Simple Crowd-Pleasing Chili
A simple and versatile chili recipe that will please your whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4–5 cups cooked pinto or black beans (see notes)
- 2–3 cups of tomato sauce (see notes)
- 2–3 cups of water or broth (see notes)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or cayenne for spice
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, drain the fat.
- Combine all of the ingredients in either a slow cooker or a large pot.
- Cook on low for a few hours. Occasionally taste and adjust to your liking.
- Serve with your favorite chili toppings (we love sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese).
Notes
- I cook my beans ahead of time in my instant pot.
- I usually use homemade broth (here’s my tutorial) if I have it on hand. It will affect the saltiness, so be careful adding additional salt later.
- I usually use my home canned tomato sauce, but store-bought is fine.
