Ground Beef Chili Tips
What meat can be used other than ground beef in this beef chili recipe?
For a healthier alternative, try using a leaner type of meat, such as ground turkey or ground chicken. Try
50 other tasty ground turkey recipes, too!
What toppings should be served with beef chili?
There are endless toppings for beef chili—or any of our
favorite chilis, for that matter. Garnish with diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos, lime wedges, sliced green onions, or even crumbled bacon.
What other vegetables can be added to beef chili?
The best thing about chili is that it can be adjusted however you like! If you are looking for more veggies, try adding cubed sweet potato, fresh corn, diced carrots, or even sliced zucchini or yellow squash. For the ultimate veggie-filled chili, look no further than our
contest-winning recipe.
Can beef chili be frozen?
Yes! Place cooled chili in freezer containers and tightly seal, or store flat in zip-top freezer bags. Freeze for up to three months. Remove the day before you want to eat, allowing chili to thaw in the fridge overnight.
What is the secret ingredient for the best beef chili?
The salsa in this recipe will give your chili an extra-zippy flavor, and the addition of Worcestershire and steak sauce lends some smokiness and tang.
—Sarah Fischer, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 242 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.