Description
This Best Beef Chili Recipe is thick, hearty, and packed with rich flavor. Made with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and warm spices, this comforting chili is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2 lbs) ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can kidney beans, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the ground beef.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until soft.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Simmer uncovered for 35–45 minutes.
- Add beans and cook 15 minutes more.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
Chili tastes better the next day as flavors deepen. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg