Jo Mama's Chili

Warm up your kitchen with Jo Mama's Chili, a hearty and flavor-packed classic that’s perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings. This crowd-pleasing chili recipe combines tender ground beef with a medley of beans, diced tomatoes, and rich tomato sauce, all simmered together with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika for a robust, smoky flavor. A touch of sugar balances the heat, which can be customized with optional cayenne pepper for spice lovers. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot meal is as easy as it is satisfying, while customizable toppings like shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions make each bowl uniquely your own. Serve Jo Mama's Chili with cornbread or tortilla chips for an irresistible, comforting dinner that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0 as needed shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
• 0 as needed sour cream (optional, for serving)
• 0 as needed chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook and crumble the beef until it's browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot with the browned beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with their juice), kidney beans, pinto beans, and water.

Step 4

Sprinkle in the chili powder, ground cumin, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if using), and paprika. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the chili simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Taste the chili and adjust the seasonings as needed, adding more salt, spices, or cayenne for heat, if desired.

Step 7

Serve hot in bowls, optionally topped with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, or green onions for garnish. Pair with cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3107.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3386.6

Total Fat 185.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 679.8mg	0%
Sodium 4932.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 227.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.4g	0%
Total Sugars 43.8g
Protein 204.6g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 883.7mg	0%
Iron 40.0mg	0%
Potassium 6050.1mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 24.1%

Carbs: 26.8%