This Italian Chili is a unique recipe passed down through my wife's family. But it's delicious, and it's sure to warm you up on a cold winter night!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chili
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 432kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
16oz.ground beef
2medium onionsdiced
2bell peppersdiced
4cans of beansdrained and rinsed (I like to use a mix of kidney and black beans)
1 28ozcan of diced tomatoesnot drained
1 24ozjar of marinara sauce
1cupwater
2Tbspchili powder
2tspsalt
Tabasco hot saucefor garnish
Shredded cheddar cheesefor garnish
Sour creamfor garnish
Green onionschopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cook the ground beef in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat and move the cooked beef to one side of the pot.
Add the diced onions and peppers and cook until onions begin to turn soft and translucent (about 8-10 minutes).
Add the drained and rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, water, chili powder, and salt. Stir well, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Garnish with hot sauce, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Serve hot.