Description
A comforting and hearty beef chili recipe that is perfect for a cozy meal. This classic chili is packed with flavor from a blend of spices, ground beef, beans, and tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Chili Base:
- 2 (15‑oz) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 (15‑oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (6‑oz) can tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the pot and brown it, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, beans, and broth. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For more flavor, let chili simmer longer. Serve hot topped with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer taste, simmer the chili longer or make it a day ahead.
- Enhance richness by adding dark chocolate or a splash of beer.
- For extra heat, use chipotle peppers or more cayenne.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: ~350
- Sugar: ~7 g
- Sodium: ~760 mg
- Fat: ~18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~11 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~26 g
- Fiber: ~8 g
- Protein: ~24 g
- Cholesterol: ~70 mg
