Description
Warm up with a bowl of The Best Ground Beef Chili – a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. This classic chili recipe is packed with tender ground beef, beans, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
Spices:
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Canned Goods:
- 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
Liquid:
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and bell pepper until softened. Add garlic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Simmer for 30–45 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with toppings like cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne or jalapeño.
- Chili freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
