I have at least 3 different chili recipes that I use and they are all just slightly different. This super simple Saucy Beef Chili Recipe is easy enough for the kids to make and fast enough for making after a baseball game! I adapted this chili recipe from a Pampered Chef recipe that I acquired at a party years ago!
Down here in Southern Alabama, it doesn’t get super cold for very long. So, we have learned to eat chili at all times of the year or we may only get it once every 12 months. LOL!
Specialty Ingredients:
In addition to the following products, this recipe calls for:
- 1 pound/package of make ahead ground beef
- 1 muffin/tin of Frozen seasoning blend
The following ingredients are affiliate links on Amazon because they may be a bit hard to find in your normal store. I wanted you to be able to see exactly which things we are using.
- Package of Chili Seasoning mix
- Chili Beans in Sauce
Reminder, not all ingredients are linked above, just the ones that may be a bit difficult to find or that you might be unsure of what to look for.
Recommended Tools:
While not necessary, you guys often ask. So, the following are what I use (or very similar) for making this chili.
- 10-in skillet
- Cheese Grater
- Chili Bowls for Serving
- 1 package of make ahead hamburger meat
- 1 muffin of seasoning mix
- 1 can 16 oz chili beans in sauce, undrained
- 1 can 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1½ cups water
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 pkt 1.48 oz chili seasoning mix
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Combine ingredients in (10-in.) Skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Spoon chili into bowls and top with desired toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions or sour cream, if desired.
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OR, if you like to make meals ahead:
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Combine (without toppings) in large resealable plastic bag. Freeze for up to three months.
More Chili Recipes:
We like to serve our Chili over rice, with shredded cheddar and sour cream garnishments. We sometimes even throw some green onions on top if we have them.
Miz Helen says
It is a great day for Chili and this looks perfect! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
Sinea Pies says
This recipe sounds so good, Kelli. I have to invite my kids over when I make it (hubby isn’t mexican food type). We’ll chow down!
Found you on It’s a Blog Hop! New follower here.
We’ll be restarting our Wednesday Blog Hop on Ducks ‘n a Row soon. When we do, I’ll let you know? 🙂
Mindie says
My husband would love this, he is such a chili man. Please come share at the Anything Goes linky at Bacon Time tomorrow.
Kelli says
Mindie, we like Chili a bunch, too. I am a big fan of one pot dinners LOL!
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
Thanks Kelli for linking up your recipes to my Super Bowl Eats and Treats party! I won’t miss your Valentine’s Recipe linky. I am going there now. Have a great Super Bowl day!
Sheryl says
I love your recipe! Would you come over to Cast Party Wednesday and share it?
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=23692
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
—Sheryl—
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
This looks so good, my mouth is watering! I’d love if you would drop by and link up to my Super Bowl Eats and Treats Party! Your chili would be perfect for a Super Bowl Party!
http://www.thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2012/01/super-bowl-eats-treats-blog-party.html
Hope to see you there! Thanks!
Kelli says
TY Teri! I dropped by and linked up about 4 recipes that would be great for game day. 🙂 Will be back tomorrow to visit some of the links. Fun, fun! Love linkys! My Valentine’s recipe linky goes live Wednesday morning – don’t miss it!