Mild Chili Recipe

It's super easy, not spicy, rich & thick. This is seriously the best chili recipe!

4.75 from 4 votes

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Total Time: 45

Servings:

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 white onions, small diced
3 bell peppers, small diced (any color works)
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground chicken (ground turkey or beef also work)
4 tablespoons chili powder
4 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon cumin
2 (14 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
2 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup chicken broth (or beer)
2 Tablespoons maple syrup
Salt to taste
Desired toppings: crushed fritos, shredded cheese, sour cream, cornbread, and/or green onions

Heat a dutch oven or large pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, onions, peppers, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until peppers and onions have softened.
Add in the ground meat. Break it apart with a spatula or meat masher. Add the chili powder, paprika, oregano, and cumin. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the tomatoes, beans, chicken stock and maple syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes (or more if you prefer!), until thickened.
Turn heat off and let it cool for 5-10 minutes to thicken a little more. You can add a little water if it gets too thick for you. Season with salt to taste.
Serve with crushed fritos, shredded cheese sour cream, cornbread, and/or green onions!

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g