Chili Kid Friendly Big Batch

Perfectly tailored for busy families, the "Chili Kid Friendly Big Batch" recipe is a hearty and wholesome one-pot meal that’s mild, flavorful, and great for picky eaters. With tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a medley of beans simmered in a savory tomato base, this chili strikes the right balance of spices without overwhelming young palates. The recipe is designed to feed a crowd, making it ideal for meal prepping or casual gatherings. Ready in under an hour, it’s a time-saving solution for weeknight dinners. Customize with kid-approved toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy crackers, and serve alongside cornbread to complete the meal. This big-batch chili is comfort food at its finest—simple, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 15-ounce cans canned diced tomatoes
• 1 15-ounce can canned tomato sauce
• 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and crumble the beef until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Mix well.

Step 7

Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add more salt or chili powder for additional flavor, keeping it mild for kids.

Step 9

Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and crackers or cornbread on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4019.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4092.5

Total Fat 222.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 619.1mg	0%
Sodium 11073.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 108.0g	0%
Total Sugars 64.1g
Protein 244.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 894.0mg	0%
Iron 53.2mg	0%
Potassium 10025.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 28.7%