Easy No Bean Chili Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This easy no bean chili recipe is the perfect chili to bring to potlucks and tailgates. It's thick, hearty, and packed full of flavor in every bite. Perfect for big appetites, and easy enough for an everyday dinner.

Prep Time20

Cook Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Tex Mex

Servings:

Calories: 479kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 lbs ground sausage
1/2 lb bacon diced
1 large sweet onion peeled & diced
2 pkts chili seasoning
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles mild
1 8 oz can tomatoes paste
2 stems celery stalks minced
4-5 cups diced bell peppers
1 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped matchstick carrots
2 cups beef broth

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Instructions

Add the meats to a large Dutch oven, or other heavy bottomed pot, set over medium heat. Cook, stirring often and breaking apart, until all the meat's have completely browned. Strain off all the grease.
2 lbs lean ground beef, 2 lbs ground sausage, 1/2 lb bacon
Add the onion, chili seasoning, and cocoa powder to the pot stirring until evenly combined. Let the mixture cook for 2 minutes.
1 large sweet onion, 2 pkts chili seasoning, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir until everything's well combined.
1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 8 oz can tomatoes paste, 2 stems celery stalks, 4-5 cups diced bell peppers, 1 15 oz can diced fire roasted tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups finely chopped matchstick carrots, 2 cups beef broth
Bring the chili to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 hours.
Ladle into bowls, and serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This is a very hearty, thick & chunky style chili. If you prefer a thinner chili, you can thin it with some broth after it's done cooking.
I use a mixture of red, green, and yellow bell peppers for this chili- but you can use all one color or whatever combination is to your liking.
Prefer your chili with a little kick? You can add a couple dashes of hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or some crushed red pepper flakes to this recipe.

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