Description
A warm and inviting dish perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, this hearty chili combines rich flavors and robust ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once warm, add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.
- Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let the chili simmer for at least 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use ground beef with some fat content (80/20) for added flavor. You can substitute kidney beans for black beans or pinto beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg