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Beef Chili Recipe

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This hearty beef chili recipe features ground beef, beans, and a blend of spices, creating a comforting and flavorful dish. Perfect for family dinners or game day, this easy-to-make chili will warm you up on cold days. Enjoy it with your favorite toppings like sour cream, cheese, and jalapeños.

Ingredients

 

  • Ground Beef (1.5 lbs)
  • Onion (1 large, diced)
  • Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green, diced)
  • Canned Diced Tomatoes (2 cans, 14.5 oz each)
  • Tomato Paste (2 tbsp)
  • Beef Broth (1 cup)
  • Kidney Beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • Black Beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • Chili Powder (3 tbsp)
  • Ground Cumin (1 tbsp)
  • Paprika (1 tsp)
  • Oregano (1 tsp)
  • Salt and Pepper (to taste)
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
  • Bay Leaves (2)
  • Brown Sugar (1 tbsp)
  • Optional Toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced onions, avocado slices, lime wedges

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled.
  • Add diced bell peppers, cooking until they start to soften.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, kidney beans, black beans, bay leaves, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or more chili powder.
  • Can be made a day ahead; flavors improve as it sits.
  • Leftovers freeze well for up to 3 months.

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