Description
Canning chili is a hearty, bean and meat stew preserved in jars for long shelf life. Perfect for meal prep, camping, or emergency food storage, it delivers rich flavors with customizable spice levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (lean 90/10)
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 (15 oz) cans Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15 oz) cans Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28 oz) can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
- 1 (6 oz) can Tomato Paste
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1–2 Jalapeño Peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup Chili Powder
- 2 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup Water or Beef Broth
- 2 tbsp Vinegar (5% acidity)
Instructions
- Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinse well. Keep jars hot in simmering water.
- Brown ground beef in a large pot, drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bell pepper, jalapeños, and spices.
- Add broth or water, simmer covered 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in vinegar before filling jars.
- Fill jars with hot chili leaving 1-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and apply lids and rings fingertip tight.
- Process in a pressure canner: pints 75 min at 11 lbs, quarts 90 min at 11 lbs (adjust for altitude).
- Allow pressure to return to zero, remove jars after 10 min rest.
- Cool jars on towel-lined surface 12-24 hours.
- Check seals, label, and store in a cool dark place.
Notes
Makes approx. 6 pint jars. Always use a pressure canner for safety. Customize spice level with jalapeños. Great served with sour cream, shredded cheese, or green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg