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Granmama's Homemade Chili

Deliciously simple and easy to make!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chili, Homemade Chili
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 8 - 10 Qt Stock Pot and Lid
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can Opener
  • Cooking Spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2-3 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 2-4 Medium Yellow Cooking Onions (diced)
  • 15.5 Oz Can of Joan of Arc Kidney Beans
  • 46 Qz Can of Tomato Juice
  • 3-4 Tablespoons Chili Powder (to Taste) (Cathy recommends using 1-2 (.63 oz packets) of Buena Vida Chili Powder)
  • Salt to taste
  • Dash Garlic Powder

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.
  • Add the diced onions and cook until tender.
  • Next, add the chili powder.
  • Salt to taste and add a dash of garlic powder to the beef and onion mixture.
  • Then, add the kidney beans (drained) and the tomato juice.
  • Bring to a boi. Then let the Chili simmer for 1-2 hours on low heat.
  • OPTIONAL: May also add some precooked spaghetti noodles/or elbow macaroni. Incorporate well into the Chili before serving