A simple yet flavorful gluten-free chili that is ready in no time. You are going to love this gluten-free chili recipe.

If you’ve ever wanted to throw a fall dinner party, here’s the easiest way to do it (and it’s super economical). Host a Gluten-Free Chili Bar. You can have your toppings prepared, your gluten-free cornbread in the oven and your chili on the stove in less than thirty minutes. Easy-peasy.

Gluten-Free Chili

Did you know that chili from a can, and some chili beans contain wheat as an ingredient? Yep. We love making gluten-free chili at home. It’s easier than most people think, less expensive to make than purchasing premade chili, and you can adjust it to fit your taste buds.

This past fall we had a dinner party and invited twelve people over. I knew right away that I wanted to do some sort or buffet, or bar. We’ve been loving all the Simple Truth Organic products and this past week Fred Meyer had a sale on the Simple Truth Organic canned goods, shredded cheeses, and meats.

They had everything I needed for a Gluten-Free Chili bar. I walked away with all the ingredients I needed to feed a group of twelve a delicious, organic meal. I also snagged a few cute fall decorations to fancy-up the table I planned to serve from. But more on that later.

Gluten-Free Chili Toppings

• Salsa
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese
• Sliced Jalapenos
• Chopped Onion
• Sliced Green Onion
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Sliced Olives

My family of four served a variety of toppings with our gluten-free chili including chopped tomatoes, sliced olives, green onion, shredded cheese, and sour cream. That way our guests could make their chili they way they wanted it before grabbing a mini cornbread muffin.

All of the ingredients for the cornbread, chili, toppings, and drinks ran us just under $50. How many people can say they fed a crowd of 12-16 people a homemade meal that was not only organic, but delicious and filling? Gluten-Free Chili is an expensive and easy meal.

Ordering pizza for twelve people could have cost you more depending on where you live and what kind of gluten-free pizza you ordered. And lets be honest, pizza parties are easy but they aren’t as fun (in my opinion).

I love the variety of products that Fred Meyer offers in the Simple Truth Organic line of products. I can find almost anything I need, it’s inexpensive, and it’s organic – making it a brand that we turn to often for meals and snacks.

How to make gluten-free chili

• Cook ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in Dutch oven (or large pot) until the ground beef is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chiles and bring to a boil.
• Add beans and cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

For the complete list of ingredients and directions, please see the recipe card below.

When I was out shopping I picked up a couple of candles, candle holders, a fake pumpkin, and some fake leaves to spread across the table. The wood panels and chalkboard came from other areas of my house.

All-in-all, I spent less than $10 on decorations. Even if you don’t have anything I listed above, you could pick up a wooden cutting board, and small metal bucket and not only use them for your party, but use them for other parties, or in your kitchen.

While this chili is pretty quick to make, The Gluten-Free Pressure Cooker has a mouthwatering Instant Pot Chili recipe you might want to consider.

Once you set the timer, you’re free to set up the rest of your chili bar while it cooks.

Get my recipe for Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins to serve with your gluten-free chili. If you are looking for a Paleo chili, or a vegetarian chili, Natalie from Perry’s Plate has you covered with her Vegetarian Paleo Chili. A Mind “full” Mom has an Instant Pot Chili that you’ll love.

If you make this gluten-free chili, please come back and let me know what you thought! If you have a question, please leave it in the comments and I will get back to you.

Happy Cooking and Baking,

Chrystal

Yield: 8-12

Gluten-Free Chili

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Host your next dinner party with a Gluten-Fee Chili Bar! This gluten-free chili is ready in less than an hour and the chili bar is super easy to pull together.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 organic onion, diced
• 1 organic green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 can organic chiles, hot
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, drained but not rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained but not rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained but not rinsed

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in Dutch oven (or large pot) until the ground beef is cooked through and the onions are translucent.
2. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and chiles and bring to a boil.
3. Add beans and cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve hot with toppings and gluten free cornbread.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 cup
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 305 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 50mg Sodium: 1163mg Carbohydrates: 28g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 6g Protein: 24g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.