Description
Beef chili is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights and gatherings with friends. This rich dish features tender ground beef simmered in a robust blend of spices, tomatoes, and hearty beans. Each spoonful delivers warmth and flavor that will make your taste buds dance. Ideal for game days or cozy evenings, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a satisfying meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef, breaking it up until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell peppers, chili powder, and cumin until well coated.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth; stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes.
- Add rinsed kidney beans and simmer for another 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg