Name: The Best Chili Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ground Beef (2 lbs); Onions (2 medium, finely chopped); Garlic (4 cloves, minced); Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green, diced); Tomato Paste (2 tbsp); Diced Tomatoes (2 cans, 14.5 oz each); Tomato Sauce (1 can, 15 oz); Beef Broth (1 cup); Kidney Beans (2 cans, 15 oz each, drained and rinsed); Chili Powder (3 tbsp); Ground Cumin (2 tsp); Smoked Paprika (2 tsp); Dried Oregano (1 tsp); Salt and Pepper (to taste); Sugar (1 tbsp); Olive Oil (2 tbsp); Jalapeños (1-2, finely chopped, optional); Corn Kernels (1 cup); Dark Chocolate (1 oz, optional); Lime Juice (juice of 1 lime); Fresh Cilantro (for garnish); Shredded Cheese (for topping); Sour Cream (for topping); Green Onions (for garnish)

The Best Chili Recipe

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This best chili recipe is rich and hearty with ground beef, beans, and an array of spices like chili powder and cumin. It's perfect for a cozy dinner and customizable with extra ingredients like jalapeños or dark chocolate for a unique twist.

Author: Ava
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Ground Beef (2 lbs)
Onions (2 medium, finely chopped)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Bell Peppers (1 red, 1 green, diced)
Tomato Paste (2 tbsp)
Diced Tomatoes (2 cans, 14.5 oz each)
Tomato Sauce (1 can, 15 oz)
Beef Broth (1 cup)
Kidney Beans (2 cans, 15 oz each, drained and rinsed)
Chili Powder (3 tbsp)
Ground Cumin (2 tsp)
Smoked Paprika (2 tsp)
Dried Oregano (1 tsp)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Sugar (1 tbsp)
Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
Jalapeños (1-2, finely chopped, optional)
Corn Kernels (1 cup)
Dark Chocolate (1 oz, optional)
Lime Juice (juice of 1 lime)
Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Shredded Cheese (for topping)
Sour Cream (for topping)
Green Onions (for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft.
Stir in garlic and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
Mix in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Stir well.
Add kidney beans, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for at least 30 minutes.
Optional: Stir in jalapeños, corn, and dark chocolate.
Before serving, stir in lime juice. Garnish with cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and green onions.

Notes

Adjust the chili powder and jalapeños to your spice preference.
Adding dark chocolate gives the chili a rich, complex flavor.
This chili can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg

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