Description
Warm, hearty, and bursting with rich flavors, this Best Beef Chili is your go-to comfort food for chilly evenings and lively game days. Imagine the tantalizing aroma filling your kitchen as tender beef simmers with an array of spices. Easy to make and versatile, this chili is guaranteed to impress your family and friends, leaving everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until browned (approximately 7 minutes), breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Mix in chili powder and cumin for flavor; then pour in canned tomatoes with their juices.
- Add drained beans and beef broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg