Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
A large stockpot on the stove full of chili.

Idaho Chili

Not complicated, just hearty, thick and meaty. Make this your go-to, made from scratch family chili recipe! It's the perfect combination of meat, beans and a sauce that's seasoned with just the right amount of spice.
5 from 53 votes
Print Pin Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 626kcal
Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ lb ground chuck browned and drained
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • dash of cayenne pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2, 14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 1, 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1, 10 ounce can original Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
  • 1, 14 ounce can chili beans
  • 1, 14 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1, 14 ounce can Great Northern beans drained and rinsed
  • 1, 14 ounce can pinto beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

  • Brown beef in a skillet, or in a stockpot, on the stove and drain. Place the browned beef and diced onion in a large stockpot on the stove. Next add the spices and stir. Add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a low boil then simmer for about an hour, lifting the lid to stir from time to time.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  • If you're using a slow cooker or Crockpot, brown the beef and onion in a skillet, or in a stockpot on the stove and drain. Place the browned beef and diced onion in the slow cooker, toss with the spices then add the remaining ingredients. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 4-6 hours. This is a hearty, thick chili and don't worry if it seems too thick at first. The liquid will come through as it simmers.

Serve

  • This chili is delicious served with warm cornbread and honey or with tortillas and topped with grated cheese, chopped onions and sour cream.
Did you make this recipe? Scroll up and leave a star rating.Tap @crinkledcookbook and follow me today.

Nutrition

Calories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 39gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 2108mgPotassium: 1955mgFiber: 18gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 10mg

Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook