Hearty Homestyle Chili Recipe by Big P: A Timeless Favorite

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Chopped red onion in large chunks
• 1 cup diced celery
• 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cans of undrained, chopped tomatoes (28 oz each)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cans of rinsed and drained kidney beans (16 oz each)

Step 1

In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, warm up some vegetable oil over medium heat. Let the diced onion, celery, and minced garlic sizzle in the fragrant oil until they turn tender, which should take around 5 minutes. Introduce the ground beef to the mix and keep stirring until it browns and crumbles beautifully, usually within 5 to 10 minutes. Remember to drain off any excess grease.

Step 2

Time to elevate the flavors! Pour in the diced tomatoes, rich tomato sauce, a splash of water, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of chili powder, a dash of garlic powder, a pinch of oregano, plus a good amount of salt and pepper to the savory ground beef concoction. Let the medley come to a bubbling boil. Once it reaches that delightful state, lower the heat to a gentle medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer away, giving it a stir now and then to let all those wonderful flavors meld together for about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

As the aroma fills your kitchen, it's time for the grand finale! Toss in the kidney beans and let everything simmer for an extra 10 minutes to ensure they soak up all the delicious flavors. Enjoy the heartwarming chili with your favorite toppings and maybe a dollop of sour cream or a sprinkle of shredded cheese for an extra treat.