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Discover the ultimate chili secrets for unbeatable flavor! Get expert tips, essential ingredients, and winning recipes to elevate your homemade chili game. Perfect for cooks of all levels.

Texas Chili
Texas chili, also known as a bowl of red! This chili recipe features ground beef, bacon fat and beef chuck for a hearty meal. Perfect for dinner, this recipe is sure to please!

Texas Chili
Texas chili, also known as a bowl of red! This chili recipe features ground beef, bacon fat and beef chuck for a hearty meal. Perfect for dinner, this recipe is sure to please!
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 45min
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: Stove Top, Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: Chili
Ingredients
2 lbs. Ground Beef (85/15)
7 Strips of Bacon (chopped)
1/2 Cup Diced Yellow Onion
1/2 Cup Diced Bell Peppers (Green and Red)
1/2 Cup Diced Celery
2 Cans Diced Tomatoes
6 Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
1 Jalapeno Pepper (diced - remove each end and the seeds)
1/2 Cup Beef Broth
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 Tbsp. Paprika
1/2 Tsp. Cumin
1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Cup of Strong Brewed Coffee
1 Tsp. Salt
Corn Tortillas
Corn Chips
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
Sour Cream
Green Onions or Chives
Instructions
In a Dutch oven pot on medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Then drain and transfer the ground beef to a bowl and set aside.
Add chopped bacon in the Dutch oven and cook on medium-low heat until browned. Leave the bacon and the bacon grease in the pot and add diced onions, diced bell peppers, and diced celery. Simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes to soften the vegetables.
Pour 1 can of diced tomatoes in a blender and blend until smooth. Then add the tomatoes in the blender, 1 can of diced tomatoes (drained), ½ of the chopped Roma tomatoes, and diced jalapeno pepper into the Dutch oven pot with the bacon and the vegetables.
Add the browned beef back into the Dutch oven pot. Then add beef broth, garlic, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, and strong brewed coffee.
Cover and simmer for 45 to 55 minutes.
Season with salt, and add the rest of the diced Roma tomatoes. Simmer for another minute or two and it’s ready to serve.
Put a corn tortilla in the bottom of a bowl, add some chili with corn chips around the edge. Then top it with shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chives!
Easy Frito Pie
Craving a hearty and delicious meal? Try our One Pan 20-minute Frito Pie!
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, our Frito Pie Skillet will surely hit the spot. This one skillet recipe is packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with crunchy Fritos; this recipe will leave you wanting seconds. Get ready to dig into layers of savory goodness and enjoy the perfect blend of textures in every bite.
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If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner option or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, this Frito Pie recipe will surely hit the spot. Packed with flavorful ingredients and topped with crunchy Fritos, this recipe will leave you wanting seconds.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One Pan, Stove top
- Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Medium Sweet Onion (diced)
- 1 Tbsp. Taco Seasoning
- 1 Tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
- 1 Can Rotel Tomato and Green Chilies (undrained)
- 1 6oz. Can Tomato Paste
- 1 4oz. Can Diced Green Chilies (divided)
- 2 Tbsp. Masa or Corn Meal + 2 Tbsp. Water
- 1 Can Red Kidney Beans (drained, rinsed)
- 2 cups Fritos Corn Chips
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese (divided)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet on medium heat, add ground beef and onion. Cook until it’s no longer pink.
- Add Taco seasoning, cumin, red pepper flakes, and chili powder. Then, stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add in Rotel, tomato paste, and half of the diced green chilies.
- Mix Masa with an equal amount of water, then stir it into the mixture. Let it cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, stir in kidney beans.
- Sprinkle a layer of ½ of the Cheddar Jack cheese, then about half of the Fritos. Then sprinkle half of the shredded Cheddar Cheese on top.
- Gently spoon the meat mixture over the first layer of Fritos and cheese, and then sprinkle a layer of the remaining Fritos and cheese over the top.
- Place in the oven on broil for 1 to 2 minutes to melt the cheese (be careful not to let it burn).
Serve warm and top with onion, tomatoes, green chilies, and even sour cream, and enjoy!
Beer Hot Dog Chili

How to make a delicious chili recipe perfect for topping hot dog recipe. It’s an easy recipe that results in the best chili dog recipe using homemade chili. This simple dinner uses ground beef, and your family will love it!
PrintBeer Hot Dog Chili
Ingredients
1 lb. Ground Beef (80/20)
1/2 Cup Sweet Onions (diced)
1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tsp. Black Pepper
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Oregano
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder
1 Tbsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 10oz. Can Mild Diced Tomatoes and Chilies
3 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
1/2 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/2 Bottle of Beer (your choice)
Instructions
In a cast iron skillet on medium heat, add the ground beef and use a spatula or spoon to break it up into small pieces while it is cooking. Then add the onions and cook until the ground beef is browned and the onions are tender.
In a small bowl, mix together the red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder. Then sprinkle the seasoning mixture on the ground beef.
Stir in the diced tomatoes and chilies, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and beer. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes and it’s ready to serve.
This delicious beer hot dog chili is the perfect topping for hot dogs and bratwurst!
White Chicken Chili

Craving something warm? This white chicken chili recipe is perfect for those chilly fall recipes. It’s an easy dinner that utilizes any leftover chicken you may have, turning it into a comforting chili recipes.
PrintWhite Chicken Chili
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: dinner, main course
- Method: crockpot
- Cuisine: chili
Ingredients
1 Rotisserie Chicken (about 2 cups shredded)
2 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
3 Cans Great Northern Beans (drained)
1 Can Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies
1 Small Can Mild Chopped Green Chiles
1 Can Sweet Corn (drained)
1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Tbsp. Butter
1 Tbsp. Granulated Chicken Bouillon
1 1/2 Tbsp. Chili Powder
1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Pepper
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Toppings:
Monterey Jack Cheese, Sour Cream, Crispy Onions, Tortilla Chips and chopped Cilantro.
Instructions
In a crockpot, add in shredded chicken, chicken broth, 2 cans of whole drained beans, 1 can of drained beans mashed with a fork (to thicken the chili), 1 can Diced Tomatoes and green chilies, 1 can green chiles, 1 can drained sweet corn, and sour cream.
In a skillet on medium heat, add olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
Add the sautéed onions and garlic into the crockpot. Then add granulated chicken bouillon, red pepper flakes, chili powder, salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours or on low 5 to 6 hours (add shredded cheese the last 15 minutes of cooking time).
Serve and top with more shredded cheese, sour cream, crispy onions, tortilla chips and garnish with cilantro.
Chili Cheese Dog Bake

If you are looking for an inexpensive easy recipe then you will want to make this Chili Cheese Dog Bake for your family. This low-carb delicious casserole was sent to us by one of our subscribers, Donald from Wisconsin. We always appreciate when our followers share their recipes with us. Thank you Donald!
PrintChili Cheese Dog Bake
If you are looking for an inexpensive easy recipe then you will want to make this Chili Cheese Dog Bake for your family. This low-carb delicious casserole was sent to us by one of our subscribers, Donald from Wisconsin. We always appreciate when our followers share their recipes with us. Thank you Donald!
Ingredients
1 6 oz. Can Tomato Paste
2 8 oz Can Tomato Sauce (please note the video says one can it should be two)
2 tbs Worcestershire Sauce
2 Lbs. Ground Beef
1 Medium Chopped Onion
2 Tsp Chili Powder
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/2 Tsp ground Cumin
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 1/2 Packages of Hot dogs (about 12)
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
In a bowl mix together tomato paste, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce and set aside.
In a skillet on medium heat on your stove, brown up you lean ground beef with chopped onion. Add in chili powder, pepper, ground cumin and salt. Once it’s browned remove from skillet pan and set aside. In that same skillet add in your chopped-up hot dogs. You can leave them whole if you prefer. Cook hot dogs for about 10 min.until lightly browned.
Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees
In a 9 X 13 baking dish, add in your ground beef and hot dogs. Pour in the tomato sauce mixture and mix into meat thoroughly. Top with two cups of sharp cheddar cheese.
Place in the oven for approximately 20 min. uncovered until the cheese is fully melted.
That’s it, it’s an easy, Low carb, cheap meal that you can make for the whole family.





