Description
Warm your soul with this hearty Ultimate Classic Beef Chili, packed with robust flavors, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Add chopped onions and diced bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute to avoid burning.
- Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart as it cooks until browned, approximately 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Spice It Up: Stir in chili powder and cumin during the last 2 minutes of browning the meat to enhance their flavors.
- Add Tomatoes & Beans: Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) and drained kidney beans. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Allow it to simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Final Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with optional toppings like shredded cheese or fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg