Homestyle Beef Chili

There’s something about Halloween that makes you want to put a big pot of chili on the stove. This Homestyle Beef Chili recipe is just what you need to get the pre-trick-or-treating festivities started! Member’s Mark™ Homestyle Chili Seasoning is the perfect way to bring bold, smoky flavor to your recipe – mixing a dozen spices together isn’t necessary!

How to Customize Homestyle Beef Chili

Optional add-ins

• Corn

• Black beans or pinto beans

• Chipotle peppers in adobo

• Green chiles

• Mushrooms

• Cocoa powder (½–1 tsp for deeper flavor)

• Beer instead of some of the broth

Toppings

• Shredded cheddar

• Sour cream

• Green onions

• Cilantro

• Avocado

• Jalapeños

• Tortilla chips or cornbread

What to Serve with Homestyle Beef Chili

Classic sides

• Cornbread — probably the best pairing

• Tortilla chips with salsa or queso

• Garlic bread or crusty bread

• Baked potatoes — chili makes a great topping

• Rice — white, brown, or cilantro-lime

Fresh sides

• Simple green salad with a tangy vinaigrette

• Coleslaw for some cool crunch

• Avocado salad

• Grilled or roasted vegetables

Quick Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup yellow cornmeal

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup milk

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 2 tbsp honey (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or cast-iron skillet.

2. Mix dry ingredients: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: milk, egg, melted butter, and honey.

4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.

5. Pour into the pan and bake 18–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then slice.

For chili: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar + 1 diced jalapeño to the batter for a savory, slightly spicy version.

Homestyle Beef Chili

There's something about Halloween that makes you want to put a big pot of chili on the stove. This Homestyle Beef Chili recipe is just what you need to get the pre-trick-or-treating festivities started! Member's Mark™ Homestyle Chili Seasoning is the perfect way to bring bold, smoky flavor to your recipe - mixing a dozen spices together isn't necessary!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 3 tbsp Member's Mark™ Homestyle Chili Seasoning
• 1 15 oz can Diced tomatoes
• 1 5.5 oz can Tomato juice
• 1 16 oz can Kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 1 16 oz can Pinto beans rinsed and drained
• ½-1 cups Water as needed

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Instructions

 

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef. Drain the excess fat.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Simmer 30-40 minutes until heated through.
• Adjust consistency with additional water if needed.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chili, dinner, homestyle