Description
Warm your soul with this Easy Classic Beef Chili, a comforting blend of spices, beans, and tender beef that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 28 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned all over (6 to 8 minutes), breaking it apart as you go. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Spice It Up: Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans: Pour in canned tomatoes with their juice and add the drained beans. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer Away: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Spoon into bowls and enjoy hot! Add toppings like cheese or sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg