Love it 🔥 Nothing beats a huge pot of chili at home — perfect for meal prep, game day, or freezing for later.
Here’s a hearty, crowd-feeding version (serves 8–12):
🌶 HUGE Pot of Homemade Chili
🛒 Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 3 (15 oz) cans kidney beans, drained
- 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, drained
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½–1 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 cups beef broth (for desired thickness)
Optional add-ins:
- Corn
- Jalapeños
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 square dark chocolate (deepens flavor!)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot.
- Brown the meat, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in spices and cook 1 minute to bloom flavors.
- Add tomatoes, beans, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low.
- Simmer uncovered 45–90 minutes (longer = better flavor). Stir occasionally.
🔥 Pro Tips for Next-Level Chili
- Simmer low and slow for deeper flavor
- Make it a day ahead — it tastes better the next day
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end to brighten it
- For thicker chili, let it simmer uncovered longer
🧀 Topping Ideas
- Shredded cheddar
- Sour cream
- Green onions
- Avocado
- Crushed tortilla chips
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A no-bean Texas-style chili
- Or a healthy high-protein meal-prep version
What style are you going for? 🌶
