Best chili recipe! This simple homemade beef Barbecue Chili recipe is flavored with barbecue sauce for an easy chili that's sure to please.
Barbecue Chili recipe is one of my favorite cold-weather dinners. I'm not much of a cold-weather person though.
When it dropped to 70 degrees here the other day, I figured that it was close enough to winter. So, I made this chili and some corn bread for supper.
How to make chili (the easy way)
This chili recipe couldn't be much easier - you brown the ground beef, throw everything in a pot, and then just let it simmer.
What kind of barbecue sauce should I use
So much of the flavor of this chili depends on the barbecue sauce that you use. I usually use one with brown sugar because we like it to be a little sweet and spicy.
Just choose a barbecue sauce you like, and it'll be great!
Can I freeze this chili
You can. I suggest waiting to add the beans until you reheat the chili to avoid any mushiness.
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Barbecue Chili Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow or white onion finely chopped
- 2-15 ounce cans kidney beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3-14 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 16-18 ounce bottle of barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder feel free to add more if you like things on the spicier side
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground meat. Drain.
- Return the cooked meat to the pot.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Cover, and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring as needed, for about 1-2 hours.
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Originally published 10/2/13. Updated with new tips 8/6/18.
Cindy Welty
The best chili ever, only one I make now!!!
Kate
Thank you so much!
A tomlinson
I’ve always been searching for a good chili recipe that could be my go to that wasn’t a traditional flavor and wow you knocked this out of the ballpark.
Kate
Thank you!
Chania Tripp
I wish there was a low sodium version of this 867 sodium for this meal is a bit concerning.
Kate
The nutrition values are estimates. The program doesn't take things like rinsing the beans into account in calculating the values.
Buay
I’ve made this recipe like three times and it’s amazing. I’m trying it again right now but using a small batch on the side w/o BBQ sauce so I’ll report back!
Kate
Thanks!
Rosalie
The recipe is easy to follow. It taste heavenly. I chose my own BBQ sauce and molasses. My husband and son couldn't get enough of it.
I do recommend this recipe
Kate
Thank you so much! This is family favorite, and it's great to hear that other people are enjoying it, too! =)