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Big Batch Hearty Beef Chili

Published: December 19, 2021 • Updated: Mar 10, 2023 • This post may contain affiliate links.

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This protein-packed big batch Hearty Beef Chili is loaded with ground beef, three different types of beans, peppers, and a homemade seasoning blend that is robust and savory.

Close-up of large batch hearty beef chili in a white bowl with a spoon. Cornbread and corn chips in the background.
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  • Why you'll love this recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Seasoning ingredients
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Toppings
  • Half batch
  • Leftover uses
  • Tips & tricks
  • Recommended tools
  • Storing and reheating
  • More comfort food
  • Recipe
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Why you'll love this recipe

This is one of my favorite recipes, especially when it's CHILI outside (ahaha). This chunky beef chili is loaded with peppers, onions, beans, and the BEST homemade chili seasoning. I especially love making this recipe with fresh peppers, straight from the garden!

Not only is this chili downright delicious and soul-warming, but it's also super easy to make! This chili only takes a few minutes of prep time and will spend the rest of the time simmering on the stove. It's so easy!

Ingredients

To make big batch hearty beef chili, this is what you'll need:

  • Ground beef
  • Onions
  • Red peppers
  • Jalapenos
  • Minced garlic
  • Beans
  • Tomato paste
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Water
Ingredients needed for this recipe: beef, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beans, onions, peppers, jalapenos, and garlic.

Seasoning ingredients

Combine these simple seasonings to create the most flavorful chili!

  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Cayenne
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Brown sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
All of the seasonings required for this recipe shown on a plate.

Step-by-step instructions

For this recipe, I like to use my 16-quart stockpot, but it should also fit in a 12-quart stockpot. In your large stockpot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat.

While the beef is cooking, combine the seasonings and set them aside. After that, dice the peppers and onions and mince the garlic and jalapenos.

When the beef has finished cooking, add the diced peppers, onions, jalapenos, and minced garlic to the stockpot. Cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the peppers are slightly soft.

Beef sauteed with onions, peppers, and jalapenos.

Next, add the beans, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and water. Heat to boiling, cover and reduce heat, and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Toppings

Our favorite go-to toppings are:

  • Cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Green onions
  • Corn chips (gluten-free of course!)

Additional toppings could include other types of shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, crumbled bacon, and queso fresco.

Half batch

If you're not trying to feed an army, just half this recipe:

For the chili:

  • 1 ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 ½ red peppers, diced
  • 1 ½ jalapenos, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz can light red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 ½ 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 c water

For the seasonings:

  • 2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Follow the Recipe Card instructions below.

Leftover uses

There's a reason why I always make a super big batch of this chili: there are so many insanely good uses for leftover chili!

  • Mix it with cooked gluten free elbow noodles and make chili mac (with all of your favorite toppings of course!)
  • Smother some french fries with saucy cheese and make chili cheese fries
  • Melt cubed Velveeta with some butter and make some chili cheese dip
  • Pour it over some tortilla chips with cheese and make nachos (don't forget the sour cream and green onions!)

Tips & tricks

Adjust the water. The water used in this recipe creates a chili that is neither too thick nor too thin. Depending on how thick or thin you want your chili to be, more or less water may be added.

Let it simmer. This chili has the best flavor when it has had time to sit. Let it simmer for at least 45 minutes to 1 hour. Sometimes I'll let mine simmer for a couple hours.

Recommended tools

  • 16-quart Stockpot. A large batch of chili is going to need a large stockpot! This is the one that I use.
Aerial view of large batch hearty beef chili and the yummy toppings!

Storing and reheating

Refrigerator: After the chili has cooled, it can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. If my stockpot would fit in my fridge, I would just leave it in that!

Freezer: Chili can also be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months.

Thaw: To thaw frozen chili, let it sit in the refrigerator overnight or place the container in cold water.

Reheat: Reheat chili on the stove or in the microwave (in a microwave-safe container).

More comfort food

  • Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole
  • Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
  • Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
  • Crab Rangoon Dip

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Recipe

Hearty Beef Chili
This protein-packed Hearty Beef Chili is loaded with ground beef, three different types of beans, and a homemade seasoning blend that is robust and savory.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • 16 quart stockpot

Ingredients
  

For the Chili

  • 3 lb ground beef
  • 2 yellow onions diced
  • 3 red peppers diced
  • 3 jalapenos minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 15-oz cans dark red kidney beans drained
  • 2 15-oz cans light red kidney beans drained
  • 2 15-oz cans black beans drained
  • 18 oz tomato paste
  • 3 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes
  • 4 c water

For the Seasoning

  • 4 tablespoon chili powder
  • 4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large stockpot, brown the ground beef over medium high heat.
  • While the beef is cooking, combine the ingredients for the seasonings. Set aside. Dice the peppers and onions and mince the garlic and jalapenos.
  • Add the peppers, jalapenos, onions, and minced garlic to the stockpot. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the beans, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and water.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8.9g
Nutritional Disclaimer

The nutritional information provided is only an estimate. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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