Today is Jacob and my wedding anniversary. We spent the day doing exactly what we love – hanging out together, cooking, with no real plans.

After church, we had groceries to pick up and decided we were going to try to make a better chili than I made yesterday haha!

Turns out, the impromptu decision and grocery store trip was exactly how this recipe was born. …and dare I say, those are the best kinds of recipes!

This chili is homemade-adjacent. It’s hearty, easy, and made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, warm spices, and a few shortcut ingredients that give it big, slow-simmered flavor without a lot of fuss.

If you’re looking for something cozy, filling, and perfect for Sunday supper, game day, or any night you need something warm and satisfying – look no further!

…Not to mention, it feeds a crowd. And if you don’t have a crowd, give some to your neighbor or tuck a batch away in the freezer for later.

Jacob’s Sunday Chili

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Servings 10 people

Ingredients  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 sweet onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 packet Chili-O seasoning
• 1 can sweet basil tomato paste 4 oz can
• 1 can chili ready tomatoes
• 16 oz beef broth or more depending on how thick you like it
• 1½ tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 can Wendy's chili with beans
• 1 can Bush's homestyle chili magic original/mild
• 1 can rotel tomatoes
• 1 can pinto chili beans
• 1 or 2 pinches salt

Instructions

• Dice onion and add it to a skillet with ground beef and minced garlic. Brown ground beef until cooked through. There is no need to drain the grease if there isn't much. If you separate the ground beef and see grease pooling, drain it. It not, you're okay!
• Add in Chili-O seasoning, beef broth, cumin, and chili powder. Add a pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste until dissolved. Add in chili ready tomatoes & rotel. Stir to combine.
• Add in beans, chili magic, and Wendy's chili. Stir to combine.
• Let simmer for 20 minutes for best flavor. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve!
• Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, chives, hot sauce, avocado, bacon, and/or whatever your heart desires!