Chili Recipe
This homemade beef chili recipe is thick, rich, and full of comforting flavors. I prepare it using simple halal ingredients and slow-simmer it for the best taste. It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, and cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef halal
- 1 onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2½ tablespoons chili powder divided
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 can 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can 19 oz red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
- 1½ cups halal beef broth
- 1 cup non-alcoholic beer OR extra beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, and bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, beans, and broth.
- Pour in non-alcoholic beer or extra broth and mix well.
- Simmer uncovered for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.