Description
A rich and hearty chili recipe that captures the essence of family gatherings and cozy nights, blending savory ground beef and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado slices, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot, heat oil and brown the ground beef (or turkey) for 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Build the Base: Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Add the Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Let It Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Add the Beans: Stir in kidney beans and pinto beans; heat through for another 10 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the chili and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle into bowls and let everyone customize their toppings.
Notes
Chili tastes even better the next day and can be frozen for up to three months. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg