Description
This hearty and flavorful chili recipe is a classic comfort food that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with ground beef, beans, and a rich blend of spices, it’s a satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chili:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Chopped green onions
- Avocado
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Stir in tomato paste and add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, and broth. Simmer.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. For best flavor, simmer uncovered for 1–2 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- This chili tastes even better the next day!
- You can make it spicier by adding jalapeños or more cayenne.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
