Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsRon's Hamburgers & ChiliRon’s Award-winning Homemade Chili Recipe

Ron’s Award-winning Homemade Chili Recipe

Time1h 15m
Serves8

Oklahoma’s Finest Chili! Awarded the top award of 4 Stars by the International Chili Society. Jalapenos, beans and onions by request.

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Ingredients

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Chili Base

Method

Chili Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell pepper, and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Brown the Beef

    Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 3

    Add the Base Ingredients

    Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Chili

    Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adding Beans and Jalapenos

  1. 5

    Incorporate Beans

    After the chili has simmered for 30 minutes, add the rinsed kidney beans and black beans. If using, add the chopped jalapenos too. Stir thoroughly to combine.

  2. 6

    Continue to Simmer

    Allow the chili to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, uncovered, to thicken and meld the flavors together.

Serving the Chili

  1. 7

    Serve and Garnish

    Ladle the chili into bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions.

  2. 8

    Enjoy!

    Serve hot and enjoy your award-winning homemade chili!

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