leftovers than it is when originally cooked. It’s great for meal prep and can easily be frozen and reheated at a later time.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
