Hearty Crowd-Pleasing Chili Recipe for Large Gatherings
This hearty chili is perfect for feeding a large group, combining ground beef, beans, and spices for a flavorful dish. It's customizable with various toppings to suit everyone's taste.
Ingredients
- 5 lbs ground beef
- 3 large onions diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 medium bell peppers diced
- 4 cans 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cans 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cans 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 12 oz tomato paste
- 8 tablespoons chili powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup corn
- optional toppings: shredded cheese sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.
- Fold in kidney beans and black beans, mixing evenly.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Gradually add broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in corn and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot in bowls with optional toppings.
Notes
Adjust the spices to your heat preference and serve with toppings for a personalized experience.