Go Back
ā€“+ servings
A hearty bowl of chili topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream, served on a white plate.

Chili šŸŒ¶ļø

One of my favorite traditions is to make my chili recipe the first chilly day of the year! For us in Florida it could be any given day late October or November. However, my version of chilly is probably much different than yours! lolĀ 
Now, my chili recipe is a combination of my grandmotherā€™s recipe and mine mixed together for a beautiful symphony of deliciousness! I used all the same similar ingredients as my grandmother, but Iā€™ve added a few little secrets of my own. Such as, my secret ingredient! A little bit of Unsweetened cocoa powder Goes a long way in a pot of chili! It helps bring out the flavors and truly makes for an incredible meal!Ā 
Iā€™m so excited for you to try this recipe! Letā€™s make it.Ā 
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 15 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika,
  • 1 tbsp parsley flake.
  • salt pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1-2 tbsp of Tobasco
  • 1.5 lbs. of ground beef
  • 2 28 oz. cans of San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 16 oz. cans of Dark Red Kidney Beans
  • 1 tbsp of tomato paste
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • 10 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp of cocoa powder unsweetened

Instructions
 

  • In a dutch oven brown ground beef, fresh garlic, red bell pepper, onion, the seasoning blend, & salt and pepper in olive oil at medium heat.
  • Crush both cans of whole peeled tomatoes with your hands.
  • Add the tomato paste and brown in the pot with the meat mixture.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and add 1/2 cup of water in the can, swirl it, and add to the pot. Add both cans of beans into the pot including the liquid from the can. Fill one of the bean cans halfway with water, swirl it around and add to the pot.
  • Bring the pot to a rolling boil then lower to a simmer. Then, add Tobasco, a bay leaf, cocoa powder, and crushed red pepper to the pot.
  • Simmer on medium- medium low for about 30-40 minutes. Add water and salt and pepper as needed.
  • Garnish with crushed Fritos, cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and sour cream.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 66mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 1187IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chili, easy, family dinner
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!