Best Southern Living Everyday Chili Recipes

Southern Living Beef and Bean Chili image

Provided by carmenskitchen

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 stalks celery, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1 lb stew meat
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups water
6 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
16 ounces kidney beans, undrained

Steps:

Saute first 5 ingredients in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until tender.
Remove veggies from pan.
After cutting into smaller pieces, rub salt and pepper over stew meat and brown in skillet along with ground beef.
Place sauteed veggies and meat into crock pot.
Add tomato sauce and next five ingredients into beef mixture and stir well.
Cook on high for 4 hours then on low for 2-3 more hours.
If more liquid is needed, sometimes I add a bit of beef broth and some jalapeno juice (for extra spice) or just some extra water.
Add beans the last hour of cooking.
Serve with an assortment of condiments: shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese. diced onion, tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 843, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 21.4

Southern Living Everyday Chili image

Provided by CeeGee

Categories Beans

Time 1h45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup boiling water
2 -3 tablespoons chili powder
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground basil
3/4 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

Steps:

Saute onion, garlic and gound beef in hot oil until browned, drain well.
Combine 1/4 cup of boiling water and chili powder, stirring well until dissolved.
Add tomatoes, salt, oregano, basil and chili powder mixture to meat mixture.
Cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Add 3/4 cup of water and beans to meat mixture.
Simmer 25 to 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1676.7, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 11, Sugar 10.9, Protein 40.1

Southern Living 5-star Chili Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by Hapemom

Number Of Ingredients 24

GARNISH:
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mexican-style chili beans, undrained
1 1/2 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup salsa
3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Sliced ripe olives
Tortilla chips
Hot sauce or salsa

Steps:

Brown ground beef with chili powder and ground cumin. Drain and set aside. Sauté onions, garlic and jalapeño in vegetable oil about 5 minutes, or until tender. Add ground beef mixture. Stir in tomato sauce, chili beans, water, tomato paste, salsa and chili powder. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add beans, beer, olives, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer another 15 minutes or until ready to serve.