The ONLY Game Day Chili Recipe You Need!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier but may not be as convenient.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are high in fiber, while pinto beans are usually cheaper.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne pepper adds heat, while paprika is often less expensive.

Chop 1 small yellow onion and 2 bell peppers (orange and red) and set aside.

Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to a stock pot and heat until shiny.

Add the chopped onion and bell peppers to the pot over medium heat, stirring and adding 1 teaspoon of kosher salt.

Cook the veggies for about 5 to 7 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers have some color.

Add 1 lb of ground beef (90% lean, 10% fat) to the pot and break it down with a spatula until browned.

Stir in a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes, a can of Great Northern beans, and a can of dark red kidney beans.

Add a 7 oz can of green chilies and stir everything together.

Add 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of paprika, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder; stir well.

Add 3 tablespoons of tomato paste and 12 oz can of Light beer to the mixture.

Let the chili cook over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until thickened, or simmer on low for a longer time.

Serve the chili with toppings like shredded cheddar, green chilies, and yellow corn tortilla chips.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: