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Three cream colored bowls of copycat French's Chili-O Beef Chili with wooden bowls of sour cream and cheese and a small bowl of green onions.

Beef Chili (with copycat French's Chili-O Seasoning)

Everyone needs a go-to chili , and this one is my best chili recipe. To flavor the chili, I make my own seasoning inspired by the chili seasoning packet of French's Chili-O seasoning. I may be a little biased, but the result is so much tastier.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • chef's knife
  • liquid measuring cup
  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 Vidalia onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 3 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (I use double-concentrated)
  • 2 (15.5-ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, and sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and crumbly. (Drain fat if necessary).
  • Add the chili powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and granulated sugar and stir until fragrant.
  • Stir in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and beans.
  • Bring the chili to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chili is thickened, about 1 hour.
  • Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with desired toppings.

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