My Best Chili

Name: My Best Chili
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef (I used leaner beef with 5% fat); 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild, casings removed); ½ pound bacon; 2 15 oz cans kidney beans (drained); 1 15 oz can pinto beans (drained); 1 15 oz can black beans (drained); 2 28 oz cans diced tomatoes with juice; 1 6 oz can tomato paste; 1 large yellow onion (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped); 2 cups beef stock (see Notes); 3 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (make sure to find gluten-free if necessary, or leave it out); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:2h

This recipe for My Best Chili is a major favorite around here! It's a hearty, warming chili made with ground beef, bacon, sausage, and just the right amount of kick.

Updated at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:02:48 GMT