Name: Best Chili with Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 330 min
Ingredients: Ground beef; 4-5 Potatoes (cubed); 1 Onion (diced); 1-2 Carrots (chopped); 1 Celery stick (chopped); 1 can Stewed tomatoes; 1 cup Tomato juice; 2-3 dashes Hot sauce or Tabasco sauce; 2 cans Pork and Beans; 1 can Kidney beans (strained)

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This hearty chili recipe is a twist on traditional chili, adding tender chunks of potato that soak up all the rich, tomato flavour of the sauce. It’s the kind of comforting bowl that feels perfect on a cold evening or when you want something filling that doesn’t require complicated ingredients.

Adding potatoes gives the chili soup extra texture and makes it stretch further, which is great for feeding a family or meal prepping for the week. The recipe comes together in simple steps and uses pantry staples you may already have at home.

Why You’ll Love This Project

A hearty chili with potatoes that turns a classic comfort dish into an even more filling meal
Simple pantry ingredients make this an easy homemade chili recipe
Budget-friendly meal that stretches further thanks to the potatoes
Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or game day food
Customisable spice level so everyone at the table can enjoy it

Ingredients Needed

Ground beef
4-5 Potatoes
1 Onion
1-2 Carrots
1 Celery stick
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 cup Tomato juice
2-3 dashes Hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
2 cans of Pork and Beans
1 can Kidney beans

How to Make Chili with Potatoes

Fry ground beef with chopped onion in a non-stick frying pan. When beef is cooked fully, strain the grease and put aside to discard later.

Cut 4-5 potatoes into 1/2″ to 1″ sized cubes.

Next, cut 1-2 carrots into small pieces and cut 1 stick of celery into small pieces.

Add all cooked ground beef, potatoes, carrots and celery into a crock pot.

Next, add a can of stewed tomatoes into the crock pot along with tomato juice.

Add 2-3 dashes of hot sauce and tabasco sauce. Stir all together and cook on high temperature for 5 hours.

Cook additional time on medium heat or until potatoes are soft.

Add two cans of pork and beans and one can of kidney beans (strained) in to the crock pot. Continue to cook for another 15 minutes.

Tips, Variations & Troubleshooting

Use Different Potatoes

Yukon Gold or red potatoes work beautifully because they hold their shape in the chili. Russet potatoes also work but will soften more and slightly thicken the sauce.

Make It Spicier or Milder

Adjust the heat by adding chili powder, cayenne pepper, or diced jalapeños. If you prefer a milder chili with potatoes, reduce the hot sauce slightly and add a little extra tomato.

Thick or Thin Chili

If your chili becomes too thick, stir in a splash of vegetable broth. If it feels too thin, let it simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes so the sauce reduces.

Healthy and Satisfying

This chili with potatoes recipe turns a classic comfort dish into something even heartier and more satisfying. The potatoes absorb the rich spices and tomato base, giving every spoonful a warm, comforting flavour that feels perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.