One-Pot Homemade Chili
Looking for an easy and delicious dinner recipe that will feed a crowd? Look no further than this one-pot homemade chili! With just a few simple ingredients and some spices, you can create a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
The best part about this recipe is that it’s all made in one pot, which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy the meal with family and friends. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a cook time of 2 hours, this chili is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
To start, you’ll sauté onions and garlic in a large Dutch oven or stock pot until they’re translucent. Then, you’ll add ground beef and cook until it’s nicely browned, skimming off some of the fat as needed. Next, you’ll add a bottle of wheat beer, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, white and red kidney beans, and diced green chilis. Finally, you’ll mix in the seasonings – kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and oregano – and let everything simmer for 2 hours until it’s fully cooked and fragrant.
When it’s time to serve, top your chili with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and some sliced scallions for a burst of freshness. If you like your chili with a little extra heat, feel free to add some diced jalapeño or a dash of tabasco sauce to the mix.
This chili is also freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and save some for later. Just store it in a freezer-safe container and thaw it in the fridge before reheating on the stovetop.
Overall, this one-pot homemade chili is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. So next time you’re looking for a comforting dinner recipe, give this one a try and savor the warm and spicy goodness.
One-Pot Homemade Chili
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ large yellow onions , finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves , finely minced
- 3 lbs ground beef
- 1 (12 oz) bottle wheat beer (Wheat Ale)
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans white kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
- 2 (15.5 oz) cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
- 1 (7 oz) can diced green chilies (or substitute with desired amount of diced jalapeño)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt , add more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper , add more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin , add more or less to taste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder , add more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon spicy Hungarian paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Toppings
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
- Sliced scallions
Instructions
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In a large Dutch oven or stock pot add 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions; sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic; sauté for just a few minutes making sure not to burn the garlic. Add ground beef and cook until nicely browned; skim off some of the fat, leaving some for added flavor.
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Add the wheat beer, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with juices, white kidney beans, red kidney beans, and diced green chilis; stir well. Add seasonings, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, spicy paprika, and dried oregano; mix well until nicely incorporated. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer slightly covered for about 2 hours, or until you are ready to eat, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom.
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Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of sliced scallions. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Smart Pantry Tip: Keep an extra can of tomato sauce or carton of beef stock in the pantry to use as an added splash of liquid if needed. Diced jalapeño and a dash of tabasco sauce can be added for more heat.
- Slow Cooker: You can easily place all the ingredients after sautéing onions, garlic, and browning ground beef into a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours, (P.S. sauté onions, garlic, and brown ground beef the night before, assemble everything into the Crock Pot before work.)
- Freezes well.
Hi Stasia!
I just made this for the family & they loved it! Thanks for a good recipe that wasn’t difficult!!
Xo, Dana Gherardi
Thank you Dana, I really appreciate it! I’m glad your family liked it!