Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Jalapeños, cocoa powder, vinegar or lime juice
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot, drain excess fat.
- Add onions, garlic, and bell peppers; sauté until softened.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano; cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth; mix well.
- Stir in beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional ingredients.
- Serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- Toasting spices enhances flavor.
- Longer simmering improves taste.
- Chili tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main course
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg