Paula Deen Chili Recipe
Paula Deen’s chili is perfect for casual dinners. You can enjoy it with friends or family, with all your favorite toppings. It’s great for sharing and brings people together around a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- Mixed ground beef or sausage browned and drained = 1 lb
- Onion diced = 1 medium
- Green bell pepper diced = 1
- Celery chopped = 2 cups
- Diced tomatoes = 2 28 oz. cans
- Whole canned tomatoes = 1 28 oz. can
- Ground cumin = to taste
- Chili powder = to taste
- Pinto beans drained and rinsed = 1 (14.5 oz.) can
- Black beans drained and rinsed = 1 (14.5 oz.) can
- Kidney beans drained and rinsed = 1 (14.5 oz.) can
- Chili seasoning mix = 1 1.25 oz. package
- Sour cream or chopped green onion = for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage.
- Drain the meat and set it aside for now.
- Spray a large pot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat the pot over medium heat until warm.
- Add diced onion, green pepper, and celery to the pot.
- Sauté the veggies until they begin to soften.
- Stir in both diced and whole tomatoes carefully.
- Add cumin and chili powder, seasoning to your taste.
- Cook the mixture for about 8 minutes, until tender.
- Add beans, browned meat, and chili seasoning to the pot.
- Partially cover and let it simmer for 4 hours.
- Serve hot with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
Here are some tips to make Paula Deen’s chili even better:
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh onions, garlic, and peppers add great flavor.
- Cook the Meat First: Brown the beef before adding it to the pot. This adds more flavor and better texture.
- Simmer for Depth: Let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors blend.
- Adjust Spice to Taste: Add more or less chili powder based on your taste. You can add a pinch of cayenne if you like more heat.
- Add Toppings: Top with cheese, sour cream, or green onions for extra taste.