Award Winning Southern Soul Chili
If you’re in search of a hearty and soul-warming dish, look no further than this Award Winning Southern Soul Chili. This comforting recipe combines ground beef and a variety of beans with an array of spices that create a flavorful experience you won’t forget. Ideal for chilly evenings, family gatherings, or game day celebrations, this chili is easy to prepare and even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Each spoonful is packed with love and tradition, inviting everyone to gather around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 poblano pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 oz tomato paste
- 1 (16 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add chopped poblano pepper, celery, onion, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Stir in chili powder, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and BBQ sauces; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Incorporate beef broth and other liquids; bring to a gentle simmer for about 1.5 hours.
- Add kidney beans and black beans; warm through for another 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with your choice of garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg