Quick and Simple Homemade Chili

This homemade chili is packed with tender beef, hearty beans, and flavors everyone will love.

Ingredients for Homemade Chili

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this delicious homemade chili recipe:

• Beef: The recipe starts with a pound of ground beef. You can use ground turkey if you prefer.
• Onion: Cooking a chopped onion with the ground meat adds tons of flavor.
• Canned goods: You'll need a can of tomato sauce, a can of stewed tomatoes, and a can of kidney beans.
• Spices: This homemade chili is spiced with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

How to Make Homemade Chili?

You’ll find the full recipe with detailed steps below, but here’s a quick overview of the process for making homemade chili:

1. Sauté the beef and onions.
2. Stir in the other ingredients, then bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

How Long Can Homemade Chili Be Stored In the Fridge?

Your chili will stay fresh for up to four days if stored correctly. Allow the chili to cool, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat it on the stove or in the microwave when you're ready to enjoy.

Dinogo Community Tips & Recommendations

"Our family is crazy about chili, and I love quick dinners, so we gave this recipe a try," says reviewer Cheryl. "I added extra chili powder and a bit of Tabasco for some heat. Served with cornbread, it made for a hearty, satisfying meal on a stormy evening."

"So easy," says BajaGirl61. "This will be my go-to chili recipe from now on. It’s a simple chili, but packed with flavor. I prepped it the night before and had my husband throw it in the Crock-Pot for a couple of hours before I got home from work."

"Simple ingredients, but the flavor is incredible," praises Patrick Longton. "The only change I made was swapping water for a dark lager beer. Pure comfort food!"

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

• 1 ½ cups water, or as needed (Optional)

• 1 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste

• 1 pinch garlic powder

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, and stewed tomatoes with their juice. If you prefer a thinner chili, you can add a bit of water. Season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information (per serving)