Elswet's Homemade Chili Southern Style

Warm up your kitchen with Elswet's Homemade Chili Southern Style—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that brings authentic Southern comfort to your table. This chili combines tender ground beef, savory sautéed onions, and bell peppers with a medley of spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a subtly smoky heat. Hearty beans, rich tomato paste, and a splash of beef broth create a thick, soul-satisfying base that simmers to perfection in just 90 minutes. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this chili pairs beautifully with toppings like shredded cheddar, creamy sour cream, and fresh green onions for a customizable dish that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Whether served solo, over rice, or with a side of warm cornbread, this Southern-inspired chili is bound to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced bell pepper
• 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 15 ounces kidney beans
• 15 ounces black beans
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup (optional garnish) shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup (optional garnish) sour cream
• 0.25 cup (optional garnish) chopped green onions

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and bell pepper to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Step 5

Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juice), tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add kidney beans and black beans (rinsed and drained) to the pot. Stir well.

Step 7

Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 60-90 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more cayenne for spice or salt for balance.

Step 9

Serve hot in bowls. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3633.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4126.7

Total Fat 257.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 109.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 780.7mg	0%
Sodium 8618.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.8g	0%
Total Sugars 68.8g
Protein 249.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1860.1mg	0%
Iron 44.3mg	0%
Potassium 7547.7mg	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: 53.5%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 23.4%