Easy Stovetop Chili

A classic, no-fuss chili recipe that gets down to the basics- pinto and kidney beans, savory garlic, pungent onions and sweet bell pepper.

Hearty Red Gold Chili recipe, courtesy of Red Gold Tomatoes
Makes: 4 quarts
Recipe Created By: Farm Flavor
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cups onion, diced
  • oil, for sautéing
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (one 16-ounce can) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans pinto beans
  • 2 cans kidney beans
  • 2 cans tomato soup
  • 1 soup can water
  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain.
  2. In a large stockpot, sauté the bell pepper and onion in oil until slightly soft.
  3. Add the minced garlic and browned beef.
  4. Add tomato sauce, beans, soup, water and seasonings.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Simmer, uncovered, for approximately 15 minutes, and stir in vinegar.

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  1. very delicious! i left out the bell pepper (personal preference) and simmered slightly longer. will do again, but be warned, it is SPICY

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