Easy Homemade Chili
My homemade chili is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for soup season. With pork as the base protein, its made with other simple ingredients and plenty of warming spices. Its a great weeknight comfort meal. Serve with your favorite toppings and a grilled cheese sandwich.
Equipment
- Large stock pot or Dutch oven
- Large wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 lb ground sweet (mild) Italian sausage
- 1/2 onion (any kind), diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried cumin
- 1 can tomato sauce (22oz)
- 1 can Bush’s pinto beans in chili sauce (15oz)
Instructions
- Combine pork, sausage, onion, and garlic in stockpot and brown.
- Add in spices and cook for 2-3 mins allowing the spices to toast.
- Mix into the meat well.
- Add tomato sauce and pinto beans and sauce. (See notes)
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 25-30 min stirring occasionally.
Notes
*if not using pinto beans in a chili sauce, drain the beans and add them and add an additional 8oz of tomato sauce.
If you like your chili a little sweet and spicy add in 1/4 cup sweet baby Ray’s bbq sauce.
Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze in a gallon-sized ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Remove from freezer 8-10 hours before using. Bring to boil over the stovetop and serve
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