If you’re looking for The Best Damn Chili, you’ve come to the right place!
This thick, hearty recipe is perfect for game day, hosting a crowd, or warming up on a cold evening. Packed with bold, deep flavors and slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot or on the stovetop, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious.
Why This Is The Best Damn Chili
- Perfect for a large or small gathering. I love to add this to my meal rotation when I’m hosting guests around the holidays.
- It freezes well, and leftovers are delicious for all sorts of meals. See below.
- This is a classic chili with a little twist you won’t find in other recipes. The two secret ingredients are enchilada sauce and maple syrup!
- It’s a one pot recipe making clean up a breeze.
Recipes for Leftover Chili
I love to double my batch of chili to ensure lots of leftovers for additional meals throughout the week. Serve over:
- Baked potatoes
- French fries
- Rice
- Pasta (chili mac & cheese)
- Hotdogs
- Stuffed peppers
- Enchiladas or burritos
The Best Damn Chili
This is the best damn chili recipe loaded with two types of meat, beans, and a few twists (enchilada sauce & maple syrup)!
Ingredients
- 1lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans, drained
- 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons cumin
- 1 tablespoons oregano
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- toppings: cilantro, green onions, cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream
Instructions
1. In a dutch oven brown the beef and pork until meat is cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off the fat. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic and saute until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 - 8 hours (the longer the better), stirring every 20 minutes or so!
CROCKPOT DIRECTIONS
1. In your crockpot or skillet, brown the beef and pork until meat is cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off the fat. Add the onions, peppers, and garlic and saute until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
2. Transfer the meat mixture to crockpot and add remaining ingredients.
3. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours, string every 20 minutes or so.
Robbin M
Wednesday 1st of November 2023
The chili recipe looks great… how many servings does it make?
Peyton Cline
Thursday 19th of October 2023
I am so excited to try this!!! Chili is one of my favorite foods and this one looks incredible!
Christina
Thursday 19th of October 2023
I've been tweaking it since 2013!!!! And I feel like it's finally perfected! :)
Ericka
Monday 9th of December 2013
Just had to tell you, I pinned this recipe when you posted it back in October, and I finally made it yesterday. OMG soooo good! It was my first time ever making chili and I'm so glad I used this recipe, it was delicious. Thanks for sharing it!
Megan@TwoDelighted
Wednesday 6th of November 2013
So I keep forgetting to tell you that I made this chili the night before Halloween for my little pumpkin carving ceremony. It was quite delicious! I didn't see that 2 alarm chili starter thing at HT so I googled it and found this recipe which is apparently the quantity of all the spices that is in the kit. http://www.food.com/recipe/2-alarm-chili-39280Thought it may be helpful for if you ever don't have a hit on hand. Thanks for the great recipe, my dear!!
Carolina Charm
Wednesday 6th of November 2013
YAY! I will definitely need to refer to this recipe for our next batch! Glad you loved it! I froze a bunch of containers for future meals. :)
Amber B.
Tuesday 29th of October 2013
Looks delicious! I enjoy chili with a big "chunk" of cornbread smothered with Kerrygold butter. It's so good!! Hope you have a great night~