Description
A heartwarming chili recipe packed with ground beef, beans, and a delightful blend of spices, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir to coat everything well and toast the spices for about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, then add black and kidney beans. Stir the mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Cover the pot with a lid and let it simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- After 40 minutes, taste the chili and adjust seasonings if needed. If you crave more heat, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Ladle chili into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions.
Notes
Allow the chili to simmer longer for deeper flavors and consider adding a splash of lemon juice just before serving for a zesty lift.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg