Chili is one of those dishes that can be made a thousand different ways, and as long as you let me top it with shredded cheese and corn chips, I’d likely eat any variation! Here’s our favorite chili recipe.
Our Favorite Chili
- 1 lb. hamburger
- 1/4 c. chopped onion
- 1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz.) can Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)
- 2 (15 oz.) cans light red kidney beans (rinsed and drained), or 4 cups cooked kidney beans
- 2 (15 oz.) cans chili beans (don’t drain)
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. salt
In a large pot, brown hamburger with onion. Drain. Add all other ingredients. Simmer for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Alternatively, brown the hamburger and onion, then dump everything in the crockpot and cook on low all day. Delicious!
We generally eat our chili topped with corn chips and cheese… how do you eat yours?
When I was single and lived with roommates, one of them served it over rice, with cheese on top.
Now, I LOVE it that way.
I’ve NEVER had it that way! Never even heard of it. Might be a good sub when I run out of chips.
When you say chili beans do you mean already prepared like Brooks Chili mild beans or some other type??
Thanks.
Ditto! I’m not familiar with “chili beans.” Or do you know of a dried bean that would substitute?
They’re just red beans in some chili-flavored spices. Like these (but much less expensive!) I find them with all the other canned beans. It’s one of those things I know I should make on my own… but I haven’t yet.
Thanks!
Sounds delish!
We love chili served with rice or pasta, shredded cheese is a must. I like sour cream with mine. Dad, hubby and I all like some pineapple cubes on the side too!
Oh, yes. Pineapple is a great side for chili!
Hi Amy, Your chili recipe sounds good & similar to mine.
When I serve I put cooked spaggetti & diced onions in the bottom of the bowl, then the chili & top with a few more onions. My family loves it this way. Thanks, Thea
I have never heard of chili over spaghetti! Will have to try that combo sometime!
I like my chili with corn bread.
(Hubby grew up eating it over spaghetti, though!)
We grew up on chili with corn bread, too, made in the cast iron skillet!
I cannot enjoy chili without pasta. I always eat it with either macaroni or spaghetti. Here’s how I make mine: http://athankfullheart.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-easy-peasy-chili-recipe.html
So very interesting! I’ve NEVER had it with pasta.
Love to each chili on top of Fritos, topped with cheese and baked. Frito Pie. Total Texas thing!
Chili’s not the same without Fritos.
When I was in college dating my now husband, I tried to be “the gourmet cook of his wildest dreams” by serving it over cous cous. he always asked for seconds, so I still served it that way when we got married– until I overheard him telling someone at church that he missed having chili over cornbread. guess when it ain’t broke……
Ha! Yes, I’ve tried to make a thing or two more complicated than it needs to be. My husband nearly cheers when we have SANDWICHES, for heaven’s sake!
I love chili and most soups with sour cream. So good. And adding rice or pasta is such a great way to make a pot of chili last a lot longer!
Mmm, sour cream. Definitely!