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Should I put sugar in chili?

Sugar is used to cut the acidity of the tomatoes used in my homemade chili recipe. Using a small amount of sugar balances the flavors which in turn creates a smoother and richer taste overall.

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Warm, hearty and comforting, this is the only chili recipe you will need, guaranteed! It’s My Favorite Homemade Crockpot Chili for a reason! Ridiculously flavorful and so simple to throw together. Chili is just so warm, hearty and comforting. My recipe starts on the stove and finishes cooking in the crock pot so you’re able to set it and forget it for a few hours until you’re ready to eat. The longer you let it cook, the more flavorful it becomes! And it’s even better the next day.

Ingredients needed to make homemade chili

This easy homemade crockpot chili recipe makes enough to feed a crowd! It also uses very simple ingredients for it to come together quick and easy. Ground beef: I like to use around 85% lean ground beef in my chili but it doesn’t matter too much what you choose. Just be sure to drain the grease very well after browning the meat. I like to use around 85% lean ground beef in my chili but it doesn’t matter too much what you choose. Just be sure to drain the grease very well after browning the meat. Olive oil: Used to saute onions and peppers before adding to slow cooker. Used to saute onions and peppers before adding to slow cooker. Bell Pepper: Dice into small pieces – you can use a mixture of any color pepper you like. Dice into small pieces – you can use a mixture of any color pepper you like. Onion: Dice up into small pieces. Dice up into small pieces. Tomatoes: Using a mixture of crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce gives the perfect texture. Not too thin and not too thick. Diced tomatoes are also used to add some more depth to the chili – I use fire roasted garlic diced tomatoes just because I love the flavor but plain diced tomatoes are fine too. Using a mixture of crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce gives the perfect texture. Not too thin and not too thick. Diced tomatoes are also used to add some more depth to the chili – I use fire roasted garlic diced tomatoes just because I love the flavor but plain diced tomatoes are fine too. Beans: Cannelini beans are used in this recipe but you can also use kidney beans pinto beans or another bean of your choice. Cannelini beans are used in this recipe but you can also use kidney beans pinto beans or another bean of your choice. Chili Seasoning: I make my own homemade chili seasoning because it truly tastes so much better than store-bought and has so much less sodium. I feel much better about feeding it to my family. Lots of spices are used for a ton of amazing flavor. Chili powder Cumin Garlic powder Onion powder Sugar: Granulated sugar is used to balance and cut the acidity of the tomatoes in the recipe. Crushed red pepper Parsley Basil Salt

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I make my own homemade chili seasoning because it truly tastes so much better than store-bought and has so much less sodium. I feel much better about feeding it to my family. Lots of spices are used for a ton of amazing flavor. Everyone likes a different consistency to their chili. Some like it soupy, some like it chunky, I like mine riiiiight in the middle. If you like a thicker chili, cut back on the tomato sauce – if you like it thinner, add some more tomato sauce. Easy peasy.

How to make the best crockpot chili

This homemade chili is prepared quickly and finishes cooking in the crockpot. You’re able to just set it and forget it until ready to eat! Brown ground beef in a large skillet until cooked through. Drain well and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onions and peppers until tender. Add beef, onions and peppers to slow cooker along with all other recipe ingredients. Stir well and set slow cooker to low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

What toppings go well with chili?

You may also want to have these as toppings to really take your chili up a notch. Think: Chili bar! A chili bar would be SO perfect and fun for football season and game days.

Shredded cheddar cheese

Sour Cream

Sliced Scallions

Sliced Jalapeno

Chopped fresh cilantro

Chopped avacado

Diced red onion

Hot sauce

Diced tomatoes

sour cream

Lime wedges

Tips for the best chili ever

If you have picky eaters, you can pulse the vegetables in a food processor first. Sautéing the onions and peppers before adding them to the crockpot ensures that they will be nice and tender at the end of cook time. If the crunchiness appeals to you, then no need to sauté them. Can I make this chili on the stovetop? Yes! If you don’t have a slow cooker or are pressed for time, this can also be made on the stove top in about 30 minutes. Brown ground beef and drain. Sauté onions and peppers until tender. Add all ingredients to a very large pot and cook for about 30 minutes. The longer you cook it the better. Be sure to stir frequently. Can I make this chili in an Instant Pot? Sure! Start by turning the instant pot to sauté. Brown the ground beef and drain. Sauté the onions and peppers in a little olive oil. Add meat back into instant pot along with all other ingredients. Stir and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Release the pressure either manually or allow it to release naturally. Can I freeze chili? Absolutely! Freeze in an airtight container and defrost in refrigerator overnight. Reheat on the stove or microwave. This recipe will keep well for about 3 months stored in the freezer. Can I use a different ground meat in this chili recipe? Yes! Please feel free to use any ground meat you’d like. Ground Turkey or even ground chicken are good options. Do you rinse/drain the beans for chili? This is a personal preference. I always rinse and drain my beans for any recipe because I do not like the liquid. Can this chili be vegetarian? Leave out the ground beef and add extra beans to make this recipe vegetarian. Why is sugar used in this chili recipe? Sugar is used to cut the acidity of the tomatoes used in my homemade chili recipe. Using a small amount of sugar balances the flavors which in turn creates a smoother and richer taste overall.

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If you make this recipe, I’d LOVE to know what you think below! I would so appreciate you leaving a star rating and/or comment. Also, please don’t forget to share a photo of your delicious finished recipe on Instagram or Facebook and give me a tag so I can see!

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