Mom's Chili

Name: Mom's Chili
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 3 cups finely chopped onions; 2 cups finely chopped green bell peppers; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% or leaner); 1 cup water; 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 0.25 cup chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar; 0.75 teaspoon salt; Ground pepper to taste; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed

Instructions

Cook:45min

This healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:07:14 GMT