Hearty Big Batch Chili
This deliciously hearty chili is perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking up your freezer. With tender ground beef, kidney beans, and a rich tomato base, it’s spiced just right to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. A comforting and filling meal, this chili will warm you up on a cold day or be a great dish for parties and gatherings.
Lovingly provided by Irene Gammell
Hearty Big Batch Chili
Big Batch Chili is a classic, full of flavor with ground beef, kidney beans, and crushed tomatoes. It’s the perfect dish for large gatherings, freezing, or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds lean ground beef
- 8 medium onions diced
- 2 1/2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 can kidney beans drained (reserve the liquid)
- 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 Tablespoon chili powder
- 5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.Add onions: Stir in the diced onions and cook until they are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.Add tomatoes and seasonings: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, reserved bean liquid, sugar, chili powder, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the chili simmer uncovered for 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.Add beans: Stir in the kidney beans and simmer for an additional 15 minutes.Serve: Serve hot with your favorite chili toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
- Customize the spice level: If you prefer a spicier chili, feel free to add more chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Freezer-friendly: This chili is perfect for making in large batches and freezing for future meals.
- Vegetarian option: To make this chili vegetarian, you can substitute the ground beef with plant-based protein and use vegetable broth instead of the bean liquid.
