Description
Hearty homemade chili brings bold southwestern flavors to burger and hotdog nights, elevating classic comfort foods with rich, meaty goodness. Spicy, robust ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting friends and family to savor each delicious, satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) ground beef
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauces and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 (10 3/4 ounces) 305 grams can tomato soup
- 1 can water
- Sugar to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients including ground beef, mustard, vinegar, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, tomato soup, water, salt, chili powder, and sugar in a large saucepan.
- Thoroughly blend the mixture using a wooden spoon, ensuring all components are evenly distributed and no dry ingredients remain unincorporated.
- Position the saucepan on the stovetop and activate medium-high heat, allowing the mixture to reach a vigorous boil while stirring intermittently.
- Once bubbling intensely, immediately reduce temperature to low, creating a gentle simmer.
- Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the chili slowly cook for approximately 60 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent bottom scorching and promote uniform flavor development.
- After cooking time concludes, remove lid and assess consistency – the chili should appear thick and richly textured.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding minimal salt or pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Serve piping hot directly over burgers, hotdogs, or your preferred accompaniment, ensuring maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder or adding red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spicier condiments.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium ketchup and tomato soup, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Consider substituting ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for leaner or vegetarian versions of the chili.
- Prep and store extra chili in freezer-safe containers for convenient meal prep, lasting up to 3 months when properly sealed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg