Description
A hearty and flavorful chili made with ground beef, beans, and spices, perfect for cozy dinners or game day gatherings. This recipe offers a balance of savory, spicy, and comforting flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of ground meat)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or pinto or black beans)
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth (or 1/2 cup beer and 1/2 cup broth for added flavor)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef
In a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and half of the chili powder until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. - Add Ingredients
Add the remaining chili powder, cumin, bell pepper, jalapeño (if using), kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth (or beer/broth mixture). Stir to combine. - Simmer
Bring the chili to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. - Serve
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, and tortilla chips.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño and chili powder according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg