Description
Get ready to enchant your guests this Halloween with a deliciously spooky chili that combines savory flavors and playful presentation! This dish features lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and rich spices, making it a warmly inviting centerpiece for your Halloween gathering. Serve it bubbling hot with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese for an irresistible touch that will have everyone cackling with delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, green), chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop onions, garlic, and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, bell peppers, chicken broth, and spices—bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and let simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste-test the chili before serving; adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot topped with sour cream and shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg