Ground Beef Chili

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"The best beef chili in my book. Freezes well."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 21

ingredients

• 3 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (26 ounce) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 1 -2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional)
• additional chopped onion (optional)
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

1. In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef and next 3 ingredients over medium heat until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain.
2. Stir in the beans and remaining ingredients,except for additional onions and cheddar cheese.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer uncovered, for 30 minutes or until chili reaches desired thickness.
4. Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with chopped onion and cheddar cheese, if desired.

Reviews

[ainsleydoll]

We raked and burned leaves all day Saturday. I made this chili the night before. We had worked up quite an appetite and it really hit the spot. Highly seasoned and very delicious. It makes quite a lot so I froze half for us to have later on. The only ingredient I left out was the browning sauce--not real sure what that is, but the flavor wasn't missing anything.

 

[cydney]

This chili is awesome. Best I have ever had. I had my brothers, sister and all their families over so I had a big crowd to feed. This was perfect. Makes lots. Spicy flavor and I set out bowls of chopped onions and shredded cheese for those who wanted to add that on top. Very yummy.

 

[jerri822]

Superb chili recipe. My family raved about it. I used 3 cans of kidney beans because we like a lot of beans in our chili. The seasoning was spicy and full-flavored. Very hearty and robust. This is a good recipe for cooking for the freezer too. Thanks for posting.

 

[ltdsaloon16r]

Very tasty Chili recipe, I made a few changes as I didnt have 3 lbs of ground beef. I used half the amount of beef, the 2 cans of kidney beans, a 300 gram can of tomato puree, a 300 gram jar of salsa, approx 3/4 cup beef stock, only 1 tsp chili powder (we dont like it super hot) and about 1/2 cup of water. And just used the grated cheese for one of the options. This fed 4 happy adults with enough left over for 2 lunches. Mine being one! Will definitely make this again and freeze as suggested (thought Id do a big batch and take it camping) Thanks for posting.

 

[Sheri-bdb]

This is a wonderful chili recipe! I followed your recipe to a t- and it turned out perfect. For anyone that want's to know you can find the browning sauce near the steak sauce in your grocery store; it goes by the name kitchen bouquet and is used alot for gravy and bring the flavor out of meat.