Description
Classic Beef Chili is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal made with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and warm spices. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, and family gatherings, this homemade chili is rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g 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 (400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (400 g) kidney beans, drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the ground beef.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and spices; cook briefly.
- Add crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30–40 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
Simmer longer for deeper flavor. Chili tastes even better the next day. Freeze for up to 3 months. Adjust spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg