Chili Kid Friendly Big Batch
Perfectly tailored for busy families, the "Chili Kid Friendly Big Batch" recipe is a hearty and wholesome one-pot meal that’s mild, flavorful, and great for picky eaters. With tender ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a medley of beans simmered in a savory tomato base, this chili strikes the right balance of spices without overwhelming young palates. The recipe is designed to feed a crowd, making it ideal for meal prepping or casual gatherings. Ready in under an hour, it’s a time-saving solution for weeknight dinners. Customize with kid-approved toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or crunchy crackers, and serve alongside cornbread to complete the meal. This big-batch chili is comfort food at its finest—simple, satisfying, and sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 15-ounce cans canned diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can canned tomato sauce
- 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned kidney beans
- 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned black beans
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook and crumble the beef until it is no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to toast the spices.
Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Add the kidney beans and black beans to the pot. Mix well.
Bring the chili to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the chili and adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add more salt or chili powder for additional flavor, keeping it mild for kids.
Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, and crackers or cornbread on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.0 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.5 g | 382% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 619 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 11074 mg | 481% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.6 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 108.0 g | 386% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.1 g | ||
| Protein | 244.2 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 894 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 53.2 mg | 296% | |
| Potassium | 10026 mg | 213% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
