Barbecue Chili Recipe (2024)

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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 (1)

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.

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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!

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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 (5)

4.96 from 24 votes

Barbecue Chili Recipe


Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Chili flavored with barbecue sauce for a quick and tasty dinner.

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.

Video

Notes

*Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3.8mg

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Originally published 10/2/13. Updated with new tips 8/6/18.

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Cindy Welty says

    Barbecue Chili Recipe (6)
    The best chili ever, only one I make now!!!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

  2. A tomlinson says

    Barbecue Chili Recipe (7)
    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.

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you!

      Reply

  3. Chania Tripp says

    I wish there was a low sodium version of this 867 sodium for this meal is a bit concerning.

    Reply

    • Kate says

      The nutrition values are estimates. The program doesn’t take things like rinsing the beans into account in calculating the values.

      Reply

  4. Buay says

    Barbecue Chili Recipe (8)
    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!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thanks!

      Reply

  5. Rosalie says

    Barbecue Chili Recipe (9)
    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

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you so much! This is family favorite, and it’s great to hear that other people are enjoying it, too! =)

      Reply

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Barbecue Chili Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients in chili's BBQ sauce? ›

Water, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Salt, Vinegar. Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Spices, Modified Corn Starch, Garlic*, Citric Acid, Natural Smoke Flavors, Onion*, Sunflower Oil**, Caramel Color, Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate (preservatives), Xanthan Gum.

What is the trick to a good chili? ›

Rumi Spice's top tips for making chili:
  1. Brown the Meat.
  2. Don't Forget Vegetables.
  3. Elevate with Extra Flavor.
  4. Only Add Flavorful Liquids.
  5. Opt for Dried Beans.
  6. Season Early and Often.
  7. Add Some Acidity at the End.
  8. Top It Off.

What is the most common ingredient in BBQ sauce? ›

The base ingredients of barbecue sauce usually include tomato sauce or ketchup, vinegar, and sweeteners, such as molasses or brown sugar. Other common ingredients include Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, onion powder, and various spices, which can include paprika, cumin, and chili powder.

What is chili's secret sauce? ›

You can make my Chili's Secret Sauce recipe revealed here in just a couple of minutes with a simple combination of mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce, honey, and mustard, plus a little turmeric to add a golden tint.

What not to put in chili? ›

Beans and non-vegetable fillers such as rice and pasta are not allowed." If that sounds a bit uptight, the ICS's Homestyle Chili competition defines chili as: "any kind of meat, or combination of meats, and/or vegetables cooked with beans, chili peppers, various spices, and other ingredients.

What adds the most flavor to chili? ›

If you want more of a smoky flavor, add cumin, Spanish paprika, ancho chili powder, or a combination. If you are looking for more heat, add cayenne, crushed red pepper, or Hungarian paprika. If it's too spicy add a little brown sugar and some sweet paprika.

What is the best meat mix for chili? ›

When making chili, former Southern Living Test Kitchen Director, Robby Melvin, recommends using a mix of ground chuck and ground sirloin. "It's the best of both worlds," he says. "You get a balanced lean-to-fat ratio from the chuck and the hearty, beefy leanness from the sirloin."

How to unlock barbecue and chili? ›

Prestige The Cannibal to Prestige 1, 2, 3 respectively to unlock Tier I, Tier II, Tier III of Barbecue & Chilli for all other Characters. unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability. revealed to you for 5 seconds.

Does Chili's smoke their ribs in-house for 24 hours? ›

We smoke our ribs in-house for 24 hours. Guests can choose up to four proteins for their fajitas.

What are the ingredients in umami BBQ sauce? ›

Description: Umami sauce is a concentrated blend of ingredients like soy sauce, dashi, and miso paste . It can add savory richness to bland dishes. Umami sauce is a concentrated blend of ingredients like soy sauce, dashi, and miso paste .

What are the ingredients in Panda Express chili sauce? ›

Ingredients: Salted chili peppers (chili peppers, salt), sugar, water, rice vinegar, dehydrated garlic, salt, corn starch.

What are the ingredients in Heinz BBQ sauce? ›

Ingredients: Tomato puree, vinegar, sugar, molasses, water, salt, spices, thickener (xanthan gum), garlic, smoke flavouring, natural flavouring. Henry J Heinz created one of the world's most famous sauces back in 1869. At the age of 25, Henry was living with his mother in Pittsburgh, USA.

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