Description
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Beef Chili, a classic comfort food favorite. This recipe is loaded with savory flavors and satisfying ingredients that come together to create a delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, sauté onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Add tomatoes, beans, and liquid. Simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- For extra depth, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or cocoa powder.
- This chili tastes even better when made ahead and reheated the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
