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November 30, 2020

My Mom’s Chili Recipe

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I am going through family recipe boxes for dinner inspiration. My Mom’s Chili Recipe is a childhood favorite that I know you’ll love.

chili in a bowl topped with cheese and sour cream
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Growing up I knew my Mom’s chili was different. It was more like a sweet tomato soup with ground beef and kidney beans. Like really sweet. I’ve been going through her recipe boxes recently. Her chili calls for 1/2 cup of sugar! That is kind of crazy. But as a kid, I really loved her chili. 

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So I decided to make her chili. But alter it a bit to make it more universally appealing. 1/2 cup of sugar became two tablespoons. So there’s still a hint of sweetness. I think you’ll really enjoy my lovingly updated version of my Mom’s chili.

close up of my mom's chili recipe

Ingredients in My Mom’s Chili Recipe

  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Ground Beef
  • Light Red Kidney Beans
  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Tomato Juice
  • Sugar
  • Chili Powder
  • Chipotle Chili Powder
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt
  • Bay Leaves

taking a bite of my mom's chili

What to Serve with My Mom’s Chili Recipe

  • Homemade Cornbread
  • The Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Chips and Guacamole
  • Air Fryer Tater Tots

Kitchen Tips

  • Use a non-stick soup pot for cooking
  • Be sure to drain the beef after it cooks
  • Brand of crushed tomatoes I use

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My Mom's Chili Recipe

I am going through family recipe boxes for dinner inspiration. My Mom's Chili Recipe is a childhood favorite that I know you'll love.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Author Foodtastic Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion chopped
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 (15 oz) cans light red kidney beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large soup pot.
  • Add the onion and cook for few minutes until starting to soften.
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking into small pieces, until no longer pink.
  • Drain the fat from the cooked beef and onion and return it to the pot.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato juice, and all the seasonings (sugar through bay leaves).
  • Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer the soup for at least 20 minutes or up to one hour.
  • Stir in the kidney beans about 5 minutes before serving. Remove the bay leaves.
  • Serve the chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and sliced jalapeño peppers if desired.

 

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  1. Chris Collins says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    I think your mom may have the best chili ever! Total comfort food and so delicious!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:29 am

      I certainly think so! It’s such an easy recipe too.

      Reply
  2. veenaazmanov says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    Homemade and mom’s recipe is definitely going to be amazing and I just cant miss a chance trying it out. Thanks.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:29 am

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Huff says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    Those hand written family recipes are the best! Getting chilly here in the northeast so I think I’ll be needing this chili soon!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:29 am

      They are the best memories. I’m glad you’re going to try it.

      Reply
  4. Emmeline says

    December 01, 2020 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    No wonder you liked it as a kid, what kid doesn’t love sweet dinner! 😉 This version sounds more like something grown-up me would enjoy – will be a fun switch-up from my regular recipe.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:28 am

      I know, right? I just couldn’t bring myself to add that much sugar now, remaking it for this blog post. Hopefully my Mom understands. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    December 01, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    This looks just like my Mom’s chili! I’m loving the idea of the Worcestershire sauce and the chipotle powder though. I can’t wait to try it.

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    • foodtasticmom says

      December 03, 2020 at 6:27 am

      Thanks Beth!

      Reply
  6. Dave says

    November 12, 2021 at 7:54 am

    Great recipe! Identical to my moms. She does adda small can of tomato soup. Delicious!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      November 14, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you! It must have been published somewhere maybe back in the day…

      Reply

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