Homemade taco chili got rave reviews! Seriously. At this point, I’ve made and shared at least 5 chili recipes here on Little Spice Jar, and the one that hubby likes the most? THIS ONE. The one that requires just a quick sautéing of the ground beef, onions, and peppers. The one that you toss into the slow cooker, instant pot, or cook in a dutch oven without having to babysit it every minute. The one that doesn’t require you to measure out individual spices but rather is quick and easy enough for you to put together with little helpers around. And the one that is sure to be a big hit if you host Football Sunday or the Big Game! Okay, I didn’t mean for that to sound like titles of FRIENDS episode, but you get the point! Homemade taco chili is stick-to-your-ribs warm and delicious on chilly evenings. And when we finally get a hint of a cool breeze in Texas, I waste no time. A crockpot full of chili and lazy weekends are just some of my favorite things about fall. That first bite in both Anees and I agreed, this taco chili recipe is the best chili I’ve ever made.
What do you need to make the best taco chili?
Ground beef: I prefer to use lean ground beef for this recipe so that the chili isn’t greasy. If you used ground beef with more fat content, just drain the excess grease!chopped onions + peppers: this helps flavor our chili. You can use a chopped poblano pepper as I do for my poblano and beef stew or bell pepper for this recipe. I’ve tried it with both and both bring something delicious to the table!Minced garlic: a few cloves of minced garlic add the perfect flavor to this chiliSeasonings: For the seasonings, you only need two things! You’ll need taco seasonings and ranch seasoning. I like to use homemade taco seasoning if I have some on hand but if you don’t, you can use a packet as well. You’ll need 2 tablespoons if you’re using homemade seasoning.Beans: For this recipe, you can use any beans that you usually prefer in your chili! I used two cans of drained and rinsed black beans along with a can of chili beans (beans in chili sauce.)Diced green chilies: add a delicious flavor to the chiliHot sauce: is optional! I like to use a good two tablespoons to help flavor the chili. This chili is very mild even with two tablespoons of hot sauce, but you can omit this if you’re worried about the spice level.Diced tomatoes: one can of diced tomatoes that are drainedTomato sauce: tomato sauce mixed with the seasonings and hot sauce is the base of this chili recipe.
How to make slow cooker taco chili:
Can I make taco chili on the stovetop or instant pot?
Yes, you can! I’ve shared instructions on how to make this recipe in 3 different vessels.
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If you use homemade taco seasoning or ranch seasoning, you’ll need 2 tablespoons of each. You might need additional salt in the recipe as well. You shouldn’t if you used a store-bought seasoning mix!Don’t drain the diced tomatoes if you are making this in the instant pot or on the stovetop! You’ll need the additional liquid!
