A Classic Chili Recipe to Warm Up With

This classic chili recipe is a traditional take on chili, and it’s oh-so-easy to make. Brown the meat, dump everything in the Crock Pot and wait. Also, make a double-batch and freeze half for a busy night where you can’t find time to cook. Simplicity at its best! Enjoy!

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Classic Chili Recipe

Ashley Haugen

This is a super easy meal to make, and it freezes well, too, for when you want to plan ahead.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine America

Servings 4

Calories 654 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lb ground beef
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 1/2 can tomato paste save the rest in case you need to thicken up the chili later
• 2 onions
• 2 green peppers
• 1 lemon
• 1 pack chili seasoning
• 1 can tomato sauce

Instructions

 

• Brown the onion and peppers. Remove.
• Brown the beef.
• Put everything in the Crock Pot and cook on low all day.
• Toppings can include shredded cheese, red onion, green onion, sour cream and/or Fritos.

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 42gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 1228mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 594IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 7mg

Keyword Chili, Classic, Recipe

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Ashley Haugen

Ashley is a StyleBlueprint contributor who was born and raised in the South. She loves hiking, travel, photography, and spending time with family and friends.