Best Ever Chili Recipe
This BEST EVER CHILI RECIPE has been a beloved family dish for years. It’s incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious—a must-try for every family!
I was fortunate to grow up with my mom, Susie from Simply Sated, who treated us to wonderful meals every night. I can still hear my dad saying, “Everyone who thinks Mom made a great meal, hold up your hand!” I wish I had learned to cook when I was younger, as I simply enjoyed eating what my mom prepared. Can you blame me? Have you seen her site? One of my favorite dishes was her famous Best Ever Chili! Nothing reminds me of home more than mom’s hearty chili. You’re in for a treat today!
Versions of this recipe have been in our family since my Great Grandma Lil made it on Christmas Eve. It remains a cherished tradition in the Adee family. When I finally decided to learn to cook (at age thirty), my mom drove from Kirksville to St. Louis to teach me the basics, and of course, this BEST EVER CHILI RECIPE was on the list.
We laughed about my lack of cooking skills as she shared her best tips and tricks, leaving my freezer stocked with delicious meals. I had countless containers of this chili, which helped me through months as a single social worker. (Thanks, Mom!) That weekend sparked a life change, a newfound passion, and a new career—pretty amazing when I look back.
As with all family recipes, each generation adds its own twist to the classics. I called my mom to discuss this, and we both agreed that sausage would make a great addition. This chili now includes ground chuck and crumbled sausage, adding depth of flavor and heartiness. To quote my mom, “Delicious! If I do say so myself!” I used Jimmy Dean Sausage because there’s nothing better. It’s what I grew up with and a brand I trust for quality.
This BEST EVER Chili Recipe has graced our table for holidays, weeknights, date nights, and everything in between. I even made it while tailgating at the Royals’ 2015 ALDS Championship game. I teased my mom for cooking chili dogs in Kauffman’s parking lot, but they were delicious. Could it have been the secret to our victory?
I hope your family really enjoys this chilli recipe as much as ours has over the years. It truly is the best ever! Click HERE to see my post on Jimmy Dean.
Best Ever Chili Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
This BEST EVER CHILI RECIPE has been a beloved family dish for years. It’s incredibly easy to make and absolutely delicious—a must-try for every family!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package Jimmy Dean Sausage Roll (any flavor works; we prefer spicy)
- ½ cup sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can petite diced of tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 can of black beans, drained
- 1 can of red beans, drained
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 package (1 ounce) Original William’s Chili Seasoning
- ¼–½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- ½–1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Possible Toppings:
- Chopped onions
- Hot sauce
- Sliced jalapeños
- Shredded cheese
- Crackers
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
- Any other toppings you love!
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and crumble it as it cooks. When it is almost fully browned, add the onion and garlic. After this,Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about approximately 2-3 minutes. Drain any excess oil if necessary and set aside.
- Place the ground chuck in a Dutch oven and crumble it using a wooden utensil. Cover the meat completely with water and bring it to a boil. Boil the meat until it turns brown. Drain the beef using a colander and return it to the Dutch oven.
- After this,Combine the sausage and onion mixture with the ground chuck and stir well.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, both types of beans, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili seasoning, ketchup, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir well and cook the chili over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring often, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, such as chopped fresh cilantro, chopped onions, cheese, crackers, hot sauce, sliced jalapeños, or any other toppings you enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
Thank you to Jimmy Dean for sponsoring this version of one of my all-time family favorites. I appreciate all of you readers for supporting the brands that help support The culinary hill ! As always, all opinions are 100% my own.
