Chili Recipes with Ground Beef

Whether you're looking for something spicy or mild, a classic tomato-based chili or something more adventurous, these diverse Chili Recipes with Ground Beef are sure to fit the bill. Get ready to whip up your favorite version of this all-time favorite dinner dish in no time at all!

white bowl full of chili with beans, celery, hamburger.

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If you are looking for a delicious dinner option that won't take too much time to make, then look no further than this roundup of chili recipes.

Chili is a comforting, hearty stew that can be made with just about any combination of ingredients. It's often cooked with beans and simple spices, but the ground beef gives it an extra zing.

The great thing about using ground beef is that it adds flavor and texture to the stew. And you probably already have a pound or two of hamburger in your freezer to use.

Vintage recipes for chili

Slim Jim Chili

Our Slim Jim Chili is a vintage chili recipe that started making the rounds in the 1970s. This hearty chili is full of beef, tomatoes, peppers, kidney beans, and celery.

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This Slim Jim Chili recipe is a fantastic retro chili that has the perfect blend of flavor and spice. If you're looking for an easy chili recipe that requires just minimal effort then look no further, because this hearty dish will become a family favorite.

Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili is a vintage Ohio recipe that unless you've actually had it, you won't understand the following. This chili isn't like your normal red chili. This slow-simmered recipe has hints of chili powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cumin.

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Spaghetti, chili, kidney beans, chopped onions, and shredded cheese in a white serving dish.

Old Fashioned Chili Recipe

This Old-Fashioned Chili recipe is full of flavor and uses basic ingredients like tomato juice, barbeque sauce, ground beef, and kidney beans. If you’re looking for an old-style chili recipe that is robust, a bit spicy, and absolutely delicious, then this recipe is perfect for you.

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Two wooden bowls full of chili with ground beef, tomatoes, and kidney beans

The BEST Bacon Beef and Beer Chili!!

Our Bacon Beef and Beer Chili has everything that a chili fan wants in a bowl of chili. It's thick, savory, hearty, and full of goodness!

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Firehouse Chili

This recipe is from the Taste of Home cookbook and the recipe author is Richard Clements, San Dimas, CA.

Cincinnati Chili

🥣 Slim Jim Chili

Our Slim Jim Chili is a vintage chili recipe that started making the rounds in the 1970s. This hearty chili is full of beef, tomatoes, peppers, kidney beans, and celery.

bowl of chili that has ground beef, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, beans, and celery

Old-Fashioned Chili Recipe

FAQ

How do you make good homemade chili?

By starting with ground beef and basic seasoning.

What do you top chili with?

Toppings for chili are actually quite endless. You can use shredded cheese, sour cream, crushed crackers, Fritos, crushed tortilla chips, jalapenos, tomatoes, or diced onions. Or you can do a combination of these toppings. It's really up to you.

What to do with leftover chili?

Chili mac, Cincinnati style chili (2 way, 3 way, 4 way, or 5 way), and coney dogs are just a few ways to use up leftover chili.

Do you drain the fat from ground beef for chili?

I normally do. That way it helps remove some of the grease that will harden on top of the chili when you put it in the fridge.

Can you freeze chili?

Yep, you sure can. Just make sure to let it cool completely before you put it into a freezer-safe container. It's normally good for up to three months.