hope's classic chili

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Hope Vaillancourt
Las Vegas, NV

This is seriously one of the best basic chili recipes out there! I got this from a Better Homes & Gardens cookbook that I have been making for years and added a few ingredients of my own! Everyone who tries this chili that I make rave about it and usually go back for seconds. This Chili wouldn't be complete without a side of cornbread (I use Jiffy). You cannot go wrong with classic chili especially on a cold wintery night!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For hope's classic chili

  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 2 c
    chopped onion (2 large)
  • 1 c
    chopped green sweet pepper (1 large)
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 can
    (15- to 16-ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    (15 to 16 ounces) chili beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 can
    (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can
    (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp
    barbecue sauce
  • 1 tsp
    steak sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    worchestershire sauce
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • *shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • *dairy sour cream (optional)

How To Make hope's classic chili

  • 1
    In a 4-quart dutch oven cook ground beef, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic until meat is brown and and onion is tender; drain fat.
  • 2
    Stir in kidney beans, chili beans, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, barbecue sauce, steak sauce and worcestershire sauce, chili powder, sugar, basil, cumin and black pepper.
  • 3
    Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, top each serving with cheese and/or sour cream. Serve with hot cornbread!

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