Southern Chili
A comforting and hearty dish, Southern chili is filled with robust flavors from ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (ground chuck works too) Choose quality meat for best flavor.
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 package chili seasoning mix of your choice
- 1 16-ounce can chili beans (any spice level)
- 2 14.5-ounce cans diced chili-ready tomatoes with the juice
- 1/2 cup water Add more if desired consistency is too thick.
- 2/3 cup dry pasta (like spaghetti, broken into short pieces) Any pasta variety can be used.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and diced onion to the pot, cooking together until the beef is browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess grease using a spoon.
- Add the chili seasoning mix to the pot, followed by the diced tomatoes, chili beans, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Toss in the broken dry pasta, stirring gently. Continue to simmer for about 8 to 11 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Turn off the heat and serve warm or let cool to room temperature.
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Notes
Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, or green onions. Can be paired with cornbread or salad for a complete meal. Tastes better the next day!