When the weather outside is frightful, you really want a hearty, homemade dinner that warms you from the inside out. This super easy Farmhouse Chili is a winner!. It’s a versatile recipe that you can customize to your family’s liking. You like it spicy? Great! You want no beans? OK! Want to use ground pork instead of beef? Sure! It requires simple ingredients and zero special pans or tools. Most of the work is done by the slow cooker!
New to Homemade Chili? – Start Here
There’s the chili that comes in a can. And the chili mix that comes powdered in a bag. But have you ever wanted to make a big pot of home made Farm House Chili? This recipe is where you start. This chili recipe is straight forward with simple, easy to find ingredients, but even chili connoisseurs will appreciate its flavor and ease. It’s so fresh, so flavorful, and so surprisingly easy because it basically makes itself.
This recipe will definately be on the “make me over and over” list. After you realize how easy it is to make real homemade chili, you’ll find any excuse to make a pot. Double the recipe as long as your at it- Farmhouse Chili freezes beautifully!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to find ingredients
- Tons of flavor
- You can customize the heat
- Use whatever meat you want
- No special pans, or tools required
- Freezes well
- Toppings and sides are endless!
How to Make Farmhouse Chili in 4 Easy Steps
- Combine the meat and chili powder. Use ground beef, ground pork, venison, elk, or any mixture of those. You probably could even use chicken if that’s all you had on hand! Mix the meat with 1 TBSP of chili powder.
- Brown the meat and veggies. In a large pot, brown the meat, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Drain the fat.
3. Add meat and everything else to slow cooker. Add the browned meat and remaining ingredients to your slow cooker. Don’t forget the Bush’s Chili Beans in mild chili sauce– I swear, they are magic. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
4. Top with shredded cheddar, cilantro, green onions, sour cream, or your other favorite toppings.
Serve Farmhouse Chili With
- A thick slice of Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread
- Over a baked potato with sour cream and chives
- With a whole mess of saltines (Farmer Mars’ favorite)
- Alongside grilled jalapeno cheddar brats
- With a heaping plate of nachos
- Next to some Honey Cornbread
Farmhouse Chili
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef or pork any ground meat will work
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced Or 1 TBSP jarred, diced jalapenos
- 1 onion, diced (sweet, yellow)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 TBSP of jarred, minced garlic
- 2 TBSP chili powder (divided)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 16 oz chili beans in chili sauce, roughly drained not rinsed I prefer Bush's Chili Beans in Mild Chili Sauce
- 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2.5 cups beef broth
- 1 TBSP tomato paste
- 1 TBSP brown sugar
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the meat and chili powder. Use ground beef, ground pork, venision, elk, or any mixture of those. You probably could even use chicken if that's all you had on hand! Mix the meat with 1 TBSP of chili powder.
- Brown the meat and veggies. In a large pot, brown the meat, onion, jalapeno and garlic. Drain the fat.
- Add meat and everything else to slow cooker. Add the browned meat and remaining ingredients to your slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- Top with shredded cheddar, cilantro, green onions, sour cream, or your other favorite toppings.
Notes
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